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"The Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Umar Damagum, has given reasons for the suffering in the main opposition party."

"Damagun made it known at the meeting of the party’s founding members and stakeholders in Abuja on Wednesday."

https://briefly.ng/why-were-suffering-in-pdp-umar-damagum/

"The Henley Passport Index released on July 18 ranked the Nigerian passport 88th, the country’s highest in five years."

"The Index, which based its ranking on data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and expert analysis, ranked Nigeria alongside Ethiopia and Myanmar in the 88th position."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/nigerian-passport-records-highest-ranking-in-five-years-climbs-to-88th/

"The Governor of Bauchi, Bala Mohammed, has faulted members of the People’s Democratic Party defecting to the African Democratic Congress and labelled the coalition as an aberration."

"Mohammed made the remarks at the ongoing Consultative Conference of PDP Founding Fathers and Stakeholders in Abuja, themed “Reclaiming Our Legacy, Renewing Our Collective Vision”."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/bauchi-gov-faults-pdp-members-joining-adc-calls-coalition-aberration/

"The African Democratic Congress said President Bola Tinubu’s token appointments will not deceive the North and called the move a political panic management."

"The ADC interim spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Saturday, claimed Tinubu forgot the region for 25 months and suddenly remembered that Nigeria is bigger than Lagos State."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/tinubu-is-deceiving-north-with-token-appointments-adc/

"The Presidency has slammed the opposition African Democratic Party for accusing the Bola Tinubu-led administration of exploiting the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gains."

"The President’s adviser on media and public communication, Sunday Dare, in a statement on Saturday, described the ADC’s press releases as “utterly shameless”."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/adc-exploiting-buharis-death-for-political-relevance-presidency-hits-back-at-party/

"The African Democratic Congress has accused the Bola Tinubu-led administration of exploiting the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in order to appease the north and loyalists of the late Nigerian leader."

"The ADC national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the special federal executive council meeting held in honour of Buhari as a “calculated PR stunt”."

https://briefly.ng/tinubu-exploited-buharis-death-for-political-gains-adc/

"The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday warned Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, against coming to the state without his knowledge."

"Okpebholo noted that Obi’s security cannot be guaranteed if he visits the state without informing him."

"According to him, the former governor of Anambra State’s last visit to the state resulted in bloodshed."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/peter-obis-security-cant-be-guaranteed-if-he-visits-edo-without-my-knowledge-monday-okpebholo/

"A family in Nigeria has expressed shock after discovering that their female househelp was not actually a girl."

"In the video that is making the rounds on social media, the housemaid was asked to UnCloth to identify his gender."

"When he undressed, it could be seen that he wore a silicone bra. He was also asked to take off the skirt he wore to show off his private part."

Watch here: https://briefly.ng/video-family-shocked-after-discovering-female-househelp-is-actually-man/

"A Lagos Federal High Court on Tuesday discharged and acquitted former Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, of all money laundering allegations."

"The presiding judge, Chukwujekwu Aneke, ruled on a no-case submission after hearing the argument from the defendants counsels."

https://briefly.ng/court-clears-ayodele-fayose-of-money-laundering-charges/

"The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has expressed satisfaction with the burial process of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona."

"Oba Akanbi, in a statement by his press secretary, Alli Ibrahee, described the burial proceedings as a freedom for the Yoruba traditional institution and a step towards restoring its sanctity."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/awujales-burial-frees-yoruba-kings-from-ritual-slavery-oluwo/

"The Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Tuesday said the party will drastically reduce the price of fuel and banish hunger from the land of elected in 2027."

"Abdullahi, a former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, made this known during his interaction with journalists in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/well-drastically-reduce-fuel-price-bsnish-hunger-adc/

"The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State."

"President Bola Tinubu had received the remains of his predecessor at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport."

https://briefly.ng/buhari-laid-to-rest-in-garden-of-his-daura-residence/

"The family members and relatives of former President Muhammadu Buhari have offered prayers and paid their last respects to the military general ahead of his burial."

"President Bola Tinubu received the remains of his predecessor in Daura, hometown of the former Nigerian leader, on Tuesday."

https://briefly.ng/video-family-members-relatives-pay-final-respects-to-buhari-ahead-of-burial-in-daura/

"Former head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Monday, reflected on the life of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as an exceptionally honest man."

"Abdulsalami, in an interview with Channels Television, revealed that he was admitted to the same hospital where Buhari died on Sunday."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/buhari-an-exceptionally-honest-man-abdulsalami-reflects-on-ex-presidents-life/

"Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, died in a London clinic in the United Kingdom on Sunday afternoon, July 13, 2025."

"The former president’s demise was announced in a social media post by his ex-spokesperson Garba Shehu."

https://briefly.ng/ex-president-buhari-dies-aged-82-in-uk/

"The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has defended his action at a recent event where he could be seen serving meals to attendees."

