Saturday, October 24, 2026

Politics

October 2, 2026

Gov AbdulRazaq promises to give N50,000 each to NYSC members in Kwara

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has announced N50,000 support for National Youth Service Corps members in Kwara.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
October 2, 2026

NDC criticises police for cancelling Obi-Kwankwaso two million-man march in Akwa Ibom

Mr Smith said the party had spent over N20 million to mobilise supporters across the 31 local government areas.

Peter Obi and Kwankwaso.
October 2, 2026

No aspirant is Messiah; don’t drag Jesus into politics, CAN cautions politicians

Mr Okoh reaffirmed CAN’s commitment to remain a non-partisan moral voice.

CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh
October 2, 2026

2027: Nigerians should let Tinubu finish what he started in 2023, says Obasa

Mr Obasa said the 2027 general election would be an opportunity for Nigerians to choose continuity of the reform programme.

The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, President Bola Tinubu
October 1, 2026

Gov Aliyu seeks collaboration to end insecurity in Sokoto

Mr Aliyu stressed the need for greater collaboration between the federal and state governments to fight banditry and other forms of criminality bedevilling parts of the country.

October 1, 2026

Tinubu hails Temitope Ajayi at 50

Mr Tinubu hailed his media aide, Temitope Ajayi, on his 50th birthday, commending him for breaking down key administration policies in in-depth, easy-to-read essays.

October 1, 2026

Emir of Zazzau pledges support for improved hajj administration efficiency

The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli, assured NAHCON of the traditional institution’s support and called for more efficient operations for Nigerian pilgrims.

October 1, 2026

FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s October 1 Independence Day speech

Our journey has not always been easy. In truth, it has generally been too hard for too many. We have known moments of great hope and periods of profound disappointment.

Tinubu addressing nation
October 1, 2026

Obasanjo, Jonathan, Buhari bungled Nigeria’s economy; I’m doing things differently: Tinubu

“For too long, Nigeria’s leaders chose morphine while praying for a miracle that never came. They focused on symptoms while allowing the disease to take hold,” said Mr Tinubu.

Obasanjo, Buhari and Jonathan
October 1, 2026

Tinubu doubles down in national broadcast, says harsh reforms necessary to rescue Nigeria’s floundering economy

“The reforms that followed were difficult,” Mr Tinubu said. “The side effects were real. Yet, we must never confuse the medicine with the disease.”

Bola Tinubu