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September 20, 2026

Lagos: APC Agege candidate holds interfaith prayer for 2027 election victory

Mr Abiola urged members to remain united, work tirelessly for victory and continue to pray for all APC candidates.

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September 20, 2026
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September 19, 2026

Troops‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠⁠‌‌ rescue kidnap victims, arrest 47 suspects

Troops of the Nigerian Army arrested 47 suspected criminals and rescued several kidnapped victims in nationwide operations.

September 19, 2026

INEC has no excuse to fail in 2027, says ex-Abia lawmaker

Mr Nkole warned that Nigerians were not ready to accept anything short of free, fair and credible elections.

September 19, 2026

Delta govt seeks World Bank support for urban development projects

Commissioner for Economic Planning, Sonny Ekedayen, said the support would help the state review and strengthen urban planning laws and master plans.

September 19, 2026

Gov Aiyedatiwa ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‍‌unveils solar power initiative for 1,000 businesses in Ondo

Mr Aiyedatiwa said the initiative, which would cover the state’s 18 local government areas, was designed to reduce energy costs for small businesses.

September 19, 2026

Minister tasks youths on innovation, national development

Mr Udeh said Nigeria’s youthful population could become a major economic advantage if supported with the right skills, opportunities, resources and enabling environment.

Kingsley Udeh
September 19, 2026

Plateau APC House of Reps aspirant withdraws suit against party

Mr Masiyer said the move followed intervention by critical party stakeholders.

Paul Masiyer
September 19, 2026

Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, Delta by-elections crucial test ahead of 2027, says Amupitan 

“These four by-elections provide indispensable operational lessons for the commission as we systematically chart our roadmap toward the 2027 general election,” he said.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan
September 19, 2026

2027: Adamawa ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‍⁠‍‌‍‌SDP governorship candidate targets livestock, rice production to drive industrialisation

Mr Nathaniel identified agriculture as a major tool for reducing poverty, creating economic opportunities and improving residents’ livelihoods.

Christopher Nathaniel, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate