Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Politics

April 27, 2026

2027: Sanwo-Olu backs Hamzat for Lagos governorship bid

“He is a man who understands governance deeply and has been part of the system,” he said.

Obafemi Hamzat
April 27, 2026

Kano assembly confirms Murtala Garo as deputy governor

The confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the ad hoc committee’s report during a plenary.

April 27, 2026

Count us out of Ibadan summit resolutions, Agbo Major-led NNPP faction says

He said the presence of some expelled party members at the summit should not be misconstrued as NNPP participation.

New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)
April 27, 2026

Kaduna butchers back APC, endorse Gov Uba Sani

Members of the Kaduna Butchers Association, Kabala Branch, have defected from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress, declaring support for Governor Uba Sani.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
April 27, 2026

Osun APC chieftain wants Reps ticket zoned to constituency

APC chieftain in Osun, Adebayo Balogun, called on the party’s leadership to zone the House of Representatives ticket to Odo-Otin LGA ahead of its primaries.

APC members with brooms
April 27, 2026

As 2027 politics heats up, Gov Abdulrasaq ‘links’ Saraki to 2018 Offa robbery without evidence

“Saraki and others have an undoubted constitutional right to defend the charges against themselves, and we hope they will exercise their right,” the Kwara government said.

Offa armed robbery, Saraki
April 27, 2026

Makinde’s ‘Operation Wetie’: Tinubu built his opposition identity on ‘confrontational’ rhetoric, APC hypocritical, PDP says

“Governor Makinde did not call for violence. He did what responsible statesmen do: he invoked history as a warning, not a weapon,” PDP stated.

Makinde addressing crowd
April 27, 2026

Lagos groups back Oshinowo for Kosofe reps seat

Several groups, including the Joint Action for Good Governance, endorsed Dele Oshinowo’s bid for the House of Representatives in Kosofe on Sunday.

Dele Oshinowo
April 27, 2026

Oseni to mobilise one million votes for Tinubu, announces senatorial ambition

Remi Oseni (Ibarapa East/Ido – APC) has pledged to mobilise one million votes in Oyo state for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

Remi Oseni (Ibarapa East/Ido - APC)
April 27, 2026

Former Agege council vice-chairman wants to replace Obasa in Lagos assembly

He urged his supporters to remain loyal to Mr Obasa and follow party directives for the 2027 elections.

Gbenga Abiola, former vice-chairman of Agege LGA