Thursday, October 8, 2026

Politics

October 8, 2025

Nigeria seeks equitable distribution of ECOWAS statutory positions

Nigeria has called for the upholding of fairness and inclusivity in the distribution of the statutory positions within the Economic Community of West African States.

Deputy foreign affairs minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
October 8, 2025

Peter Obi, estranged ally Kenneth Okonkwo fight over ‘street urchins’, followers

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, and his estranged ally, Kenneth Okonkwo, are engaged in a war of words.

Peter with Okonkwo
October 8, 2025

Speaker Tajudeen reaffirms commitment to electoral, economic, security reforms

Mr Tajudeen stated that in the coming months, the constitutional amendment process will also receive the necessary attention.

Tajudeen Abbas
October 8, 2025

Benin traditional council warns against politicising market leadership

The Benin traditional council has issued a stern warning against the politicisation of market leadership, stating that “the concept of Iyaloja is alien to Benin culture”.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
October 7, 2025

Osun: Omisore declares governorship bid, says governance not ‘dancing’ matter

“APC’s chance in 2026 is 100 per cent, and I am optimistic that if we should go to the primaries today, I will win by 90 per cent,” Mr Omisore said.

Iyiola Omisore
October 7, 2025

20 Conservative councillors defect to Reform Party; half of Tory members reject Badenoch leadership

Mrs Badenoch on Tuesday dismissed the defections as the Tories “shedding some baggage.”

Kemi Badenoch (Credit: UK Guardian)
October 7, 2025

CVR: Over 6.8 million Nigerians completed voter registration, says INEC

INEC says a total of 6.85 million Nigerians have registered in the pre-online registration in the ongoing nationwide continuous voter registration as of October 5

A picture of Nigerians voting. [PHOTO CREDIT NAN]
October 7, 2025

Kaduna PDP suspends secretary for anti-party activities

The Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna has suspended its secretary, Sa’idu Adamu, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities.

PDP
October 7, 2025

Governor Soludo slams INEC’s proposal to limit election results review

The proposal seeks to restrict INEC’s review powers to cases where results were declared under duress only.

Athena Centre’s Review of INEC’s Innovation