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Politics

January 20, 2026

Chidoka hails Emeka Anyaoku on 93rd birthday

Osita Chidoka, former minister of aviation, has congratulated Emeka Anyaoku, former secretary general of the Commonwealth of Nations, on his 93rd birthday.

Osita Chidoka
January 20, 2026

Late Ilorin chief imam role model to Muslims, says Kwara govt

The Kwara government has described the late chief imam of Ilorin, Bashiru Solihu, as a role model for Muslims in Nigeria.

Saadu Salaudeen, at Babatunde Idiagbon Airport in Ilorin
January 20, 2026

INEC siding with Kwankwaso’s faction, refusing to obey court orders, NNPP alleges

NNPP has cancelled its planned protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission to avoid it being hijacked by hoodlums and political rivals to instigate disorder.

NNPP members, INEC chairman Amupitan
January 19, 2026

APC distributes gadgets for e-registration in Benue

Mr Ornguga said the gadgets were procured by Governor Hyacinth Alia to ease the operations.

APC LOGO
January 19, 2026

2027 Election: Group targets 72 million grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu

The Network Capacity Building for Nigeria says it will mobilise grassroots support nationwide for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 presidential poll.

President Bola Tinubu
January 19, 2026

Kano govt approves over N8 billion for infrastructure, health, education projects

The Kano State Executive Council has approved N8.5 billion for the execution of various infrastructure, health and education projects.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
January 19, 2026

Bauchi screens 3,000 job applicants for local government jobs

The Bogoro local council in Bauchi has conducted screening for no fewer than 3,000 job applicants, who applied for positions in the state’s civil service.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
January 18, 2026

Oyo: Oriyomi Hamzat joins Accord Party, announces governorship bid 

He said his ambition was prompted by a ‘divine call’, as well as calls from well-meaning members of the public.

Radio broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat
January 17, 2026

2027: Respect power rotation; let Tinubu finish second term, APC chieftain tells Atiku, northerners

Mr Okechukwu said Mr Abubakar did not have the interest and unity of Nigeria at heart if he decided to contest against the turn of the south.

President Bola Tinubu
January 17, 2026

Uganda’s 81-year-old President Museveni wins, extends 40-year grip on power

Mr Museveni polled 72 per cent of the votes, while his main challenger, Bobi Wine, a music star, polled 25 per cent.

Yoweri Museveni