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Politics

August 21, 2026

Nigerians will re-elect Tinubu in 2027 based on his records: APC Chieftain

Ishaku Yamawo, APC chairman in the Federal Capital Territory, says Nigerians will re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027 based on his administration’s recorded achievements.

Tinubu in APC dress
August 21, 2026

Adeleke thanks supporters, pays tributes to Osun election violence victims

Governor Ademola Adeleke has thanked the Accord Party and supporters for his re-election in Saturday’s governorship poll in Osun.

Ademola Adeleke
August 21, 2026

Fuel Subsidy: Atiku’s proposal is for subsidising local oil production, aide says

“(The former vice-president) said he will subsidise Nigerian fuel production, not imported fuel—capped, audited and transparent,” his aide clarified.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar
August 21, 2026

‘I won, beat you guys,’ Davido teases Wike over Osun poll victory

In the short clip, the singer said, “I won, beat you guys,” as Mr Wike responded, disputing the claim, saying, “No, no.”

L-R: Jordan Nyesom-Wike, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, David Adeleke, and Joaquin Nyesom-Wike.
August 21, 2026

How El-Rufai started rumour about me being Mossad agent: Donald Duke

“It was Nasir El-Rufai who started the rumours about me being Mossad, and I confronted him about it,” Mr Duke said.

August 21, 2026

Atiku advertising economic ignorance by pushing to restore fuel subsidy in Nigeria: Tinubu

“One of my opponents now says he will go back to subsidy. I read it. That is a demonstration of serious ignorance of governance and economy,” Mr Tinubu stated.

Tinubu sitting with Atiku
August 21, 2026

Oluyede visits Ekiti governor, pledges support for Tinubu’s re-election

Wole Oluyede, PDP governorship candidate in the June 20 election in Ekiti, has promised to work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

Biodun Oyebanji
August 21, 2026

Kano to push for fair share of federal appointments, recruitments: SSG

The Kano government has reiterated its determination to earnestly pursue and fully utilise whatever is legitimately due to the state under the Federal Character principle.

Kano governor
August 21, 2026

Mutfwang condemns attack on Plateau community

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has condemned the attack on Bin-mper community in Mangu council area, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable.

Body bags used to illustrate this story (Credit: X)
August 21, 2026

Kwara senator Mustapha resigns from APC after losing governorship ticket

Saliu Mustapha, lawmaker representing Kwara Central in the Senate, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress after losing the governorship ticket to Salihu Yakubu-Danladi.

Kwara senator Mustapha