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Politics

May 8, 2026

NDC will decide whether I’ll be presidential candidate or Obi’s running mate: Kwankwaso

Mr Kwankwaso has said NDC will decide whether he will be the party’s presidential candidate or a running mate to Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election.

and Former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
May 8, 2026

Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies at 86

Mr Mogae died on Friday. He was 86 years old.

Festus ‌Mogae
May 8, 2026

Court fixes May 25 for NDC’s lawsuit against new electoral act

The court has fixed May 25 for a hearing in a suit filed by the NDC, seeking an order striking down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026.

Nigeria Democratic Congress
May 8, 2026

Hayatu-Deen picks ADC nomination form for 2027 presidential election

Mr Hayatu-Deen pledged to unveil fresh governance ideas centred on massive job creation, reduced living costs, tackling insecurity, and lifting millions out of poverty.

May 8, 2026

Sudan accuses UAE of complicity in drone attack that killed UN peacekeepers

Sudan insisted that the drone attacks on the Kadguli logistics base by Rapid Support Forces last December constituted a war crime and accused the United Arab Emirates of complicity through its supply

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
May 8, 2026

Anambra assembly screens commissioner nominees

The Anambra House of Assembly on Thursday began screening commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Charles Soludo for confirmation.

Anambra State House of Assembly
May 8, 2026

Kano Governorship: Gov Yusuf submits APC nomination form as sole candidate

Briefing journalists at Treasure Suites shortly after submitting the form, Mr Yusuf described his second-term declaration as a fresh call to serve.

Governor Abba Yusuf
May 7, 2026

Funso Doherty announces defection from ADC to NDC

Mr Doherty was the Lagos ADC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections.

Funsho Doherty
May 7, 2026

2027: Hamzat submits Lagos governorship forms

“This journey is about service, responsibility, and building a Lagos that works better,” he said.

Obafemi Hamzat
May 7, 2026
Court dock