Thursday, November 12, 2026

Politics

September 16, 2023

Kano governor fires commissioner who warned corrupt tribunal judges of deadly consequences

The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu-Dantiye, said the governor was distancing himself from the “unguarded utterances”.

Governor Abba Yusuf
September 16, 2023

I rejected U.S. pressure to interfere in Sierra Leone’s election, President Bio alleges

President Julius Maada Bio was declared winner of the June 24 election after amassing 56.17 per cent of votes.

Presidents Julius Maada Bio and Joe Biden
September 16, 2023

“Collect bribes to compromise election petition, lose your life,” Kano official warns Nigeria’s corrupt judges

“Any judge that allows himself to be used and collect bribes and pass judgement that is not right…must choose between his life and the bribe money he collected.”

Adamu Kibiya (Credit: ministry of land and physical planning)
September 16, 2023

Dino Melaye pledges to reform Kogi if elected governor

The PDP candidate promised to reform the state civil service, improve infrastructure and create an Independent Kogi Economic Development Commission.

Dino Melaye
September 15, 2023

Appeal Court upholds election of Bauchi Rep member Jafaru Leko

The court held that the petitioners (Mr Magaji and PDP) failed to prove their case on the preponderance of evidence.

Court
September 15, 2023

Otti asks security agents to fish out killers of beheaded Labour Party chieftain

Governor Alex Otti has condemned the killing of a Labour Party chieftain, Zakari Maduka, in Abia and urged security agents to fish out his killers.

Abia state governor, Alex Otti
September 15, 2023

Tribunal affirms election of Labour Party senator

The tribunal struck out the petition filed by Valentine Asuen of the APC in Edo South.

Neda Imasuen
September 15, 2023

Bayelsa APC lawmaker accepts defeat, congratulates PDP candidate

“I congratulate Hon Marie Ebikake on her victory in the February 2023 House of Representatives election, as well as the favourable judgment she got against me.”

September 15, 2023

Imo is river of blood; I’ll tackle insecurity, says Labour Party guber candidate

“Insecurity has turned Imo into a river of blood and arson,” Mr Achonu.”

Athan Achonu and Governor Hope Uzodimma
September 15, 2023

Nigeria, Angola to strengthen bilateral ties

Nigeria says it will work with Angola to enhance public media cooperation and boost bilateral relations between the two countries.

Angolan ambassador to Nigeria Jose Zau and Information minister Mohammed Idris