"Obi, in a statement on his X account on Sunday, noted that the gesture was not..."

"The Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate had come under scrutiny after photos and videos of him personally serving at an event in Imo State last week surfaced online."

https://briefly.ng/peter-obi-defends-serving-food-at-event-says-action-not-political-but-act-of-humility/

"The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has said that he may defect from the People’s Democratic Party to another political party."

"Adeleke noted that the PDP caucus had passed a vote of confidence on him and that its leadership accepted to follow him to his new party."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/ademola-adeleke-i-may-defect-pdp-accepts-to-follow-me-to-another-party/

""The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday said lawmakers are not in the National Assembly because of monetary gains but to sacrifice for the betterment of the country."

"Akpabio, who faulted the popular narrative that lawmakers make a lot of money, said some members struggle to pay for their medical treatment after leaving the Red Chamber."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/akpabio-were-not-in-senate-because-of-money-but-to-sacrifice/

"The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, on Tuesday said the primary aim of the opposition coalition is to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election."

"Lawal, who made this known during his appearance on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines programme, claimed governors under the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress are secretly working for the opposition coalition to remove the current administration."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/babachir-lawal-our-aim-is-to-remove-tinubu-apc-govs-working-for-opposition/

"Minister Nyesome Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Tuesday slammed Senator Ireti Kingibe."

"He urged the senator to resist from further attacks on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory after noting that Wike is disconnected with the residents of the nation’s capital."

"Senator Kingibe, in an interview, recently alleged that the minister embarked on projects which are not the immediate needs of residents of the FCT."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/wike-cant-be-distracted-by-someone-only-known-for-her-ex-husbands-name-aide-slams-kingibe/

"The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday announced 16 years as the minimum age for students seeking administration into tertiary institutions.

Alausa made the news known at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s 2025 policy meeting in Abuja."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/education-minister-weve-adopted-16-years-as-minimum-age-for-tertiary-adminission/

"Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, on Sunday explained the reason he aligned with failed politicians to unseat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressive Congress in the 2027 general election.

Obi, who made the explanation during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, said experiences of failed and successful politicians are critical to resolving Nigeria’s challenges."

Full post: https://briefly.ng/peter-obi-why-i-joined-coalition-of-failed-politicians-to-unseat-tinubu-in-2027/

"The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday accused opposition coalition of being after themselves and not Nigerians.

Wike, who made the remarks during a thanksgiving service at the St. James Anglican Church in Asokoro, slammed former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, for not conducting a local government election during his governorship tenure."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/obi-was-governor-lg-chairman-at-same-time-coalition-wants-to-rescue-their-stomachs-wike/

"The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, on Sunday said he will run for the office of the president in the 2027 general election.

Obi, in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, dismissed rumours that he may become running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/peter-obi-ill-run-as-president-not-atikus-vp-in-2027/

"Social media commentator Solomon Buchi and media personality Tacha engaged in a clash over the latter’s decision to relocate back to Nigeria from the United Kingdom.

It all started after Buchi made a post on X and indirectly accused Tacha of relocating back home because of her inability to enjoy a jobless lifestyle abroad."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/ill-pay-your-rent-tacha-solomon-buchi-clashed-over-return-to-nigeria/

"The former of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Saturday declared that there will be no opposition to the ruling party in the state in the 2027 general election.

Bello, who made the remarks at a rally in Isanlu in Yagba east Local Government Area of the state when he welcomed defectors to the All Progressive Congress, noted that the North Central state is a one-party state"

Read here: https://briefly.ng/tinubu-to-win-easily-in-one-party-state-kogi-in-2027-yahaya-bello/

"The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk, on Saturday launched the America Party to challenge the United States political establishment, the Republic and the Democrats.

According to Musk, U.S. is running a one-party system and not a democracy.

The launch comes after his breakup with US President Donald over the “One Big Beautiful Bill”."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/us-one-party-system-not-democracy-elon-musk-launches-america-party/

"Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has slammed former Governors of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, for questioning his source of wealth.

During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, Ameachi had questioned Wike’s ownership of a Rolls Royce, suggesting that his lifestyle and that of a public servant are inconsistent."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/i-bought-myself-my-rolls-royce-wike-slams-amaechi-for-questioning-his-source-of-wealth/

"A US district court of Ohio eastern division has sentenced a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, to 27 months in prison over fraud involving a $4.2 million COVID-19 relief fund.

Authorities had arrested Oluwasanmi and Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun state, in April 2024 and slammed them with an 11-count charge."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/court-jails-nigerian-pastor-for-defrauding-us-gov-of-4-2m-in-covid-19/

"A Nigerian lawyer Festus Ogun has taken to his social media account to raise concern over abuse he received for taking a divorce case.

He posted a reaction a client’s husband sent to him on his account, in which he was abused and cursed for taking the case."

Read here: https://briefly.ng/lawyer-to-reject-divorce-cases-after-abuse-from-clients-husband/