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September 13, 2026
Eka William
September 13, 2026

2027: Analysts urge Nigerians to look beyond party sentiments, assess presidential candidates’ records

Political analysts have urged Nigerians to critically assess the presidential candidates for the 2027 elections, following INEC’s release of the final list.

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
September 13, 2026

2027: INEC ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌⁠‍⁠‍‌lists Yero, Shehu Sani, Adamu, Katung, 29 others as Kaduna National Assembly candidates

INEC has cleared 33 candidates to contest the three senatorial seats in Kaduna State in the January 2027 National Assembly elections.

Mukhtar Yero, Shehu Sani, Lawal Usman, and Sunday Katung
September 13, 2026

Onion prices soar by 200% in Lagos

A bag of onions now sells for between N150,000 and N250,000, depending on size or variety, compared with N50,000 to N70,000 in May.

Onion
September 13, 2026

We’ll support Tinubu for second term, expect power back to Northern Nigeria after his tenure: Zulum

He said Northern leaders had resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid, with an understanding that power would return to the north afterwards.

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum
September 13, 2026

Unity colleges defer resumption over King’s College concession dispute

Students federal unity colleges have deferred their scheduled resumption over the proposed concession of King’s College.

September 13, 2026

Gov Adeleke urges vigilance over alleged planned attacks on Osun worship centres

The governor urged residents to alert security agencies whenever they notice an influx of strange faces, particularly in border communities.

September 13, 2026

Lagos PDP open to alliance to unseat APC in 2027, says campaign DG

Mr Olalemi said the PDP was reaching out to political parties and interests that shared its objective of defeating the APC in the 2027 governorship election.

PDP flag
September 13, 2026

NDLEA intercepts Colorado shipments from UK, seizes over 2.3 tonnes of illicit drugs in seven states

NDLEA operatives intercepted two shipments of synthetic cannabis, popularly called Colorado, from the UK.

Colorado
September 13, 2026

Matawalle ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‌‍‌mobilises Zamfara stakeholders for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid

Mr Matawalle urged the stakeholders to reach out to communities across Zamfara and beyond to galvanise support for Mr Tinubu’s re-election bid.