Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Politics

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
January 17, 2026

Rivers leaders pledge cross-party support for Tinubu in 2027

Mr Worlu said political actors chose cooperation over division to sustain the goodwill Rivers has enjoyed under Mr Tinubu’s administration.

President Bola Tinubu
January 17, 2026

Benue govt. begins APC e-registration exercise

Mr Ode described the e-registration as an innovative approach by the APC.

Benue State Deputy Governor, Sam Ode
January 16, 2026

Court restrains Rivers’ chief judge from acting on impeachment notice against Fubara, Odu

The judge adjourned the case until January 23, 2026, for the hearing of the motion.

Siminalayi Fubara And Ngozi Odu.
January 16, 2026

PDP Leadership Dispute: Judge slams Turaki-led lawyer for alleged distortion of facts

Mr Aondo had appeared on December 5, 2025, the last adjourned date, for the Turaki-led faction of th PDP.

Kabiru Turaki
January 16, 2026

Kaduna electoral commission urges citizens’ participation in voter registration

The KADSIECOM official particularly implored women and youth to embrace the exercise with patriotism and seriousness.

Voters registering
January 16, 2026

Oyo Council of Obas: Makinde’s appointment of Olubadan as chair hailed as unifying

The senator expressed confidence that the Olubadan’s experience in governance and traditional leadership would be brought to bear to foster unity among traditional rulers.

January 16, 2026

OYSIEC releases LG election timetable, fixes January 16, 2027

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed January 16, 2027, for the next local government council elections.

OYSIEC
January 16, 2026

Rivers assembly transfers impeachment proceedings against Fubara, Odu to chief judge

“This is the decision of all of us,” said a spokesman for the Rivers assembly.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara