Prominent federal lawmakers such as Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan are set to receive honours at the 2026 national legislative awards, according to Tribune Online.

The Niger-Delta Professionals Forum has rejected claims that Rotimi Amaechi lost the ADC vice presidential ticket and has described the reports as part of a smear campaign against him. The forum's statement comes as the political landscape heats up ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended Chief Mike Ozekhome's Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank while it conducts disciplinary proceedings against him. This action follows allegations of fraud and forgery.

The Delta state government has refuted claims made by some online newspapers regarding the death of former governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. According to a statement from Mr. Ossai Ovie, media aide to current governor Sheriff Oborevwori, he confirmed the former governor's well-being after speaking with his daughter, Miss Orode Uduaghan.

Senator Arise has confirmed that he is filing a lawsuit against the All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the Ekiti North primary election. He stated that many were misled by claims that only national officers could announce the winners, while the party guidelines outlined a different procedure. Arise emphasized that there were underlying issues that needed to be addressed, and he was cautious not to be misled by the situation.

Chief Sylvester Ugochinyere Eze, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), criticized party leaders including Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa for neglecting the NDC candidate, Ossai, during the recent bye-election in Enugu North senatorial district. Eze's statement, released to journalists in Nsukka, expressed disappointment over the lack of support for their candidate in the election held last Saturday.