Friday, November 13, 2026

Politics

November 3, 2026

130 million Nigerians getting poorer; Tinubu’s economic reforms favouring only rich: Atedo Peterside

Atedo Peterside censured President Bola Tinubu’s administration for reforms that favour the rich while making 130 million Nigerians poorer.

Atedo Peterside, Tinubu sleeping
November 3, 2026

5,000 Nigerian professors, lecturers set to endorse Tinubu’s re-election

The academics will formally converge on November 30 to endorse Mr Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Tinubu wearing academic gown
November 3, 2026

2027 Elections: ‘We won’t go to court; matter will be settled on the streets,’ says ADC chief

“We are announcing to Tinubu and the APC that this time around, we will defend ourselves. We will not go to court; we will settle the matter on the streets,” said the ADC chief.

ADC chieftains
November 3, 2026

Economy: Tinubu’s second term will be time for Nigerians to harvest, says Shettima

“We have rescued the economy, and the road ahead is one of harvest. This second term is one of harvest for you and all Nigerians,” said the vice-president.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Governor Bassey Otu and others at the APC presidential campaign rally in Calabar
November 3, 2026

Trump orders strikes on Iran ahead of U.S. midterm elections

The United States military carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

United States President Donald Trump
November 3, 2026

Demolition of ADC property private dispute, says Kebbi government

The Kebbi government says the demolition of a property belonging to the African Democratic Congress in Birnin Kebbi was a private land dispute.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris
November 3, 2026

I am soldier of Islam, peace; Muslims should stop forced conversion: Sultan of Sokoto

The sultan urged Nigerians to harness the founding ideas, educational thoughts and principles of the Sokoto Caliphate to ensure good governance and address societal challenges.

Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II
November 2, 2026

Sokoto ADC office sealed ahead of party’s presidential campaign flag-off

The commissioner said the property would remain sealed pending clarification from the NDIC.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
November 2, 2026

U.S. Midterm Elections: 10 things to know ahead of November 3 polls

The outcome of the elections could shape the final two years of Mr Trump’s presidency.

November 2, 2026

IPAC tasks INEC on functional voting equipment, hitch-free election

Ms Akinade urged INEC to intensify its preparations to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.

Election