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Politics

February 27, 2026

I regret joining APC to unseat Jonathan; insecurity, economic challenges now worse: Atiku

Mr Abubakar urged opposition members to make efforts to succeed in the 2027 elections to ensure the restoration of true democracy in the country.

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar
February 27, 2026

Gov Yahaya says Gombe’s 13 LCDAs modelled on Tinubu’s Lagos initiative

Governor Inuwa Yahaya says the plan to create 13 LCDAs draws from President Bola Tinubu’s grassroots reforms in Lagos.

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya
February 27, 2026

Presidency cautions opposition against disinformation on electoral act

The presidency has cautioned opposition parties against what it described as disinformation on the amended Electoral Act and President Bola Tinubu’s government.

Bayo Onanuga
February 27, 2026

Fubara warns SSG, chief of staff against late-night meetings, threatens immediate sacking

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has warned the newly sworn-in government officials against unauthorised late-night meetings or any conduct that could embarrass his administration.

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara
February 27, 2026

Tinubu wants state police to improve security across states: FG

Information minister Mohammed Idris says President Bola Tinubu is backing the establishment of state police because he wants police to move closer to the people.

Armed Cops
February 27, 2026

NSC transfers Ahmadu Bello Stadium to Kaduna govt for rehabilitation

The National Sports Commission and the Kaduna government signed a memorandum of understanding for the transfer of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium to the latter for rehabilitation.

Ahmadu Bello Stadium
February 27, 2026

UN meets INEC, reaffirms support for Nigeria’s elections

The UN resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, stated this when he led a delegation to INEC headquarters in Abuja.

Mohamed Fall
February 27, 2026

Adamawa: Governor Fintiri defects to APC, dumps PDP

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on Friday defected to the All Progressives Congress after dumping the Peoples Democratic Party.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
February 27, 2026

Lagos: APC decries calls for fresh review of electoral act

This endless circus entertainment may serve partisan social media audiences, but it does nothing to advance Nigeria’s democracy.

APC members
February 27, 2026

Amid alleged genocide, God using Lent, Ramadan to unite Nigerian Christians, Muslims: Remi Tinubu

“Nigeria has to be united. People are saying there is religious battle between Christians and Muslims,” Mrs Tinubu said.

Olu of Warri and Remi Tinubu