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Politics

January 19, 2026

Bauchi screens 3,000 job applicants for local government jobs

The Bogoro local council in Bauchi has conducted screening for no fewer than 3,000 job applicants, who applied for positions in the state’s civil service.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
January 18, 2026

Oyo: Oriyomi Hamzat joins Accord Party, announces governorship bid 

He said his ambition was prompted by a ‘divine call’, as well as calls from well-meaning members of the public.

Radio broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat
January 17, 2026

2027: Respect power rotation; let Tinubu finish second term, APC chieftain tells Atiku, northerners

Mr Okechukwu said Mr Abubakar did not have the interest and unity of Nigeria at heart if he decided to contest against the turn of the south.

President Bola Tinubu
January 17, 2026

Uganda’s 81-year-old President Museveni wins, extends 40-year grip on power

Mr Museveni polled 72 per cent of the votes, while his main challenger, Bobi Wine, a music star, polled 25 per cent.

Yoweri Museveni
January 17, 2026

Rivers leaders pledge cross-party support for Tinubu in 2027

Mr Worlu said political actors chose cooperation over division to sustain the goodwill Rivers has enjoyed under Mr Tinubu’s administration.

President Bola Tinubu
January 17, 2026

Benue govt. begins APC e-registration exercise

Mr Ode described the e-registration as an innovative approach by the APC.

Benue State Deputy Governor, Sam Ode
January 16, 2026

Court restrains Rivers’ chief judge from acting on impeachment notice against Fubara, Odu

The judge adjourned the case until January 23, 2026, for the hearing of the motion.

Siminalayi Fubara And Ngozi Odu.
January 16, 2026

PDP Leadership Dispute: Judge slams Turaki-led lawyer for alleged distortion of facts

Mr Aondo had appeared on December 5, 2025, the last adjourned date, for the Turaki-led faction of th PDP.

Kabiru Turaki
January 16, 2026

Kaduna electoral commission urges citizens’ participation in voter registration

The KADSIECOM official particularly implored women and youth to embrace the exercise with patriotism and seriousness.

Voters registering
January 16, 2026

Oyo Council of Obas: Makinde’s appointment of Olubadan as chair hailed as unifying

The senator expressed confidence that the Olubadan’s experience in governance and traditional leadership would be brought to bear to foster unity among traditional rulers.