Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Politics

July 23, 2026

Wike faction takes over PDP state secretariat in Oyo

The chairman said that security agencies had been duly notified of the development.

PDP
July 23, 2026

Group, stakeholders inaugurate platform for citizens to upload, verify election results

The group said the platform is expected to strengthen election transparency, curb manipulation and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s elections.

Voters waiting on queue at Obafemi Owode, Ogun State
July 23, 2026

LP presidential candidate backs creation of state police

Mr Okereke, however, said that when established, it should be completely decentralised for effective service delivery.

Chibuzor Okereke
July 23, 2026

Fubara backs Tinubu, Wike’s coalition, says ‘it’s time for peace’

Mr Fubara said he had aligned with the Wike-led Rainbow Coalition to advance the interests of the ruling APC in Rivers.

Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and Bola Tinubu
July 23, 2026

We’ll not repeat Kwankwaso mistake in choosing 2027 candidate, NNPP vows

The NNPP founder urged members who had left due to the internal crisis to return, promising a level playing ground for all.

Rabiu Kwankwaso and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)
July 22, 2026

SDP seeks stay of judgment on leadership dispute

The application was brought pursuant to Section 17 of the Court of Appeal Act, Order 4 Rule 6(2) of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2021, and under the court’s inherent jurisdiction.

Social Democratic Party (SDP)
July 22, 2026

Coup: Trial of five men charged with concealing Timipre Sylva’s whereabouts adjourned

Court adjourned the trial of five men accused of failure to disclose the whereabouts of former Governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa until October 5.

Timipre Sylva
July 22, 2026

Otti praises Tinubu’s harsh economic reforms, says Nigerians’ hardship necessary

“Today, a lot of states are not owing salaries…. A lot of states are able to empower people to produce rather than consume,” said Mr Otti.

Otti standing with Tinubu
July 22, 2026

I’m contesting senatorial seat to give Benue voice, says Tsegba

Mr Tsegba expressed concern over what he described as the failure of elected representatives to speak out against persistent attacks and killings in their constituencies.

House of Representatives, Terngu Tsegba
July 22, 2026

PDP has moved past crisis, uncertainty, says Ohuabunwa

“The party is now rebuilding and will come out stronger and better,” stated Mao Ohuabunwa.

Mao Ohuabunwa