Monday, August 31, 2026

Politics

August 18, 2026

Nasarawa electoral commissioner dumps APC for SDP

Samuel Tsebe, a member of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress with immediate effect.

Samuel Tsebe
August 18, 2026

APM wins Bauchi local govt elections

Some opposition parties boycotted the elections, alleging that the exercise contravened the 2026 Bauchi State Electoral Act.

APM members in Bauchi
August 18, 2026

Oyebamiji begs Adeleke, IGP Disu to stop post-election violent attacks on APC members

“I wish to alert the state government and security agents to the growing trend of hostility and violence against our members and supporters,” Mr Oyebamiji said on Tuesday.

Oyebamiji, Disu, Adeleke
August 18, 2026

Former military dictator IBB ‘father of Abia state’, says Otti

Governor Alex Otti congratulated former military dictator Ibrahim Babangida on his 85th birthday, describing him as the ‘Father of Abia state’.

Governor Alex Otti congratulated former military dictator Ibrahim Babangida
August 18, 2026

Zamfara Accord Party governorship candidate hails Adeleke

Zamfara Accord Party governorship flag bearer Musa Yusuf-Garba felicitated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election in the August 15 Osun election.

Governor Ademola Adeleke
August 18, 2026

NDC national leader Seriake Dickson appoints  media, political, technical advisers

NDC leader Seriake Dickson has appointed Sani Takori, VinMartin Ilo and Steve Nwosu as political adviser, chief technical adviser and spokesman, respectively.

Sani Takori, VinMartin Ilo and Steve Nwosu
August 17, 2026

Ex-governor Aregbesola congratulates Adeleke on his electoral victory 

He urged Mr Adeleke to see the outcome of the election as a renewed mandate to unite the state.

Aregbesola and Adeleke
August 17, 2026

Gov Adeleke’s re-election triumph of courage over fear, says Accord Party chairman

Mr Mgbudem said the election was a powerful testament to the people’s resolve to choose their governor freely and peacefully and protect their votes despite all odds.

Accord Party
August 17, 2026

Tinubu celebrates ex-military dictator IBB at 85

“But for his foresight, wisdom, and sense of equity and fairness, many states in the federation might not exist today,” Mr Tinubu reasoned.

Tinubu speaking to IBB
August 17, 2026

New Edo assembly speaker suspends Agbebaku, majority leader over alleged corruption

Mr Idiaye, who represents Akoko Edo Constituency I, was elected the new speaker following Blessing Agbebaku’s resignation on Monday.

Yekini Idiaye