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Nigerian Politics

October 6, 2023

I advised Obasanjo to fix Lagos election for Tinubu in 2003: Atiku

The former vice-president said he stood up to his principal at the time, former president Olusegun Obasanjo, and convinced him to “leave” Lagos for Mr Tinubu.

Atiku, Tinubu
October 4, 2023

Kano governor declares today public holiday to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

Governor Abba Yusuf has declared Wednesday (today) as a public holiday to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
October 4, 2023

APC suspends Kogi governorship election campaign over Khadijat Yahaya’s killing

Ms Yahaya allegedly lost her life after a clash between supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and those of the APC in Koton Karfe on Friday.

Usman Ododo
October 4, 2023

It’s official, Chicago State University says Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu presented forged certificate to INEC

The repudiation of Mr Tinubu’s certificate — the only academic qualification he presented to the electoral office — came at a deposition of school officials on Tuesday in Chicago.

Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu
October 3, 2023

TUC, NLC make deal with Tinubu, suspend strike until end of November

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have agreed to suspend the industrial action planned for October 3 for 30 days.

NLC president Joe Ajaero, President Bola Tinubu and TUC president Festus Osifo
September 30, 2023

Diri, LP’s Eradiri trade tackles as gov spends N30 billion on 10km road project

“This is outrageous and shows a lack of prudency with public funds by the Diri-led administration,” Mr Eradiri said.

Udengs Eradiri and Douye Diri
September 30, 2023

Nigeria can fight corruption if leader, wife, children are not stealing public funds: Peter Obi

The former Anambra governor believes Nigeria can curb corruption if those at the helm of powers and their families do not steal public funds.

A photo of Peter Obi , used to illustrate this story
September 30, 2023

Nigeria@63: Tinubu to address Nigerians on Sunday

Mr Ngelale said that the broadcast would be by 7:00 a.m.

President Bola Tinubu
September 28, 2023

All hands must be on deck to save Nigeria from collapse: Umahi

According to her, the minister reminded them that everyone must unite to deliver Nigeria from total collapse.

David Umahi (Credit: Aisha Buhari)
September 27, 2023

Ebonyi governor extends olive branch to opponents following tribunal victory

“I still urge them to bring the ideas in their manifestos for us to develop and make the state prosperous,” he said.

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru [Photo: Twitter]