Saturday, October 24, 2026

Politics

September 22, 2026

Gov Sani approves N3.65 billion for retirees, N21.45 billion paid in three years

Governor Uba Sani has approved ₦3.659 billion to pay pensions, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased public servants across Kaduna.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
September 22, 2026

Obi stalled inauguration of campaign council; candidates, supporters should toe party line: NDC

The inauguration of the PCC was scheduled for the first week of September but was postponed because of Mr Obi, the NDC said.

Peter Obi
September 22, 2026

Nigeria advises African leaders to stop exporting continent’s mineral wealth

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged African countries to stop exporting Africa’s mineral wealth and turn it into jobs and industrial growth.

Kashim Shettima
September 21, 2026

Association demands apology from Oyo lawmaker for urging voters to reject Christian candidates

Mr Shitty has called on votes to support Muslim candidates and reject Christian politicians. 

Ibrahim Shittu
September 21, 2026

2027 election will be easiest for me in Rivers, Wike boasts

Mr Wike said his political strength stems from his track record and direct connection with the people. 

Wike inaugurating project Credit: Punch
September 21, 2026

APC asks Obi to quit 2027 presidential race over debt, poor performance as Anambra governor

The APC presidential campaign council asked Peter Obi, the NDC 2027 presidential candidate, to quit the race over his poor performance as Anambra State governor.

Peter Obi
September 21, 2026

Wike defends Rainbow Coalition, says Tinubu’s re-election remains major political priority

“My primary concern is whether Tinubu will be re-elected for a second term, and I am going to support Mr President with all my might and strength,” he said.

September 21, 2026

Edo Senatorial Ticket: Court to deliver judgment in ex-lawmaker’s suit against NDC November 26

Mr Agbonayinma filed the suit, challenging the NDC’s alleged unlawful substitution of his name with those of Osayuki Asemota and Sunday Aguebor.

Nigeria Democratic Congress
September 21, 2026

2027: Tinubu support group vows massive mobilisation in South-South 

Senator Williams Eteng, deputy director-general of TSG, South-South, said the group would launch an aggressive grassroots mobilisation campaign across the region.

Senator Williams Eteng
September 21, 2026

Christian candidates will punish Nigerian Muslims if elected in 2027 elections: APC Lawmaker Ibrahim Shittu

“Anyone who selects a Christian candidate for governor, let us reject them and not vote for them. If we vote for them, they will punish Muslims,” the lawmaker alleged.

Ibrahim Shittu