Saturday, October 24, 2026

Politics

October 5, 2026

Tinubu promised to improve security with savings from fuel subsidy removal, yet Nigerians languish in captivity: Atiku

Mr Abubakar decried the recent abduction of 20 prospective corps members and the prolonged captivity of Borno schoolchildren abducted in May.

Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu
October 5, 2026

Court orders INEC to upload Olawepo-Hashim’s name as Accord Party presidential candidate

The judge held that contrary to the political party’s claim, evidence showed that Mr Olawepo-Hashim emerged as its sole presidential candidate.

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim
October 5, 2026

Five good things Nigerians should know about Peter Obi before 2027 presidential election

A successful businessman, Mr Obi has endeared himself to his hordes of followers, who christened themselves ‘Obidients’, as an honest and accountable politician.

Collage of Obi in APGA, PDP, LP, ADC, NDC attire
October 5, 2026

Gov Yusuf condoles KAROTA deputy MD over mother’s death

Ms Alhassan died Sunday after a brief illness. She was 75. She had seven children. Mr Aranposu was her second child.

Kano governor
October 5, 2026

Kano senator blames weak legislative oversight for democratic challenges

Suleiman Kawu-Sumaila (APC-Kano South) has identified ineffective legislative oversight as a major challenge confronting Nigeria’s democracy.

Suleiman Kawu-Sumaila
October 4, 2026

100-day Countdown to 2027 Polls: INEC convenes national stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja

The event will hold at 10:00 a.m at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre (BAT-ICC), Abuja on Tuesday.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan
October 4, 2026

Governor Zulum’s threat to arrest protesters against Tinubu an assault to democracy: ADC

“This is especially troubling because Governor Zulum recently denied ordering the arrest of people wearing “Tinubu Must Go” T-shirts,” the ADC said.

Governor Babagana Zulum
October 4, 2026

NNPC payment of N11.2 trillion to company funding Tinubu’s campaign while Nigerians go hungry is alarming: Atiku

Atiku said the need for answers extends beyond NNPC’s accounts to the relationship between government contractors and Tinubu’s re-election effort.

Atiku, Tinubu
October 4, 2026

Amaechi: APC mocking Nigerians who can’t afford basic healthcare, says ADC Campaign Office

The ADC Campaign Office said, “Nigerians who cannot afford treatment, keep the lights on or travel safely on their roads are not loafers.”

APC and ADC logos.
October 4, 2026

IPAC ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‍​​‌​​⁠‌‍‌​urges sustained govt-party dialogue to address Nigeria’s challenges

Ms Akinade, however, said the success of the reforms should ultimately be measured by their impact on Nigerians’ daily lives.

Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC)