Nigeria Political news

• Two die in refuse dump collapse

  29-08-2026 01:47 via punchng.com
  
  Two persons have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a refuse dump at Ikot Effanga, along Old Odukpani Road in Calabar, Cross River State. The state Police Command disclosed this in a statement on Friday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Eitokpah. According to the statement, the incident occurred in the earlyRead More: https://punchng.com/two-die-in-refuse-dump-collapse/
  
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• VIDEO: Chiwetalu Agu, son watch throwback movie scene featuring Patience Ozokwor

  29-08-2026 14:24 via punchng.com
  
  Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has sparked nostalgia among fans and movie lovers after sharing a video of himself and his son watching one of his iconic vintage films. The video, posted on his official Instagram page on Saturday with the caption “Watching the good old Nollywood movie with my son,” captures the father-son duoRead More: https://punchng.com/video-chiwetalu-agu-son-watch-throwback-movie-scene-featuring-patience-ozokwor/
  
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• Lagos condemns viral video mocking bedwetting child

  29-08-2026 14:24 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State condemns a viral video publicly mocking a child for bedwetting, highlighting it as verbal and emotional child abuse. Learn more about child welRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-condemns-viral-video-mocking-bedwetting-child/
  
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• Niger troops clash with presidential guard after palace attempt

  29-08-2026 14:06 via punchng.com
  
  Clashes erupted in Niger’s capital on Saturday between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces, after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the city. Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence, which has blighted the west African country for aroundRead More: https://punchng.com/niger-troops-clash-with-presidential-guard-after-palace-attempt/
  
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• Oyo APC senatorial aspirant pledges loyalty to party

  29-08-2026 14:00 via punchng.com
  
  Despite grievances over the 2027 senatorial primary, an Oyo APC aspirant, Ademola Alli, pledges loyalty and calls for unity and restitution within the partRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-apc-senatorial-aspirant-pledges-loyalty-to-party/
  
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• JAMB gives candidates final chance to accept, reject old admissions

  29-08-2026 14:00 via punchng.com
  
  JAMB extends the deadline for candidates to accept or reject admission offers from 2021-2026 to September 30, 2026. Act now to avoid cancellation.Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-gives-candidates-final-chance-to-accept-reject-old-admissions/
  
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• 27 die as overtaking truck slams into church bus in Zimbabwe

  29-08-2026 13:30 via punchng.com
  
  Tragedy strikes in Zimbabwe as 27 churchgoers die in a horrific road crash involving a truck and a minibus. Learn more about the fatal accident near ChivhuRead More: https://punchng.com/27-die-as-overtaking-truck-slams-into-church-bus-in-zimbabwe/
  
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• Lagos to deploy 220 trucks for waste evacuation — Hamzat

  29-08-2026 13:06 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State is boosting its waste management efforts with 220 new trucks to improve evacuation and promote a cleaner environment. Learn about the state’s pRead More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-deploy-220-trucks-for-waste-evacuation-hamzat/
  
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• Heavy gunfire rocks Niger capital, TV station goes off air

  29-08-2026 13:06 via punchng.com
  
  Niger’s national television was off air on Saturday after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the capital, including around a military base near the city’s airport which has been attacked twice this year by jihadists. Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence,Read More: https://punchng.com/heavy-gunfire-rocks-niger-capital-tv-station-goes-off-air/
  
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• Shettima opts for low-key 60th birthday celebration

  29-08-2026 12:46 via punchng.com
  
  Vice President Kashim Shettima requests no public celebrations or ads for his 60th birthday, urging focus on national development and prayers for Nigeria.Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-opts-for-low-key-60th-birthday-celebration-discourages-birthday-adverts/
  
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• UK deploys response team to Nepal after floods

  29-08-2026 12:40 via punchng.com
  
  The UK has deployed a Rapid Deployment Team to Nepal to support British nationals affected by devastating floods. Find out more about the UK Nepal floods rRead More: https://punchng.com/uk-deploys-response-team-to-nepal-after-floods/
  
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• I depend on God to lead Ekiti right — Oyebanji

  29-08-2026 12:04 via punchng.com
  
  Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji emphasizes his reliance on God for divine guidance in leading Ekiti towards peace and economic prosperity. Learn moreRead More: https://punchng.com/i-depend-on-god-to-lead-ekiti-right-oyebanji/
  
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• VIDEO: K1 prostrates for Obasanjo at Olota of Ota’s 60th birthday

  29-08-2026 11:52 via punchng.com
  
  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo joined Fuji legend King Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, on stage during the 60th birthday celebration of the Olota of Ota, Oba Professor Abdulkabir Adewale Obalanlege, in a moment that captured traditional Yoruba respect and cultural display. The now-viral video shared on Instagram by #k1deultimatedigitalmedia on Friday showedRead More: https://punchng.com/video-k1-prostrates-for-obasanjo-at-olota-of-otas-60th-birthday/
  
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• Police rescue two Colombian women held captive in Lagos

  29-08-2026 11:46 via punchng.com
  
  Two Colombian women, lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate, have been rescued by the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-two-colombian-women-held-captive-in-lagos/
  
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• How friend deceived me to sell my kidney, bought phones with payment — Victim

  29-08-2026 11:23 via punchng.com
  
  A Nigerian victim recounts how his friend allegedly deceived him into selling his kidney, then spent the payment on phones and gadgets. Learn more about thRead More: https://punchng.com/how-friend-deceived-me-to-sell-my-kidney-bought-phones-with-payment-victim/
  
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• VIDEO: Why Yoruba movies dominate cinema, digital platforms over Igbo — Francis Duru

  29-08-2026 11:11 via punchng.com
  
  Nollywood actor Francis Duru has expressed concern over the declining presence of Igbo-centric movies and cultural heritage stories in contemporary Nigerian cinema, calling on Igbo filmmakers and investors to learn from their Yoruba counterparts. Duru made the observations during an interview on Gbam, aired on the Yan Content Factory YouTube channel on Friday. Responding toRead More: https://punchng.com/video-why-yoruba-movies-dominate-cinema-digital-platforms-over-igbo-francis-duru/
  
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• Hamzat urges South-West govs to deepen regional integration

  29-08-2026 11:05 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has called on South-West governors to deepen regional integration and harmonise development plans, saying the region does not need constitutional amendments to pursue economic growth and reclaim its developmental strides. Hamzat spoke at the centennial birthday lecture held in honour of Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti. He said theRead More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-urges-south-west-govs-to-deepen-regional-integration/
  
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• Police arrest four more suspected vandals, recover iron poles in Cross River

  29-08-2026 10:55 via punchng.com
  
  Cross River Police have arrested four additional suspects and recovered iron poles in connection with the alleged vandalism at Akamkpa Quarry Limited.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-more-suspected-vandals-recover-iron-poles-in-cross-river/
  
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• Nepal floods leave trail of destruction, aid challenge

  29-08-2026 10:33 via punchng.com
  
  Devastating Nepal floods leave a trail of destruction, with over 2,400 missing and 620 dead. The government appeals for aid to tackle recovery challenges.Read More: https://punchng.com/nepal-floods-leave-trail-of-destruction-aid-challenge/
  
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• Ecuador jails ex-President Moreno five years for bribery

  29-08-2026 09:44 via punchng.com
  
  Former Ecuadoran President Lenin Moreno sentenced to five years in prison for bribery related to a Chinese-built hydroelectric dam. Read more on the case.Read More: https://punchng.com/ecuador-jails-ex-president-moreno-five-years-for-bribery/
  
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• Iceland votes on whether to reopen door to EU

