Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Politics

January 22, 2026

CP Rabiu, LG chairman lied about mass kidnapping of Christians in Kaduna: Obi

“Since those who deny threatened to punish the people said to be spreading falsehood, who now face the punishment?” said Mr Obi.

Muhammad Rabiu
January 22, 2026

National Secretary: PDP hails court ruling upholding party’s position

The Zamfara chapter of PDP has commended the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, for upholding the party’s position on its national secretary.

PDP members in Kano
January 22, 2026

APC says 70,000 members registered in Yobe

APC says it has documented over 70,000 members across the 17 LGAs in Yobe through its e-membership registration.

APC members
January 22, 2026

AU’s executive council to meet in February

AU has announced that it will hold its 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council on February 11 and 12 at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

African Union plenary
January 22, 2026

Ogun people criticising me are ‘barking dogs’, says Gov Dapo Abiodun

“We will not pay attention to any barking dog. Like they say, nobody throws stones at unripe fruit,” Mr Abiodun said.

Dapo Abiodun
January 21, 2026

Nigeria’s federal, state ministries underperforming, comatose, Catholic Church alleges

“Nigerians surely deserve better than what obtains at present,” said the bishops

Federal Secretariat
January 21, 2026

Awujale Throne: Dapo Abiodun orders kingmakers to halt selection process indefinitely

Governor Dapo Abiodun’s government cited a security report of a potential breach of the peace to halt the selection process for the next Awujale.

Dapo Abiodun
January 21, 2026

Awujale Stool: SSS summons Fusengbuwa ruling house nominees, stops kingmakers’ meet-and-greet

The SSS also unilaterally cancelled an earlier planned meet-and-greet slated to be held at the Awujale’s palace.

January 21, 2026

Governor Ododo urged to intervene in selection of Bagana ruler

A group has called on Governor Ahmed Ododo to urgently intervene in the selection of the traditional ruler of Bagana to avoid a breach of peace.

Governor Ahmed Ododo
January 21, 2026

Alleged Genocide: Scores of Christians kidnapped during church service in Kaduna, police confirm

“In this context, comments made by the CP during a media interaction were intended to prevent unnecessary panic while facts were being confirmed,” the police said.

Armed cops in Kaduna