Nigeria Political news

• Why Lagos is battling waste problems — Hamzat

  11-08-2026 21:33 via punchng.com
  
  Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, details the challenges behind Lagos’s worsening waste problems, including increased generation and truck shortages.Read More: https://punchng.com/why-lagos-is-battling-waste-problems-hamzat/
  
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• RHGN to lobby Igbo leaders to persuade Obi to endorse Tinubu

  30-08-2026 09:06 via thesun.ng
  
  The Southeast chapter of the Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN) says it will lobby leading Igbo statesmen to persuade former Anambra governor Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, join the APC and back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
  RHGN Southeast leader, Mazi Franklin Ngoforo, disclosed this on Saturday in Owerri after a meeting of the group’s leadership. He said the aim is to deliver victory for President Tinubu across all polling units in the
  
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• Governors, others converge on Delta for Oborevwori’s son’s wedding

  30-08-2026 09:04 via punchng.com
  
  Asaba, Delta State capital, on Saturday hosted Nigeria’s political, traditional and business elite as Innocent Oborevwori, son of the state Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, married Tobore Arigbodi. Tobore is the daughter of Chief Brodericks Arigbodi. The wedding attracted serving and former governors, National Assembly members, political leaders across party lines, monarchs, religious leaders, business executives andRead More: https://punchng.com/governors-others-converge-on-delta-for-oborevw
  
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• Morning recap: Four reasons US shouldn’t release my FBI records –Tinubu, INEC unveils 2027 gov candidates, other top stories

  30-08-2026 08:52 via punchng.com
  
  President Bola Tinubu is fighting to block the release of his unredacted FBI and DEA records, citing privacy and lack of public interest. Get the full storRead More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-four-reasons-us-shouldnt-release-my-fbi-records-tinubu-inec-unveils-2027-gov-candidates-other-top-stories/
  
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• ‘I just lost my mum, can’t lose my sister,’ says sibling of abducted corps member

  30-08-2026 08:52 via punchng.com
  
  A sister of an abducted NYSC corps member in Kogi State makes an emotional appeal to the government and security agencies to rescue her sibling and others.Read More: https://punchng.com/i-just-lost-my-mum-cant-lose-my-sister-says-sibling-of-abducted-corps-member/
  
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• Low voter turnout mars Anambra LG poll

  30-08-2026 08:40 via punchng.com
  
  Low voter turnout characterised the Anambra LG election despite early arrival of materials. Discover why residents stayed home and the implications for theRead More: https://punchng.com/low-voter-turnout-mars-anambra-lg-poll/
  
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• NAFDAC seals Lagos Trade Fair shops over unregistered cosmetics

  30-08-2026 08:18 via punchng.com
  
  NAFDAC has sealed several shops at Lagos Trade Fair Complex for dealing in unregistered cosmetic products. Learn more about the enforcement action.Read More: https://punchng.com/nafdac-seals-lagos-trade-fair-shops-over-unregistered-cosmetics/
  
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• NDC should remove content creators posing as activists — Spokesperson

  30-08-2026 08:11 via punchng.com
  
  NDC spokesperson Theo Agada urges party leadership to remove “opportunistic content creators masquerading as activists” ahead of the 2027 elections.Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-should-remove-content-creators-posing-as-activists-spokesperson/
  
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• 2027: Ex-Kwara SDP gov candidate backs AbdulRazaq

  30-08-2026 08:11 via punchng.com
  
  Former Kwara SDP governorship candidate, Hakeem Lawal, declares support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and APC ahead of the 2027 election.Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-kwara-sdp-gov-candidate-backs-abdulrazaq/
  
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• Police raid bandits’ hideouts in Kaduna

  30-08-2026 07:46 via punchng.com
  
  The Kaduna State Police Command has dismantled two bandits’ hideouts during a clearance operation in Makarfi Local Government Area. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna. Hassan said the operation was conducted by police operatives in collaboration with the Kaduna State Vigilance Service, Makarfi.Read More: https://punchng.com/police-raid-bandits-hideouts-in-kaduna/
  
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• Crusade: Oyedepo hails Kumuyi’s global ministry impact

  30-08-2026 07:34 via punchng.com
  
  The Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, ​‌‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌‍​‍​‌‍Bishop David Oyedepo, has described Pastor William Kumuyi as a sage whose ministry impacted lives globally. Oyedepo spoke on Saturday at the August edition of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi, with theme, ‘Total Transformation Through Christ,’ in Ota, Ogun. He said he had followed Kumuyi’s ministry from itsRead More: https://punchng.com/crusade-
  
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• Venezuela says it retains control of oil under US deal

  30-08-2026 07:22 via punchng.com
  
  Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez assured the public on Saturday that Venezuela retains control of its oil under a new agreement that allows the United States significant access to it. The United States will have majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven reserves in what President Donald Trump described Friday as “the biggest oilRead More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-says-it-retains-control-of-oil-under-us-deal/
  
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• Army kills suspect, recovers two AK-47s in Plateau

  30-08-2026 07:22 via punchng.com
  
  Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have foiled an attempt to move illicit arms through Zak Village in the Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, recovering two AK-47 rifles and other items. The operation was carried out on Saturday, August 29, 2026, during a stop-and-search exercise when troops intercepted a green Volkswagen Golf vehicle forRead More: https://punchng.com/army-kills-suspect-recovers-two-ak-47s-in-plateau/
  
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• Alleged Drug Trafficking: Tinubu to block release of records in US court —Legal team

  30-08-2026 04:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Olayinka AjayiPresident Bola Tinubu has filed a challenge in a US court to prevent the Department of Justice, FBI and DEA from releasing records linked to allegations of drug trafficking.16-page court documents shared by his legal team, Christopher W. Carmichael, Victor P. Henderson, and Oluwole O. Afolabi, according to Channels Television yesterday, argued that the release of the records could infringe on his privacy.“Submission in that proceeding did not reveal the details
  
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• Summit ahead of 2027: Uncertainty trails opposition parties’ single candidate plan against Tinubu

  30-08-2026 04:19 via vanguardngr.com
  • Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Makinde, others remain on separate platforms• G-100 in search of structure as Wike predicts easiest election yet for presidentBy Clifford Ndujihe, Omeiza Ajayi & Liminous JannamikeUncertainty is trailing tomorrow’s much-anticipated opposition summit in Abuja, with questions mounting over whether the meeting will succeed in laying the groundwork for a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
  Although th
  
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• Shamzydane channels personal experiences in new single

  30-08-2026 03:52 via punchng.com
  
  Up-and-coming singer, Shalom Terem, popularly known as Shamzydane, has released his latest single titled, Alone, as he continues to establish himself in the Nigerian music scene. Released on August 20, 2026, the song blends Afro-Soul and Afro-Swing elements, with the artiste drawing inspiration from his personal experiences, emotions and current phase of life. Describing theRead More: https://punchng.com/shamzydane-channels-personal-experiences-in-new-single/
  
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• Content creator Fauzia Muhammad ends marriage, alleges abuse

  30-08-2026 03:34 via punchng.com
  
  Abuja-based content creator and entrepreneur, Fauzia Muhammad, better known online as Fauzahxo, has announced the end of her marriage to her husband, Danilo Popovski, accusing him of physical abuse, substance use, betrayal and threats. In a detailed social media post shared on Friday, Fauzah said she had long projected the image of a loving familyRead More: https://punchng.com/content-creator-fauzia-muhammad-ends-marriage-alleges-abuse/
  
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• Tinubu: Group warns against excluding Modu Sheriff from N’East campaign

  30-08-2026 03:29 via thesun.ng
  
  From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri
  The Northeast Coalition for Truth, Justice and Responsible Leadership (NECTJRL), an amalgam of political associations, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leadership against excluding the former governor of Borno State, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, from the northeast campaign team for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.
   Chairman of the group, Alhaji Abba Chama Habib, gave the warning over the weekend at a press conference organised by
  
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• Oyebamiji congratulates Adeleke, demands end to post-election violence

  30-08-2026 03:26 via thesun.ng
  
  From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
  Two weeks after the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
  In an official statement issued to party members and supporters yesterday to mark the 35th anniversary of Osun State’s creation, Oyebamiji extended his congratulations “in the spirit of democracy.”He
  
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• Nigeria leads Africa’s $221bn oil investment drive

  30-08-2026 02:57 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria is leading Africa’s $221bn oil and gas investment drive, with the country expected to attract between $30bn and $50bn in investments into 22 major offshore oil and gas projects by 2030, a report has stated. The new report, released by Industrial Info Resources, noted that more than 800 active capital oil and gas production,Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-leads-africas-221bn-oil-investment-drive/
  
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• Medical students now plan japa before graduation — NMA