  29-08-2026 09:32 via punchng.com
  
  Icelanders vote on resuming EU membership negotiations. The referendum is a tight race, with economic and geopolitical factors influencing the decision.Read More: https://punchng.com/iceland-votes-on-whether-to-reopen-door-to-eu/
  
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• Radda: No more guesswork in Katsina’s development planning

  29-08-2026 08:35 via thesun.ng
  
  …begins household survey, development plan, social protection and nutrition policies
  From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
  Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has declared that his administration will no longer rely on guesswork in planning and implementing development programmes, stressing that credible data will guide resource allocation and improve service delivery across the state.
  Radda stated this in Katsina while launching a general household survey covering all 34 Local Government Ar
  
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• Nepal, China floods: Nearly 3,000 missing, 633 dead

  29-08-2026 08:32 via punchng.com
  
  Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling on Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages. The number of missing soared close to 3,000 on Saturday, latest figures from both countries showed, with 633 bodies recovered — andRead More: https://punchng.com/nepal-china-floods-nearly-3000-missing-633-dead/
  
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• Morning recap: ‘Fake’ SGF project office controversy, Poco Lee’s UK case puts entertainers on alert, other top stories

  29-08-2026 08:32 via punchng.com
  
  Controversy surrounds the SGF project office after the ICPC labelled it fake. Get the full story on this internal dispute and other top news.Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-fake-sgf-project-office-controversy-poco-lees-uk-case-puts-entertainers-on-alert-other-top-stories/
  
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• Police ​‌‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌‍‌​‍⁠‌​arrest female students over viral Plateau assault video

  29-08-2026 08:26 via punchng.com
  
  Plateau State Police arrest female students involved in a viral assault video from Pankshin. Commissioner condemns jungle justice and cybercrime.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0%e2%81%a0arrest-female-students/
  
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• Remain vigilant, Otti urges Abia women

  29-08-2026 08:11 via punchng.com
  
  Governor Alex Otti urges Abia women to remain vigilant and focused on raising children, highlighting his wife’s impactful women empowerment programs.Read More: https://punchng.com/remain-vigilant-otti-urges-abia-women/
  
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• 2027: ADC says coalition not needed to win election

  29-08-2026 08:05 via thesun.ng
  
  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed confidence that it can win the 2027 general elections without relying on a coalition.
  The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
  Abdullahi explained that the ADC had initially sought to build a broad coalition to strengthen its chances of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu.
  However, he sai
  
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• Christian women urged to embrace godly character, dignity

  29-08-2026 08:00 via punchng.com
  
  Christian women have been urged to embrace godly character, strength, dignity and integrity in their homes, churches and communities. The President of the Women and Girls’ Organisation, Diocese of Lagos West, Anglican Communion, Dr Lydia Odedeji, gave the charge while delivering her presidential address at the 27th Annual Women’s Conference themed, “Dressed for Honour.” ARead More: https://punchng.com/christian-women-urged-to-embrace-godly-character-dignity/
  
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• 2027: Why Yari’s ‘APC till 2031’ claim rattled opposition

  29-08-2026 07:52 via vanguardngr.com
  By Luminous JannamikeWhen Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari returned to Abuja from an overseas trip and, barely 24 hours after his unveiling as Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council, began talking about APC remaining in power beyond 2031, he was doing more than expressing confidence in his principal.Read Also: 2027 Campaign: What we want to hear from candidates – StakeholdersThe former Zamfara governor was, perhaps inadvertently, opening an early fron
  
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• Moody’s changes Nigeria’s outlook to positive, affirms B3 rating

  29-08-2026 07:42 via punchng.com
  
  Moody’s Ratings has changed Nigeria’s credit outlook from stable to positive while affirming the country’s B3 long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings. Positive outlook, the agency said, reflected improvements in Nigeria’s external position and stronger-than-expected economic growth, which, if sustained, could improve the country’s ability to absorb external shocks and strengthen its economic resilience.Read More: https://punchng.com/moodys-changes-nigeri
  
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