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Politics

September 13, 2026

Why Northern Women Ulama endorsed Tinubu: Uba Sani

“They are not endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu based on sentiments; it is simply because of what he has done for Nigeria and for Northern Nigeria in particular,’’ he said.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
September 13, 2026

2027: Analysts urge Nigerians to look beyond party sentiments, assess presidential candidates’ records

Political analysts have urged Nigerians to critically assess the presidential candidates for the 2027 elections, following INEC’s release of the final list.

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
September 13, 2026

2027: INEC ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌⁠‍⁠‍‌lists Yero, Shehu Sani, Adamu, Katung, 29 others as Kaduna National Assembly candidates

INEC has cleared 33 candidates to contest the three senatorial seats in Kaduna State in the January 2027 National Assembly elections.

Mukhtar Yero, Shehu Sani, Lawal Usman, and Sunday Katung
September 13, 2026

We’ll support Tinubu for second term, expect power back to Northern Nigeria after his tenure: Zulum

He said Northern leaders had resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid, with an understanding that power would return to the north afterwards.

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum
September 13, 2026

Lagos PDP open to alliance to unseat APC in 2027, says campaign DG

Mr Olalemi said the PDP was reaching out to political parties and interests that shared its objective of defeating the APC in the 2027 governorship election.

PDP flag
September 13, 2026

ADC senatorial candidate seeks support for Atiku, Babba-Kaita in Katsina

Mr Garki said the promises made by Mr Abubakar would be fulfilled if elected president of the country.

ADC logo
September 12, 2026

I dumped Peter Obi for SDP because he lacks courage, says Isa El-Buba

“When a leader loses that one thing, you lose me,” Mr El-Buba said when asked why he dumped Mr Obi to endorse the SDP candidate.

Obi, El-Buba
September 12, 2026

2027 Elections: Islamic cleric cautions against religious campaigns

“It’s bad for us to use religion for campaigns because, if we are to use religion, we are becoming lawless according to the law,” he said.

Islamic cleric
September 12, 2026

2027: Jehu Nnaji emerges Enugu NNPP governorship candidate 

Mr Nnaji emerged as the sole candidate at the party’s direct primary election held on Saturday.

Jehu Nnaji
September 12, 2026

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 15 others make INEC’s final presidential candidates’ list

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates.

Abubakar Atiku, Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi