Thursday, November 12, 2026

Politics

October 6, 2023

Atiku condemns Muslim-Muslim ticket; says it’s ‘absolutely wrong’ for Nigeria

“Till today, I will not do Muslim-Muslim ticket. I don’t have to be president because I don’t believe it is right for this country.”

Atiku Abubakar, Kashim Shettima, and Bola Tinubu
October 6, 2023

I advised Obasanjo to fix Lagos election for Tinubu in 2003: Atiku

The former vice-president said he stood up to his principal at the time, former president Olusegun Obasanjo, and convinced him to “leave” Lagos for Mr Tinubu.

Atiku, Tinubu
October 5, 2023

Kebbi: PDP rejects tribunal judgment affirming Gov. Idris’ victory

The chairman, therefore, called on the teeming PDP supporters to remain resolute, firm and law-abiding.

Governor Nasir Idris
October 5, 2023

Anyone who presents forged certificate to INEC is doomed, Festus Keyamo’s 2019 tweet backfires

Four years after Keyamo’s statement, it backfired when Chicago State University (CSU), in a deposition, confirmed Mr Tinubu submitted a forged certificate to INEC.

Festus Keyamo and Bola Tinubu
October 5, 2023

Why Aiyedatiwa did not respond to notice from Ondo Assembly: Lawyer

Mr Aiyedatiwa had secured an interim order from the Abuja Federal High Court, restraining the assembly from impeaching him.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa
October 5, 2023

Gov Alia says no ransom was paid for release of Benue commissioner

Kidnappers continue to hold former Chairman, Ukum LGA, Washima Erukaa and his cousin, kidnapped when he went to negotiate the release of Mr Erukaa.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
October 5, 2023

Kebbi govt to sanitise water transportation as eight bodies are recovered after boat mishap

The state governor warned that henceforth passengers without life jackets won’t be allowed to board any boat.

Kebbi Governor, Nasir Idris
October 5, 2023

Ogun govt seeks U.S. partnership in developing critical sectors

The state government said it considered the U.S. a progressive partner in the areas of economy, good governance, security, climate change and human capital development.

Governor Dapo Abiodun and American Consul General to Nigeria, Will Stevens
October 5, 2023

Reps pledge to secure Mohbad’s royalties from Naira Marley’s record label

Rep Olumide Osoba, said the current system often falls short in adequately protecting the rights of upcoming musicians.

Mohbad and Olumide Osoba
October 4, 2023

GOC warns soldiers to stay clear of Kogi politics

Mr Ali-Alabi said as soldiers, they have no business with partisan politics, as such anyone who gets involved will face the consequences.

Nigerian Soldiers