Friday, November 13, 2026

Politics

November 4, 2026

SDP ‌fields candidates in 95% of elective positions in Benue, says chieftain

Sabastine Hon, the Social Democratic Party governorship candidate in Benue, says the party is fielding candidates for more than 95 per cent of elective positions.

Social Democratic Party (SDP)
November 4, 2026

South Africa: Ramaphosa says U.S. midterm election results usher in new era

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the results of the United States midterm elections would usher in a new era in world relations.

Cyril Ramaphosa
November 4, 2026

Benue: Governor Alia appoints 10 aides

Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of 10 aides to serve in various capacities in his administration.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
November 4, 2026

Ogun govt reconstitutes Awujale interregnum council, names chairman

It stated that “a consent judgment of the Ogun State High Court already affirmed the legality and authority of the AIAC, with all council members being parties to the suit”.

Dapo Abiodun
November 4, 2026

Nigerian-born Will Jawando, Junior Ezeonu, Oye Owolewa, Carol Kazeem, Gabe Okoye win U.S. midterm elections

Nigerian-born American politicians have recorded victories in the U.S. November 3 midterm elections, with Will Jawando, Junior Ezeonu, Oye Owolewa and Carol Kazeem.

Will Jawando, Junior Ezeonu, Oye Owolewa, Carol Kazeem, Gabe Okoye
November 4, 2026

Trump concedes defeat as Democrats gain control of Congress in U.S. midterm elections

The Democrats “did a good job”, Mr Trump admitted in an interview with Fox News, adding, “I’m a little surprised.”

Democrats, Republicans
November 3, 2026

ADC, NDC accuse APC of political intimidation, violence in Edo

The ADC and NDC called for an immediate end to alleged political intimidation, violence, and attacks against opposition parties in Edo.

ADC and NDC logos
November 3, 2026

SSS, Sokoto govt plotting to trigger curfew to stop ADC campaign: Atiku

Mr Abubakar accused the Sokoto government and the SSS of attempts to impose a curfew and frustrate the party.

Atiku Abubakar
November 3, 2026

Lagos NDC ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠​‍​‍​⁠‌​senatorial candidate cautions political parties against violence

Mr Johnson called on political parties and their supporters to educate their members on peaceful political engagement.

NDC Ladipo Johnson.
November 3, 2026

Politicians inciting Nigerian youths to violence during 2027 elections while hiding their children abroad: Keyamo

“After safely ferrying their children abroad, some unscrupulous politicians are encouraging hapless citizens…to take up weapons to kill one another…,” Mr Keyamo said.

Violence during election