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Anambra Local Government Elections Set for August 29 Despite Legal Challenge By City Pulse News August 23, 2026 Category: Politics / Anambra The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has reaffirmed that local government elections will hold as scheduled on August 29, 2026, across the state’s 21 local government areas. The decision comes despite an ongoing lawsuit filed by 56 serving councillors who are challenging the two-year tenure limit for elected local government officials. The councillors argue that the provision in the state’s electoral law conflicts with Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees a democratically elected local government system. They are asking the court to declare the two-year tenure unconstitutional and to stop the planned elections until their full four-year term is completed. ANSIEC Chairman Genevieve Osakwe stated that the commission has not received any court order suspending the electoral process. She confirmed that preparation...

  Sowore Joins Forces with Other Candidates to Challenge Tinubu Ahead of 2027 By City Pulse News August 23, 2026 Category: Politics / Elections African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has aligned with two other opposition aspirants in a fresh bid to present a stronger alternative to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Sowore, Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim of the Accord Party reached the understanding after a meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The three candidates said they would work together to mobilise Nigerians against what they described as growing threats to democracy, economic hardship, and insecurity. In a joint position, they warned that the country risked moving toward “a coronation disguised as an election” if the opposition remained fragmented. They also called for the release of certain political detainees and an end to what they termed the persecution of Sowore over his political...

 Atiku Criticises Tinubu's Economic Policies as 2027 Political Battle Intensifies By City Pulse News August 22, 2026 Category: Politics & Economy Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stepped up his criticism of President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, arguing that Nigerians continue to experience serious cost-of-living pressure despite improvements in government revenue. Atiku's latest comments add to an increasingly heated political debate over the direction of Nigeria's economy as the country moves closer to the 2027 presidential election. The former vice president's remarks came amid an ongoing exchange between opposition figures and the Presidency over whether Tinubu's reforms have improved the Nigerian economy. THE ARGUMENT OVER ECONOMIC REFORMS Economic policy has become one of the most important issues ahead of the next election. Tinubu's administration introduced major reforms after taking office, including the removal of the petrol subsidy...

           City Pulse News Staff Writer August 22, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State is mourning the sudden death of its local government chairman, Oyewole Mayowa Solomon. The respected party leader collapsed on Friday during a reconciliation meeting at Iyara Town Hall, the administrative headquarters of the LGA, and was later confirmed dead at a hospital in Kabba. Eyewitnesses reported that Solomon was actively taking part in the proceedings when he suddenly slumped. Party members and stakeholders present immediately attempted to assist him with first aid before rushing him for medical attention. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the facility in neighbouring Kabba. The precise cause of death has not yet been publicly disclosed. The meeting had been convened by former Ijumu Local Government chairman Funsho Olumoko. It aimed to foster unity, resolve internal differences, and strengthen party c...

  Peter Obi Launches 2027 Campaign With Promise to Make Nigeria More Productive By City Pulse News August 22, 2026 Category: Nigeria Politics Peter Obi has formally stepped up his campaign for the 2027 presidential election, promising to focus on production, economic growth and reducing government waste. Former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi has intensified his political campaign with a message centred on transforming Nigeria from a consumption-driven economy into a more productive one. Obi, who is running under the Nigerian Democratic Congress, has presented economic production, investment protection and government efficiency as major parts of his political agenda. His campaign comes as political activity increases across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi's economic argument Obi has argued that Nigeria's economic problems cannot be solved simply by increasing government spending. His proposed approach focuses on encouraging prod...

  Nigeria Enters Election Campaign Season as Tinubu Faces Second-Term Test By City Pulse News August 22, 2026 Category: Nigeria Politics Nigeria's political atmosphere is intensifying as parties begin campaigning ahead of the 2027 presidential election, putting President Bola Tinubu's record under increasing public scrutiny. Nigeria has entered an increasingly competitive political period as political parties and presidential hopefuls begin positioning themselves ahead of the country's next general election. President Bola Tinubu is seeking another term in office, but his administration faces questions over the economy, living costs, security and whether Nigerians believe reforms have improved their daily lives. The political contest is expected to become more intense as the election approaches. Tinubu's economic reforms One of the biggest issues likely to shape the election is the economy. Since taking office, Tinubu's administration has implemented major economic ...

  Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Newly Discovered Fake Government Agency By City Pulse News August 22, 2026 Category: Nigeria News / Politics President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into a newly uncovered organisation that allegedly operated as a government agency despite not being officially authorised. President Bola Tinubu has directed relevant authorities to investigate the establishment and activities of another organisation that allegedly presented itself as a government institution. The development comes shortly after the discovery of another questionable government-linked body, increasing concerns about how individuals and organisations may have been able to operate around official government structures. According to reports, the newly identified organisation was known as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office . The organisation was reportedly headed by George Buchi Nwabueze and was operating from a government office. The lat...

  Iran Faces Rising Pressure as War With US Enters New Diplomatic Crisis By City Pulse News August 21, 2026 Category: International News Tehran faces growing economic and military pressure as negotiations with Washington remain stalled and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue. Iran is facing increasing pressure as its conflict with the United States enters another difficult phase, with diplomacy stalled, economic sanctions tightening and tensions surrounding the strategically important Strait of Hormuz remaining high. The latest developments have raised concerns that efforts to reach a lasting agreement between Tehran and Washington could become even more difficult. The United States announced plans this week to impose what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the toughest sanctions in American history against Iran. Washington says the measures are intended to increase economic pressure on the Iranian government. Iran has strongly rejected the American approach an...

By City Pulse News August 21, 2026 Category: International News Ankara says it is pursuing international legal action over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, while Israel rejects the move. Turkey has announced that it will seek an Interpol Red Notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in connection with a criminal case involving the interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. The announcement, made on Friday by Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek, marks another major escalation in the already tense relationship between Turkey and Israel. According to Gurlek, Turkish authorities are pursuing international action against Netanyahu and another Israeli suspect, Afek Moskovitch, following arrest warrants issued in Turkey. The case involves 35 defendants and concerns the interception of activists who were attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Turkey says the case involves serious allegations, including genocide, crimes against humanity and torture....

        City pulse news Farotimi has declared that detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu was entirely accurate in everything he said about the Nigerian state. In a video shared on his social media platform on Wednesday,   stated that recent developments in the country have repeatedly confirmed the criticisms Kanu raised over the years.  He said he could find no basis to dispute any of the points Kanu made in his agitation against the Nigerian system.Farotimi went further, saying he is now fully convinced that Kanu was “110 percent correct” in his evaluation of the problems facing Nigeria.  He pointed out the contrast between Kanu remaining in detention while many people accused of serious crimes continue to move freely.  In his view, this situation itself serves as proof that Kanu’s observations were accurate.The lawyer argued that Nigeria’s failure to listen to rational and critical voices has created space for more ...