  30-08-2026 02:54 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Medical Association has raised the alarm over the growing migration of doctors, saying medical students now begin planning to leave the country even before completing their training. The NMA President, Prof Afekhide-Ernest Omoti, disclosed this while responding to inquiries from Sunday PUNCH, stressing that the development posed a serious threat to the country’sRead More: https://punchng.com/medical-students-now-plan-japa-before-graduation-nma/
  
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• 11,040 Nigerians seek Ireland asylum in 13 years

  30-08-2026 02:53 via punchng.com
  
  At least 11,040 Nigerians applied for asylum in Ireland between 2013 and 2025, official data obtained by Sunday PUNCH shows. The figures are drawn from 13 editions of the Asylum Information Database’s Ireland country reports, published between 2013 and 2025 by the Irish Refugee Council for the AIDA project coordinated by the European Council onRead More: https://punchng.com/11040-nigerians-seek-ireland-asylum-in-13-years/
  
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• Tech firm urges youths to embrace AI

  30-08-2026 02:50 via punchng.com
  
  A technology firm, TechRise DTI, has called on youths to embrace Artificial Intelligence and digital skills, saying those who combine human expertise with AI tools will be favoured in the future. The call was made during a webinar on Thursday with the theme, “The AI Advantage: Who Will Benefit More from AI Usage?” In hisRead More: https://punchng.com/tech-firm-urges-youths-to-embrace-ai/
  
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• As voter registration closes: Options for APC, ADC, NDC, others

  30-08-2026 02:47 via thesun.ng
  
  • Battle for ballot intensifies, parties outline strategies to woo voters
  By Omoniyi SalaudeenAs political parties gear up for the 2027 general election, today marks a critical double deadline. It is both the final day of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and the close of the nationwide claims and objections window for scrutinising the voter register.​
  The final numbers that emerge will determine far more than voter eligib
  
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• UNCCD COP17: Nations pledge $1.3bn to tackle drought, land degradation

  30-08-2026 02:46 via punchng.com
  
  Nations have announced a $1.3bn financing portfolio for land restoration and drought resilience as the 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, UNCCD COP17, ended in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on Friday. The financing, covering 23 countries across five continents, includes $644.5m identified as new funding, with $216.4m already confirmed and moving towards implementation.Read More: https://punchng.com/unccd-cop17-nations-pledge-1-3bn-to-tackle-drought-land-degradation
  
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• Olufolafunmi Abiodun blends music, film, social advocacy

  30-08-2026 02:44 via punchng.com
  
  Multidisciplinary artist, Olufolafunmi Abiodun, is carving a niche for himself by combining music, sound, film, performance and creative storytelling to address social issues and connect with audiences. Unlike artists who focus primarily on a single discipline, Abiodun has developed a creative practice that cuts across several fields. He works as a musician, songwriter, guitarist, producer,Read More: https://punchng.com/olufolafunmi-abiodun-blends-music-film-social-advocacy/
  
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• Kaduna gov woos North-West voters for Tinubu

  30-08-2026 02:43 via punchng.com
  
  Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has urged voters in the North-West to reciprocate what he described as the benefits of President Bola Tinubu’s administration with votes for his re-election in 2027. Sani made the call on Saturday during the inauguration of coordinators and members of the “Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria” support group for theRead More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-woos-north-west-voters-for-tinubu/
  
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• Oyo varsity accreditation: Parents seek help from FG

  30-08-2026 02:38 via punchng.com
  
  Parents of students of Atiba University, Oyo State, have called on the Federal Government to intervene in the crisis surrounding the institutions Law programme, asking authorities to facilitate the transfer of affected students to accredited institutions and prevent their years of academic efforts from being lost. The parents, represented by their lawyer, Victor Opatola, madeRead More: https://punchng.com/oyo-varsity-accreditation-parents-seek-help-from-fg/
  
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• Over 65,000 suspected cholera cases recorded in 35 states – NCDC

  30-08-2026 02:37 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria has recorded more than 65,000 suspected cases of cholera across 35 states and about 195 local government areas so far this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a situation report obtained by our correspondent on Friday. Idris, however,Read More: https://punchng.com/over-65000-suspected-cholera-cases-recorded-in-35-states-ncdc/
  
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• Tutorial centres seek FG’s support

  30-08-2026 02:34 via punchng.com
  
  The Association of Tutorial School Operators has called on the Federal Government to recognise tutorial centres as partners in the education sector and leverage their expertise to improve the standard of education in the country. The association said the tutorial centres had an important role to play in supporting the government in strengthening the educationRead More: https://punchng.com/tutorial-centres-seek-fgs-support/
  
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