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Politics

January 16, 2026

OYSIEC releases LG election timetable, fixes January 16, 2027

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed January 16, 2027, for the next local government council elections.

OYSIEC
January 16, 2026

Rivers assembly transfers impeachment proceedings against Fubara, Odu to chief judge

“This is the decision of all of us,” said a spokesman for the Rivers assembly.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara
January 16, 2026

Tinubu pens special birthday tribute to Bisi Akande at 87

I must again express my gratitude to Baba Akande for his inspiration, advice and encouragement, which greatly helped me in my political career and my journey to the presidency.

Chief Bisi Akande
January 16, 2026

It’s none of my business Abubakar Jr joined APC to support Tinubu: Atiku

“In a democracy, such choices are neither unusual nor alarming, even when family and politics intersect,” said Mr Abubakar.

Atiku Abubakar
January 16, 2026

Atiku son’s defection shows former vice-president unfit to be Nigeria’s president: APC

“Abubakar Atiku Abubakar’s decision to join the APC is a generational rebuke of recycled politics, expired ambitions, and the illusion of leadership without conviction,” APC said.

Abubakar Atiku Abubakar
January 16, 2026

Remembrance Day: Bayelsa governor urges support for armed forces

Governor Douye Diri has urged organisations and individuals to support Nigeria’s armed forces through contributions and partnerships to improve their conditions of service.

Governor Douye Diri
January 16, 2026

Otti praises Nigeria’s armed forces for securing nation

Mr Otti made the commendation in Umuahia on Thursday, during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration.

Governor Alex Otti
January 16, 2026

Fubara’s impeachment should be shelved for Rivers’ peace, says LP chair Dokubo

“This is our only home. If there is no peace here, we cannot sleep, work, or keep our children safe,” Hilda Dokubo said.

Hilda Dokubo
January 15, 2026

PDP approves caretaker committees for five states

Mr Shan said the committees will manage party affairs in their states.

PDP
January 15, 2026

Soldiers not politicians damaged Nigeria’s democracy; be patient with Tinubu to stop rot, Opadokun tells Nigerians

Mr Opadokun noted that the situation in Nigeria would have been different if the country was not governed by military despots.

Ayo Opadokun