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Politics

January 13, 2026

We’re confident of reclaiming Oyo in 2027, says APC

Mr Folarin said the APC in Oyo is now united and repositioned to take over the state government and ensure the reelection of President Tinubu in 2027.

APC LOGO
January 13, 2026

U.S. court bars Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer from representing Venezuela’s Maduro

“I confirmed with Mr Maduro that he does not know Mr Fein and has not communicated with Mr Fein, much less retained him,” Mr Pollack stated.

Bruce Fein
January 13, 2026

Tinubu not missing, performing presidential duties everywhere he goes, APC tells Obi

“He is actively involved in the complex and demanding work of statecraft, which includes policy coordination, security oversight, diplomatic engagements…,” said APC.

President Bola Tinubu
January 13, 2026

Lagos: Government declares week-long mourning for Akran of Badagry

The chairman of Badagry LGA, Babatunde Hunpe, has declared seven days of mourning for the late Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu Toyi I, who died on Monday.

Imaage used to tell the story
January 13, 2026

Le Pen appeal trial to open with 2027 presidential bid at stake

The appeal trial of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen against her conviction in a case involving the alleged misuse of European Union funds is set to begin on Tuesday.

Le Pen and Macron
January 13, 2026

Uganda: Museveni seeks seventh term after four decades in power with Bobi Wine as contender

When Yoweri Museveni seized power in 1986, he said, “The problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power.”

Museveni and Bobi Wine
January 13, 2026

Apocalyptic rhetoric not good for Nigeria’s progress, says APC

“National progress is better served by sincerity and accountability than apocalyptic political rhetoric,” said Mr Oladejo.

APC members holding party flag
January 12, 2026
Senator Ajibola Basiru
January 12, 2026

Tinubu implementing focused economic policies, says APC chieftain

The party chieftain described the recent endorsement of Mr Tinubu for a second term by Igbo leaders in the APC as a testament to the president’s exemplary leadership.

President Bola Tinubu
January 12, 2026

APC, PDP, LP members defect to Accord Party to ‘take back’ Lagos

The defectors said they joined Accord to be part of a “people-led mass coalition” to challenge the ruling APC’s dominance in the state.

Accord Party