Monday, September 28, 2026

Politics

May 8, 2026

Kano Governorship: Gov Yusuf submits APC nomination form as sole candidate

Briefing journalists at Treasure Suites shortly after submitting the form, Mr Yusuf described his second-term declaration as a fresh call to serve.

Governor Abba Yusuf
May 7, 2026

Funso Doherty announces defection from ADC to NDC

Mr Doherty was the Lagos ADC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections.

Funsho Doherty
May 7, 2026

2027: Hamzat submits Lagos governorship forms

“This journey is about service, responsibility, and building a Lagos that works better,” he said.

Obafemi Hamzat
May 7, 2026
Court dock
May 7, 2026

Gov Makinde’s security adviser Fatai Owoseni resigns

Mr Owoseni is one of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirants seeking the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

Fatai Owoseni
May 7, 2026

Shettima submits Tinubu’s nomination form to APC 

He said it marked the beginning of President Tinubu’s quest for another four-year term in office.

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
May 7, 2026

Ethnicity, religion dominate Nigeria’s politics: Ex-Envoy

Former Nigerian ambassador to Chad, Abdullahi Omaki, says elections in Nigeria are still driven more by ethnicity and religion.

Buhari, Jonathan, Tinubu
May 7, 2026

Goodluck Jonathan to consider contesting in 2027 presidential election

Mr Jonathan said, “The presidential race is not a computer game, but I heard you, and I will consult widely.”

Jonathan addressing supporters
May 7, 2026

Trump should take ‘forceful action’ in Nigeria; Tinubu ignoring ongoing Christian genocide: U.S. Lawmaker

“Despite receiving early warnings of impending attacks, they are nowhere to be found as Christians are murdered for their faith, like lambs led to slaughter,” said the congressman.

Bola Tinubu and Trump
May 7, 2026

Nigerians love APC, happy with what party is doing: Yilwatda

Nantewe Yilwatda, APC chair, says the party is unconcerned about Mr Peter Obi’s defection from the ADC to the NDC.

APC rally