Saturday, August 8, 2026

Politics

June 25, 2026

Gov Yusuf urges Kano residents to back Tinubu’s 2027 re-election

Governor Abba Yusuf has called on residents to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu.

Abba Yusuf with President Bola Tinubu
June 25, 2026

State Police Bill: Former lawmaker hails Senate, warns against abuse

“The decentralisation of policing is long overdue. A state police structure will enable a faster response to security threats,” said Mr Egoh.

Police officers
June 25, 2026

It’s insult asking Tinubu to resign; Obi opening his mouth anyhow: Gov Sule

“It’s an insult to ask President Bola Tinubu to resign. If he does, who will solve the problem? Will the deputy or the Senate president come in and do it?” said Mr Sule.

Obi with mouth open, Sule
June 25, 2026

Sanwo-Olu hails Tinubu’s state police bill, praises Senate

“State police have been top of mind for President Tinubu since 1999, when he governed Lagos. We are happy to witness its emergence in Nigeria today,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.

Bola Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu
June 25, 2026

Alleged Genocide: Tinubu deserves credit, state police will defend Nigerian Christians, says U.S. lawmaker

Mr Moore has been a thorn in the flesh of the Tinubu government, accusing it of failing to address the killing of Christians in Nigeria.

Tinubu, cops
June 24, 2026

Tinubu politicising state police because of 2027 presidential election: Senator Madoki

Garba Maidoki has accused President Bola Tinubu of politicising the establishment of state police ahead of the 2027 presidential poll.

Garba Maidoki, President Bola Tinubu
June 24, 2026

Nigerians have no hope, nothing to renew; Tinubu making Nigeria worse: Ayo Oritsejafor

“Nigeria is in a mess, big trouble. I fear for Nigeria. The government of Tinubu has done more harm to this nation than this nation has ever experienced,” said Mr Oritsejafor.

Ayo Oritsejafor and President Bola Tinubu
June 24, 2026

Tinubu doing well, Nigerians not on high level of hunger, insecurity; media exaggerating: Presidency

“I am a Nigerian. I have people working for me. I don’t see the level of hunger people are talking about because I see them,” said the presidential spokesman.

Sleeping President Bola Tinubu
June 24, 2026

Democracy provides foundation for inclusive, sustainable development: Danish Ambassador

The ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen, says democracy provides the strongest foundation for peaceful, inclusive and sustainable development.

June 24, 2026

Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu: Judge orders SSS to investigate evidence leak on social media

Six men are facing trial over their involvement in the alleged coup plot to topple President Bola Tinubu’s government.

SSS agents