Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Politics

September 2, 2026

Governors responsible for how subsidy funds are spent in their states not Tinubu: Wike

Amid debates over how to manage fuel subsidy removal proceeds, FCT minister Nyesom Wike said President Bola Tinubu cannot dictate how governors should use subsidy funds.

Nigerian Governors Forum
September 2, 2026

Enugu NDC governorship candidate warns against division ahead of 2027 elections

Chinyeaka Ohaa, the Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Enugu, has urged party members and supporters to remain united, steadfast, and focused.

September 2, 2026

Okeke-Von Batten must have conned Atiku into splurging $1.2 million on lobbying Trump admin against Tinubu: Presidency

The presidency has rubbished Mr Abubakar for paying $1.2 million to Washington lobbyist Karl-Marx Edward Okeke-Von Batten to cast aspersions on President Bola Tinubu.

Okeke-Von Batten, Tinubu, Atiku
September 2, 2026

Katsina youths launch ‘Wazobia’ forum to foster national cohesion

Katsina youths in Funtua have inaugurated a progressive forum named ‘Wazobia’ to promote unity, peaceful coexistence, and community development among diverse ethnic groups.

Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda
September 2, 2026

Kwara govt committed to people-focused budgeting, good governance: AbdulRazaq

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to people-focused budgeting and good governance.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
September 2, 2026

PDP dismisses Goronyo’s resignation, says he ceased being chairman nine months ago

The Sokoto chapter of PDP dismissed the resignation of its ex-chairman, Bello Goronyo, insisting that he ceased to be the party’s leader nine months ago.

ex-chairman, Bello Goronyo
September 1, 2026

2027: Lose ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‍‌‌to opposition, get sacked, Gov. Nwifuru threatens Ebonyi LG chairmen

“Any chairman who fails to win his council will be removed from office and replaced with a councillor,” Mr Nwifuru said.

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru [Photo: Twitter]
September 1, 2026

Tinubu deserves second term to consolidate policy gains: Omokri

Mr Omokri said his support for Mr Tinubu was based on facts and policy outcomes, not political considerations.

September 1, 2026

2027: Turaki-led PDP backs G-100 opposition coalition

The party said the move aligned with its earlier stated disposition to work with like-minded political parties and organisations desirous of ‘rescuing’ Nigeria.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
September 1, 2026

YSIEC begins screening of candidates ahead of Yobe LG poll

Chairman of the commission, Ibrahim Yabani, said the screening would run from September 1 to September 7.