Friday, August 7, 2026

Politics

July 19, 2026

APC panicky, confused ahead of 2027 elections; opposition parties getting stronger: Onovo

Mr Onovo said the opposition was ahead of the ruling party despite the crisis over their candidacies on various political platforms.

July 18, 2026

Tinubu’s scorecard is 139 million Nigerians in poverty; he should resign, not seek re-election: ADC

“The evidence of 139 million people living in poverty and 17 million at risk of starvation is President Tinubu’s scorecard,” the party said.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
July 18, 2026

2027: Group asks ADC, Atiku to drop Amaechi as vice-presidential candidate

The group accused Mr Amaechi of desperation, saying that he lacked the grassroots strength required to win the election.

Atiku standing with Amaechi
July 17, 2026

Shun politics of domination; Nigeria needs service, competence, Emir Sanusi tells politicians

“Power-sharing should not only be about geographical rotation but about ensuring that credible, competent and compassionate leaders emerge to serve the people,” he said.

Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
July 17, 2026

Court strikes out Amaechi’s suit against Atiku over ADC presidential ticket

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Friday struck out a pre-election dispute suit filed by ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi against former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.

ADC picks Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate
July 17, 2026

Delta assembly retains N1 trillion budget, passes property protection amendment bill

The Delta House of Assembly retained the state’s 2025 budget at N1.179 trillion despite the recent supplementary review.

Delta House of Assembly
July 17, 2026

Jonathan hails Sierra Leone’s decision on ex-president Koroma

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has commended the Sierra Leone government’s decision to discontinue criminal proceedings against its former president, Ernest Koroma.

Ernest Koromaand President Goodluck Jonathan
July 17, 2026

Borno youths mobilise thousands for Tinubu, Shettima’s re-election

Youths in Borno have mobilised thousands to canvass grassroots support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
July 17, 2026

APC chieftain unveils alliance to deepen grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu, Shettima re-election

APC chieftain Ibrahim Ajia unveiled the Ajia Progressive Alliance for Asiwaju/Shettima to galvanise grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
July 17, 2026

Yobe governor to spend N73 billion on agric empowerment, other projects

The Yobe government has approved N73.3 billion for various projects and services in the state.

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni