Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Politics

February 25, 2026

Tudun Biri Tragedy: Gumi backs forest guards, warns against bombing bandits

Controversial Islamic preacher Ahmad Gumi endorsed establishing the Nigerian Forest Security Service to flush out bandits from forests across the country.

Sheik Ahmad Gumi
February 24, 2026

Peter Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, other ADC chieftains escape hoodlum attack in Edo

“PO and the leadership of the ADC are under siege and attack in Benin, Edo State,” Mr Tanko said.

Peter Obi
February 24, 2026

Angry constituents chase Kano lawmaker Jobe from APC congress

The lawmaker has faced recurring public backlash, including in 2020, when residents reportedly assaulted him over unfulfilled promises.

Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe
February 24, 2026

Olumide Akpata dumps Labour Party for ADC

The ADC state chairman, Kennedy Odion, handed Mr Akpata the party’s membership card in the presence of the state and national leaders.

Olumide Akpata
February 24, 2026

National Convention: APC extends dates for purchase, submission of forms

Mr Morka said the date adjustment does not affect the previously scheduled dates for the zonal congress and the national convention.

APC LOGO
February 24, 2026

Bayelsa: Diris’ chief of staff Peter Akpe confirmed as new deputy governor

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor, following the death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

Peter Akpe and Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
February 24, 2026

Abia launches community violence-reduction programme

The Abia government, on Monday, launched the National Community Violence Reduction Programme initiative, affirming its commitment to sustaining security and peaceful coexistence.

Governor Alex Otti
February 24, 2026

Abuja: AMAC election results accepted, won’t challenge APC win, says APGA candidate

APGA candidate said he would not contest the outcome “for any reason whatsoever”, noting that elections are about service, not personal ambition.

Ballot box
February 24, 2026

Tinubu’s 2027 presidential nomination form already paid for by Kogi youths: Yilwatda

“With this payment, I want to announce that nobody should bother to bring money to buy forms for President Tinubu again,” said Mr Yilwatda.

Gov Ododo and Nentawe Yilwatda
February 24, 2026

Yilwatda tells APC governors to patronise TPI

The APC chair made the appeal on Monday in Abuja during the inauguration of the institute’s governing council, a think tank and intellectual resource centre of the party.

APC governors(Credit: APC)