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1. Tinubu’s choice of Amupitan as INEC Chair revives debates on zoning, equity and national balance
The appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by President Bola Tinubu has sparked discussions around zoning, ethnicity and national balance, and presidential aide Sunday Dare described the move as a “commendable gesture of equality and inclusion.”Read more
2. ‘I’m not going anywhere,’ Governor Bala Mohammed reiterates his commitment to the PDP
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Saturday reiterated his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Read more
3. APC condemns Osun Assembly for prioritizing Amotekun officers over justice for victims
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the State House of Assembly for what they described as an insensitive response to the alleged killing of at least ten residents of Akinlalu, a community in Ife North Local Government Area, by agents of the Amotekun Corps.Read more
4. APC Lagos mocks PDP over rising defections, saying ‘It’s only undertakers who bury the party’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) asserts that the increasing wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party reflects the growing confidence of Nigerians in the APC and the government of President Bola Tinubu.Read more
5. FULL LIST: Presidency reveals names of 175 people granted pardon by Tinubu
The Presidency on Saturday released the list of people granted pardon by President Bola Tinubu.Read more
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6. Nigeria’s public debt increased to ₦152.4tn in Q2 —DMO
Nigeria’s total public debt stock rose to ₦152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, according to new data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Saturday.Read more
7. EXPLAINER: Lagos to introduce regulated parking system in 2026, what it means for motorists
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to implement a regulated parking system across the state from 2026, marking a major change in the way vehicles are parked and managed in Africa’s most congested city.Read more
8. Lagos government demolishes 17 houses in Lekki
The Lagos State Government has demolished 17 houses in the Lekki area of the state for violating the right of way (RoW) of the Ikota River route.Read more
9. Apple, Snapchat, YouTube face EU dispute over online risks to children
The European Union has summoned tech giants Apple, Snapchat and YouTube for questioning over growing concerns about online safety risks for children on their platforms.Read more
10. WCQ 2026: Troost-Ekong targets back-to-back wins as Eagles prepare to face Benin Republic
Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong hailed Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, describing it as an important step towards regaining momentum.Read more
