Friday, October 23, 2026

Politics

October 15, 2026

2027: Only eight women on INEC’s list of Katsina’s 420 legislative candidates

The final list released by INEC showed that only eight women will be contesting in the general elections in Katsina.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
October 15, 2026

Tinubu wants another term but ashamed to face Nigerians to account for his first term: Atiku

“Now he wants another mandate. Before asking Nigerians for one, he must face them and account for the first term,” Mr Abubakar said.

President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar
October 15, 2026

Kaduna: Gov Sani signs bill establishing post-basic nursing college in Rigasa

Governor Uba Sani has signed an executive bill establishing the Kaduna State College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences in Rigasa, Igabi council area.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
October 15, 2026

Lagos APC tackles SDP presidential candidate for knocking Tinubu’s plan to skip campaign rallies

“If you are too tired to campaign, you are too weak to govern. The excuse of bowing out of the 2027 campaign is a cowardly smokescreen,” said Mr Adebayo.

Adewole Adebayo
October 15, 2026

Enugu governor urges SEDC to prioritise gas pipeline, railway projects

Governor Peter Mbah has urged the South-East Development Commission to prioritise regional gas pipeline and railway projects to accelerate economic growth.

Peter Mbah
October 15, 2026

Northerners have nothing to fear about Tinubu’s re-election, says Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Northern Nigeria has nothing to fear from President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, urging regional leaders to support his bid for a second term.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
October 15, 2026

Enugu Campaigns: Police order area commanders, DPOs to strengthen security

The police commissioner in Enugu has ordered area commanders and DPOs to strengthen security in their respective jurisdictions as political campaigns heighten.

police commissioner in Enugu, Mamman Giwa
October 14, 2026

2027: Gov Sani rallies support for Tinubu

Mr Sani charged all political appointees to close ranks for the success of the APC.

Governor Uba Sani
October 14, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
October 14, 2026

2027: Adeleke backs Tinubu’s re-election, says victory is certain

The governor urged Nigerians to give Mr Tinubu more time for his reforms to take effect.

Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu