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Politics

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
October 6, 2025

Anambra Guber Poll: ADC candidate vows to end multiple taxation if elected

He described the current revenue collection system as `crude and unsustainable.’

John Nwosu
October 6, 2025

Lawyer asks court to bar Jonathan from 2027 presidential race, says fresh bid amounts to third term

Mr Jideobi is also asking the court to bar INEC from accepting or publishing Mr Jonathan’s name as a presidential candidate in any future election.

Goodluck Jonathan
October 6, 2025

Voter registration crucial to Tinubu’s victory; his critics will soon hail him: Lawmaker

Mr Adedayo urged APC leaders to begin massive grassroots mobilisation for the president by ensuring that eligible citizens register ahead of 2027.

President Bola Tinubu