Thursday, September 10, 2026

Politics

January 7, 2026

Gombe PDP lawmakers defect to APC

They said the governor’s fairness, accessibility and commitment to equitable development inspired their decision to join the APC.

APC and PDP logos
January 7, 2026

I will contest presidency under LP in 2027, says Baba-Ahmed

Mr Baba-Ahmed stated, “I am not following anybody’s trajectory or stepping into anybody’s shoes.”

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed
January 7, 2026

Ondo sports commissioner urges protesters to embrace dialogue, peace

The commissioner for youth and sports development appealed to protesting sports unions, coaches, and athletes to embrace dialogue.

Ondo State Sports Complex
January 7, 2026

Lagos LG chairman urges staff discipline, dedication

Akinpelu Johnson, chairman of Alimosho LGA in Lagos, has called on staff to be disciplined and dedicated to official duties as the new year begins.

January 7, 2026

Opposition parties against APC must be ready to ‘take blows’: Cleric

Mr Bassey identified elite greed as a major driver of one-party dominance, saying, “Some politicians depend on access to power for survival.”

Archbishop Josef Bassey, Leader of Cross River’s Christian Leaders Forum
January 7, 2026

Rep holds strategic stakeholders’ meeting in Kaduna

Daniel Amos said, “We must continue to work together as one family if we are to deliver meaningful and people-oriented governance.”

January 7, 2026

We want Igbo president in Nigeria; Peter Obi is acceptable to all: Jim Nwobodo

“I have always said that we want to know our position in Nigeria, are we strangers? We are the people who formed this country called Nigeria,” said Mr Nwobodo.

Peter Obi
January 7, 2026

Katsina: Governor Radda appoints NUJ chairman as permanent secretary

Governor Dikko Radda has approved the appointment of the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Katsina council, Tukur Hassan-Dan Ali, as a permanent secretary.

Governor Dikko Radda
January 7, 2026

Tinubu wasted ₦300 billion that could build 4,000 hospitals on presidential jet: Obi

“A standard ambulance costs about ₦150 million. Nigeria spent ₦39 billion refurbishing the National Conference Centre in Abuja…,” Mr Obi noted.

Peter Obi speaking with Bola Tinubu
January 6, 2026

I’ll do everything to ensure Tinubu wins in 2027 because he stood by me: Asari Dokubo

Mr Dokubo explained that Mr Tinubu stood by him in his time of need, stressing, “it is time to return the favour.”

Nyesom Wike and Asari Dokubo