Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Politics

September 3, 2026

Delta: NDC urges issue-based campaigns ahead of 2027 elections

The chairman said that political contests should be determined by voters through the ballot box.

Nigeria Democratic Congress
September 3, 2026

Gov Alia ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‍‍‌‌‌cautions Benue youths against hate speech, political violence

Mr Alia urged youths to participate actively in politics while upholding discipline, dignity, patriotism and democratic values.

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia
September 3, 2026

Army ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌reaffirms neutrality, reassures Nigerians on security ahead of 2027 polls

”The Nigerian Army remains apolitical, non-partisan, and professional at all times,” Mr Onu said.

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September 3, 2026

Green Party leader Polanski to contest Starmer’s former parliamentary seat

The leader of Britain’s Green Party, Zack Polanski, announced he’s set to contest the parliamentary seat formerly held by ex-Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Zack Polanski
September 3, 2026

Tinubu’s aide ‌introduces scholarship for Katsina medical students

Ibrahim Kabir-Masari has introduced a scholarship scheme to support Katsina indigenes studying medical and healthcare-related courses in Nigerian universities.

Ibrahim Kabir-Masari
September 3, 2026

Tinubu used Peter Obi to stop Atiku in 2023: Nyesom Wike

“The South-South ought to be a PDP stronghold that would have made Atiku win the election. In Cross River, we say support Obi. APC took second in the state,” Mr Wike.

Abubakar Atiku, Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi
September 3, 2026

Nigerians urged to protect votes during 2027 elections

The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought and other electoral stakeholders urged Nigerians to protect their votes during the 2027 elections.

A picture of Nigerians voting. [PHOTO CREDIT NAN]
September 3, 2026

Gov Nwifuru threatens to deal ‘mercilessly’ with LG chairmen, Ebonyi residents if APC loses

“If you allow anybody to come to your local government and mess up, deal with that person mercilessly,” Mr Nwifuru said.

Governor Francis Nwifuru
September 3, 2026

I’m worried Atiku, Obi will hunt for my head if Tinubu loses 2027 presidential election: Wike

“If anything happens and Mr President fails today, I will be the first politician that Atiku and Obi will hunt for his head,” said Mr Wike.

Wike speaking with Tinubu
September 2, 2026

APC, ADC, NDC, PDP, others must stop hate speech, cyberbullying: Yiaga Africa

Yiaga Africa has urged political parties to strengthen internal discipline and sanction members who engage in hate speech, cyberbullying and character assassination.

APC, ADC, NDC, PDP, LP, AP, SDP