Saturday, September 5, 2026

Politics

May 6, 2026

Peter Obi is fly-by-night politician scheming for free presidential ticket: Former SGF Babachir Lawal

“He doesn’t want to participate in primaries. He prefers to be a consensus candidate, and that consensus must be him,” said the ADC chieftain.

Obi in Igbo attire
May 6, 2026

Sule Lamido’s son joins Jigawa governorship race

Mustapha Sule Lamido, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, has joined the Jigawa governorship race in the 2027 election.

May 6, 2026

ADC slashes nomination fees, releases revised 2026 primaries timetable

The party retained its concession policy, offering a 50 per cent discount to youths aged 18 to 35 and 25 per cent to women and persons with disabilities.

ADC members in Kaduna
May 6, 2026

Gov Ododo hails INEC’s restoration of state constituencies

Mr Ododo said this on Tuesday in Lokoja during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by INEC.

Gov Ododo
May 6, 2026

Minister pays tribute to late Yar’Adua, urges value-driven leadership

Housing minister Muttaqa Rabe-Darma has paid tribute to late President Umaru Yar’Adua’s legacy of servant leadership, humility, integrity, and commitment to the rule of law.

Muttaqa Rabe-Darma
May 5, 2026

Senate amends standing rules, limits chances of incoming senators to contest presiding, principal offices

Senators who were not in the ninth and 10th Senates would not be eligible to contest presiding officer positions in the 11th Senate.

Nigerian Senate
May 5, 2026

Christian group urges reforms for women’s inclusion in politics

The group cited Nigeria’s four per cent women representation in governance as a major barrier to sustainable development.

Africa Faith and Justice Network
May 5, 2026

Governorship aspirant Girei pledges to tackle insecurity in Adamawa

According to Mr Girei, poverty can only be fought by providing free, quality education for children.

Salihu Girei
May 5, 2026

Oyo APC hails Tegbe’s ministerial nomination

The Oyo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress has hailed the nomination of Joseph Tegbe as power minister.

APC members