Saturday, October 24, 2026

Politics

September 30, 2026

I’ll resign as minister if Tinubu loses in FCT, Rivers in 2027, says Wike 

Mr Wike stated that the administration was building a multi-party coalition to secure victory across various elective offices in the FCT.

President Bola Tinubu and FCT minister, Nyesom Wike
September 30, 2026

Akwa Ibom: PDP governorship candidate urges youths to prioritise education

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom, Emem Coffie, has urged Nigerian youths not to abandon education in pursuit of quick success.

Emem Coffie
September 30, 2026

Two killed in stampede as Gov Bago allegedly distributes cash in Government House

At least two people, including a child, have been killed in a stampede during an event involving Governor Umar Bago in Minna. Several others were injured.

Gov Bago
September 29, 2026

Senator Alli campaign group accuses Gov Makinde of neglecting Oyo residents, failing to tackle hunger

The campaign organisation said Mr Makinde failed to address “hunger in Oyo State despite increased funds from the federation account”.

Makinde and Sharafadeen Alli
September 29, 2026

2027: INEC announces PVC distribution schedule in Oyo

INEC says it will begin distributing newly printed permanent voter cards (PVCs) in Oyo State from October 9.

Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) used to illustrate the story
September 29, 2026

AAC unveils Oladele, Jaye as Oyo governorship candidate, running mate

The African Action Congress has unveiled Saheed Oladele as its 2027 governorship candidate in Oyo state and Damola Jaye as his running mate.

Saheed Oladele, Damola Jaye
September 29, 2026

Lawyer sues NDC over alleged refusal to announce Anambra primary result

A lawyer has sued the Nigeria Democratic Congress over its alleged refusal to announce the primary election result for the Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal constituency.

September 29, 2026

Ohanaeze calls on Igbos to unite to chart new course for South-East

The president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, John Azuta-Mbata, says Igbo should convert their individual successes into a coordinated development agenda.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo
September 29, 2026

National Assembly to translate laws into Nigerian languages

The National Assembly will soon translate Nigerian laws into Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba and other local languages to expand public access to legislative information.

Akpabio and Abbas
September 29, 2026

Kaduna residents welcome Tinubu’s increased security recruitment

Kaduna residents have welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s administration decision to recruit more military and police personnel to boost security across the nation.

Tinubu with military chiefs