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Politics

May 28, 2026

FHC opens registries on weekends, public holidays for pre-election cases

The Federal High Court says its registries in all divisions will be open to lawyers on weekends and public holidays for the filing of pre-election cases.

Federal High Court judges
May 28, 2026

Gov Otti honours INEC’s returning officer in 2023 Abia governorship election

Ms Oti served as INEC’s returning officer in the election that brought Mr Otti to power. The governor said the gesture was in recognition of her courage, integrity and commitment.

Otti, Nnenna Oti
May 28, 2026

2027 Elections: Security agencies urged to monitor divisive politicians

Security agencies have been urged to monitor politicians with divisive tendencies, following allegations against House of Representatives aspirant, Mathias Ezeaku.

and Former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
May 28, 2026

Any attempt by Tinubu govt, INEC, judiciary to de-recognise ADC will be fiercely resisted: Atiku

“Let me warn again that any further attempt to interfere in the affairs of the party by the presidency, INEC and judiciary will be fiercely resisted,” said Mr Abubakar.

Tinubu, Amupitan, Kekere-Ekun
May 27, 2026

Oyo: Oriyomi Hamzat emerges as Accord Party’s consensus governorship candidate

Popular radio broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has emerged as the Accord Party’s consensus governorship candidate in Oyo state.

Radio broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat
May 27, 2026

Prayers needed for Nigeria to become successful nation: Sultan of Sokoto

Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, has called on Muslims to intensify prayers for the country’s leaders ahead of the 2027 elections.

Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II
May 27, 2026

Nigerians need to be patient, says Deputy Governor Hamzat

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has urged Nigerians to be patient with one another, respect the rule of law and live in harmony as Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir.

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat at Eid prayer
May 27, 2026

Nigerians need to be very tolerant: Tinubu

“We must learn from the lessons of this festival. It is to show love to one another—no discrimination, no ethnicity, no hatred,” Mr Tinubu preached.

Bola Tinubu praying
May 27, 2026

Gov Adeleke urges residents to embrace sacrifice, compassion

Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged residents of the state to reflect on the values of sacrifice, obedience, love, and compassion that define the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke
May 27, 2026

Gov Sule urges peaceful coexistence, prayers for Nigeria at Eid-el-Kabir

Mr Sule made the call in his sallah message to the people of Nasarawa on Wednesday.

Gov. Abdullahi Sule