Benue: Herdsmen Attack Ortom’s Hometown, Kill 4

Gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen have attacked Abaushwa community in Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government (LG) Benue State, killing four persons and injuring several others.
Ajibola Slams Adeleke Over Remarks About Tinubu

Ahead of this month’s Osun State governorship election, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Bashiru, has told Governor Ademola Adeleke to stop casting aspersions on President Bola Tinubu and other leaders of the party
Tinubu Rebuilding Nigeria’s Economy Beyond Crude Oil, Says Orji

Former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s fiscal reforms are laying the foundation for a more sustainable, tax-driven economy by reducing Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on crude oil revenues.
Wike: Amaechi’s Vice Presidency Of No Use to Rivers People, Has Zero Electoral Value

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched an attack on his predecessor and former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, saying his candidacy as presidential running mate to Atiku Abubakar on the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC) is of no benefit to the people of Rivers State.
WAFCON 2026: South Africa Defeat Burkina Faso, Set Up Quarterfinal Clash With Morocco

South Africa have booked their place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in Casablanca on Tuesday.
Trump Says Iran Will Be ‘Hit Very Hard’ If Hormuz Strait Not Open Soon As Oil Prices Fall

Trump said this to newsmen after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both said talks had progressed to allow shipments potentially to resume later this week.
Pay Rise: Defence Minister Assures Tinubu Of Renewed Military Commitment

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Oborevwori Urges Investors To Explore Opportunities Beyond Oil

Governor of Delta State Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for a shift away from over-reliance on oil revenue, urging both local and foreign investors to take advantage of opportunities in agriculture, energy, transportation, the blue economy, solid minerals and digital innovation.
Adeleke Expresses Distrust In Police, Urges Voters To Protect Ballots

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has openly expressed a lack of trust in the police force ahead of the upcoming August 15 governorship election.
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Ready to Host 2026 CAF Awards

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured that the state is ready to host this year’s CAF Awards after a five-man team from the Confederation of African Football inspected the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, popularly known as the National Theatre, the designated venue for the ceremony,