Saturday, October 24, 2026

Politics

September 19, 2026

Nigerians Helen Adams, Joshua Akpom face jail term for Illegal voting in U.S.

U.S. authorities charged two Nigerians, Helen Sayen Adams and Joshua Nmelichukwu Akpom, and 14 other foreign nationals for illegal voting and related election fraud.

U.S. polling unit
September 19, 2026

Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, Delta by-elections crucial test ahead of 2027, says Amupitan 

“These four by-elections provide indispensable operational lessons for the commission as we systematically chart our roadmap toward the 2027 general election,” he said.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan
September 19, 2026

2027: Adamawa ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‍⁠‍‌‍‌SDP governorship candidate targets livestock, rice production to drive industrialisation

Mr Nathaniel identified agriculture as a major tool for reducing poverty, creating economic opportunities and improving residents’ livelihoods.

Christopher Nathaniel, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate
September 19, 2026

2027 elections will be peaceful in Gombe, says Gov. Yahaya

The governor urged the people, politicians and other stakeholders to be peaceful and responsible.

Yahaya Inuwa
September 19, 2026

Gombe By-Election: Voters commend INEC over peaceful conduct

Mr Boderi commended the youths for conducting themselves peacefully.

Polling unit
September 19, 2026

2027: JMDB warns politicians against pasting posters on public facilities

The general manager warned that violators would face the wrath of the law.

Jos Metropolitan Development Board
September 19, 2026

Ifeanyi Okowa allowed to join APC to escape EFCC corruption probe: Godswill Akpabio

The EFCC said Mr Okowa was still under probe despite joining the APC.

Godswill Akpabio, Ifeanyi Okowa and the APC emblem
September 18, 2026

Appeals Court upholds NDC party registration, overturns Lokoja ruling

The two-member majority ruling held that the ruling of June 26, 2026, was an abuse of power by Justice Isah Dashen.

Peter Obi+NDC logo
September 18, 2026

APC asks Atiku to quit 2027 presidential race over alleged $500,000 payment in Mambilla deal

Mr Alake said Mr Abubakar “is unfit to be President of Nigeria because he has once again proven he will compromise Nigeria’s best interests for personal, fiduciary gain.”

Atiku Abubakar
September 18, 2026

Lagos APC inaugurates advisory council, unveils campaign structure

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, also the APC governorship candidate in Lagos State, urged mobilisation to ensure continuity of the APC administration in the state.

APC LOGO