Friday, November 13, 2026

Politics

November 11, 2026

Tanko Yunusa joins SDP, announces resignation as Obi’s adviser, Obidient Movement chairman

Mr Yunusa pledged to work with Mr Adebayo and his running mate, Usman Bugaje, to secure victory in the 2027 elections.

Yunusa Tanko
November 11, 2026

APC names Yari, Alake, Idris as only campaign council spokespersons

According to the statement, all previously announced spokespersons will now be absorbed into the media directorate.

Femi Gbajabiamila
November 11, 2026

Aides donate vehicles, motorcycles, 7,000 wrappers for Gov Idris’ re-election

Mr Idris thanked the aides, describing the donation as a remarkable demonstration of solidarity, unity and collective commitment.

November 11, 2026

NDC candidate Stella Charles dumps party, backs Gov Otu’s re-election

The Nigeria Democratic Congress in Cross River has suffered a setback after its deputy governorship candidate, Stella Charles Archibong, backed Governor Bassey Otu’s re-election.

Governor Bassey Otu and Stella Charles Archibong
November 11, 2026

Cross River: PDP ‌announces 20 campaign directorates ahead of 2027 elections

The decision was announced in a communiqué issued at the end of the party’s 40th State Working Committee.

PDP members in Cross River
November 11, 2026

INEC trains, prepares Abuja staff for 2027 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission Federal Capital Territory Office held its quarterly electoral learning session for FCT headquarters staff.

November 11, 2026

‘Call 112’: APC spokesman’s live TV boast backfires, emergency number fails to connect

The number failed to connect when the interviewer dialled it on live TV. Mr Hassan also dialled the emergency number on his phone, but it failed to connect.

Alwan Hassan
November 11, 2026

Tinubu importing food to force down prices but farmers are complaining: APC Campaign

“Farmers are complaining because food prices are down in the market. Why? Because this government is importing and reducing the price,” Mr Hassan said.

Tinubu campaigning
November 11, 2026

New Jersey governor appoints Nigerian-born Shirley Emehelu as deputy

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has appointed Shirley Emehelu as lieutenant governor and secretary of state.

Mikie Sherrill and Shirley Emehelu
November 11, 2026

Parties demand prosecution of fraudulent INEC officials, audit of 1.6 million invalid voter register

The coalition challenged INEC “to publicly explain how the irregularities occurred, why its monitoring systems failed to detect them promptly”.

Joash Amupitan