APC Unveils Hamzat-Sonayon-James Ticket for 2027 Lagos Governorship OGASTV NIGERIA · LAGOS POLITICS DESK QUICK SUMMARY The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially named Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its 2027 Lagos governorship candidate, with Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as his running mate. Governor Sanwo-Olu publicly presented the ticket, urging APC members and Lagosians to support
Quick Summary: Nigeria has evacuated over 850 citizens from South Africa since June, following renewed xenophobic attacks. Nigeria asked South Africa to consider compensating citizens for abandoned businesses and property. South Africa’s government rejected this, saying only legally registered property is recognized, and controversially asked Nigeria to identify alleged “drug dens” linked to its citizens.
OGASTV NIGERIA · NATIONAL DESK Policy Explained · Fact Check Why Northern Leaders Are Pushing Back Ahead of 2027 Quick Summary Nigeria hasn’t held a census since 2006, and plans for a new one under President Tinubu are drawing suspicion from Northern political leaders ahead of the 2027 elections. Critics question the census committee’s composition
Agboyi-Ketu Legislative Week: 3 Days, 3 Ways to Get Involved OGASTV NIGERIA · LOCAL GOVERNMENT DESK Quick Summary The Agboyi-Ketu Legislative Arm (6th Assembly) is hosting a 3-day Legislative Week from July 7–9, 2026, themed “Strengthening Grassroot Governance Through Legislative Partnership.” Events include a symposium, a public hearing on a bye-law amendment, and a thanksgiving
“Not All Kuti’s Use Narcotics” JULY 4, 2026 · LAGOS QUICK SUMMARY Afrobeat artist Made Kuti says people wrongly assume every Kuti’s family member uses drugs. Speaking at a US mission event in Lagos, he clarified he doesn’t smoke and his father has quit. He also named his grandfather, Fela Kuti, as the artist he
Today’s Top Stories 🏛️ NIGERIA — GOVERNANCE & POLITICS Tinubu Swears in Two RMAFC, Six NPC Commissioners President Tinubu has formally inaugurated new commissioners to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission and the National Population Commission — key bodies overseeing revenue sharing and population data. FG Approves First Major NYSC Reform in 53
The APC has formally submitted Sanni Okanlawon (Kosofe I) and Murtala Seriki (Kosofe II) to INEC as its candidates for the Lagos State House of Assembly. Both are expected to collect and return nomination forms before Wednesday’s close of business. The submissions are official but Kosofe voters have questions worth asking before election day. The
Senegal’s National Assembly passed sweeping constitutional reforms on June 29, 2026, curbing presidential powers and expanding parliament’s authority. But President Faye has announced a national referendum rather than signing the bill into law — directly clashing with Speaker Sonko, who says the parliamentary vote is already final. The country is now at a constitutional crossroads.
A local news outlet reported that APC’s National Working Committee submitted Mayor Dele Oshinowo’s name to INEC as the Kosofe flag bearer for 2027. On the same day, APC’s national headquarters publicly disowned all such candidate lists as fake and unauthorized. ⚠️ UNDER REVIEW OgasTV examines what is confirmed and what is not. VOICE OF
Leadership does not begin on election day. It begins with awareness, discipline, preparation, and civic responsibility. By OgasTv Nigeria · Youth Voice Series · June 27, 2026 The Story The Pan-African Impact & Leadership Summit, convened by Eniola Olowofoyeku and endorsed by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, brought together a room full
