Sunday, October 11, 2026

Politics

October 8, 2026

Kano governor reconciles Barau, Bichi ahead of 2027 elections

Governor Abba Yusuf has reconciled Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and House of Representatives member Abubakar Bichi ahead of the 2027 elections.

Governor Abba Yusuf, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Abubakar Bichi
October 8, 2026

Dan Orbih made me better governor, says Oshiomhole as Wike hails late PDP stalwart

FCT minister Nyesom Wike said God used the late Daniel Orbih to pave the way for his emergence as Rivers governor in 2015.

Nyesom Wike and others at Dan Orbih tribute
October 8, 2026

Tinubu’s door-to-door movement suspends campaign over plane crash

The President Bola Tinubu Door-to-Door Movement has suspended its campaign activities for one week following the killing of military operatives in an aircraft crash.

Tinubu in APC dress
October 8, 2026

Yoruba leaders establish platform for unity, collective action

Yoruba leaders across socio-political and advocacy groups have established Yoruba Parapo as a central platform for unity, consultation and collective action.

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October 8, 2026

Gov Idris buys house to relocate mosque in Malami’s Birnin Kebbi community

Governor Nasir Idris approved the purchase of a building to relocate a temporary mosque in the Go-Slow Road area of Birnin Kebbi, a community near Abubakar Malami’s family house.

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October 8, 2026

Aguleri-Anam Violence: Soludo orders ceasefire, sets up inquiry commission 

On Friday, the Anambra government ordered the closure of Otuocha Market after a clash between Aguleri and Umuoba-Anam communities, which resulted in five deaths.

stakeholders meeting
October 8, 2026

Kebbi: ADC reps, state assembly candidates defect to APC 

Welcoming the defectors at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, on Wednesday, Mr Idris described their action as a very wise decision.

October 7, 2026

Enugu govt establishes development centres across 17 LGAs

The Enugu government has constituted development centres across the state’s 17 council areas to deepen grassroots participation in governance and improve community engagement.

Peter Mbah
October 7, 2026

Tinubu hails Indian PM Modi for 25 years in political power

Mr Tinubu said the “quarter-century of unbroken leadership” testified to the confidence Indians placed in Mr Modi’s ability to deliver efficient governance.

President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
October 7, 2026

Makinde-Daura group inaugurates presidential campaign committee

The Makinde-Daura group inaugurated its National Campaign Management Committee, emphasising grassroots mobilisation to win the majority of Nigeria’s 103 million registered voters.

Makinde-Daura poster