US-Iran Peace Deal Takes Immediate Effect, Pakistani PM Says

Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the peace agreement between the United States and Iran agreement will take “immediate effect” after being signed by both sides.
Ekiti Set For Governorship Poll As INEC Deploys Sensitive Materials

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, has confirmed that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will begin the distribution of sensitive materials to local government areas in that state.
Agbedi Slams President Over Oyo Kidnap Crisis

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Frederick Agbedi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not visiting Oyo State following the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state.
Edo Vows Justice Over Market Kidnap Incident

The Edo State Government has assured residents that the state police command has commenced an investigation into the abduction of a woman at the Vegetable Market in Benin, promising that those behind the abduction will be brought to justice.
Appeal Court Suspends Execution Of Judgement Deregistering ADC, Others

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered immediate stay of execution for the judgment of the Federal High Court directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other parties.
Despite Reforms, Naira Remains Weak – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Naira is still undervalued by 25.6 percent despite the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reforms.
NDC Mandates All Candidates To Sign Affidavits Against Defection

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a compulsory affidavit for all its candidates seeking elective offices, requiring them to forfeit their seats if they defect from the party after winning elections.
150 Terrorists Convicted In 48 Hours, Says AGF

The Federal Government has secured approximately 150 convictions within the first two days of its latest phase of mass terrorism trials, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), disclosed on Tuesday.
Senate Denies Oshiomhole’s Forgery Allegation Over Natasha’s Suspension

The Nigerian senate has denied allegations by Adams Oshiomhole that some signatures were forged in the process that led to the suspension of the Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
World Cup 2026: Messi Breaks Ronaldo’s World Cup Hat-trick Record As Argentina Outclass Algeria

Lionel Messi recorded the first FIFA World Cup hat-trick of his career after bagging all three goals as Argentina thrashed Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City this Wednesday.