Monday, August 31, 2026

Politics

August 25, 2026

Commissioner charges Sokoto MDAs on realistic, transformative 2027 budgeting process

Sokoto’s commissioner for budget and economic planning charged MDAs to ensure a realistic, transformative 2027 budgeting process.

Bashir Achida
August 24, 2026

Imam Jingir backs APC Muslim-Muslim ticket after receiving N600 million from Tinubu

Mr Jingir received donations of ₦600 million from Ibrahim Masari, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu, and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni.

Yahaya Jingir
August 24, 2026

Ex-Accord presidential candidate Imumolen raises concerns over personal, family safety

Mr Imumolen said developments and circumstances had caused him serious concern about his personal safety and that of his family.

Christopher Imumolen
August 24, 2026

‘Today may be last day of democracy in Zambia’ as opposition decries Hichilema’s courts shutdown

The court shutdown was communicated in a memo seen on social media, which warned court staff not to report to work on Monday.

August 24, 2026

Obi launches Obidient Connect campaign, seeks donations for 2027 presidential election

Peter Obi has unveiled ‘Obidient Connect’, soliciting donations and support from Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for his presidential ambition.

ObidientConnect
August 23, 2026

2027: Politics must not undermine Nigeria’s national unity, APC chairman Yilwatda says

“I urge Nigerians to see our diversity not as a weakness, but as a source of strength. As we approach another electoral season, we must reject division and violence,” he said.

Nentawe Yilwatda
August 23, 2026

2027: Loyalty ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠‌‌‍⁠‌to Tinubu, APC non-negotiable, says Ondo reconciliation committee

Dele Olanubi, the committee secretary, said members who left the APC to contest elective offices on other parties’ platforms had forfeited their membership.

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU
August 23, 2026

2027: NDC affirms Sule-Garo as Kano North senatorial candidate 

Usaini Mai-Riga, Kano NDC chairman, said the decision followed consultations and consideration of Mr Sule-Garo’s experience as a former member of the National Assembly.

Nasiru Sule-Garo
August 23, 2026

PDP rejects Ebonyi LG poll, threatens legal action

The PDP described the exercise as a “mono-party poll”, alleging that the state electoral commission failed to ensure participation of all registered parties.

PDP flag
August 23, 2026

2027: APC begins grassroots mobilisation in Eti-Osa East LCDA

Lagos APC inaugurated coordinators of the Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat (KOH) campaign group in Eti-Osa East LCDA.