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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Politics

September 8, 2026

Adamawa assembly passes bill on gratuity, death benefits for emirs, chiefs

The Adamawa House of Assembly has passed a bill seeking to provide gratuity and death benefits for emirs and chiefs.

Adamawa House of Assembly
September 8, 2026

Nasarawa assembly hails Gov Sule for approving 2025/2026 students’ bursary

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for approving the disbursement of bursary allowances to students.

Abdullahi Sule
September 8, 2026

Peace groups urge restraint over Musa-El-Rufai crisis in Kaduna

A coalition in Kaduna has urged residents to exercise restraint and reject attempts to turn political disagreements into ethnic, religious or sectarian tensions.

Christopher Musa and El-Rufai
September 7, 2026
Peter Obi
September 7, 2026

NDC made mistake choosing Kwankwaso; party doomed to lose 2027 election: NNPP

The NNPP says the NDC is doomed to lose the 2027 presidential election for Rabiu Kwankwaso as its vice-presidential candidate.

New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP)
September 7, 2026

I’ll improve Nigeria like I did Anambra, Peter Obi replies Datti Baba-Ahmed

“I’ve passed through Anambra State, and I improved the state in critical areas of development. I can do the same thing in Nigeria if given the opportunity,” Mr Obi said.

Peter Obi with Datti Baba-Ahmed
September 7, 2026

Osun Election: APC, PDP file petitions challenging Gov Adeleke’s re-election

The APC and PDP have filed petitions before the Osun Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election.

Gov Adeleke, APC, PDP
September 7, 2026

We won’t collect N3,000 to campaign, vote for Tinubu in Kano: APC Supporters

Some members of the All Progressives Congress in Kano expressed displeasure over the N3,000 each the party gave them to attend President Bola Tinubu’s campaign rally.

APC Supporters
September 7, 2026

Governors who will bow out in May 2027

While some governors will retain their seats, others will not return after their two-term constitutional limit elapses in May 2027.

Fubara, Sanwo-Olu, Bala Mohammed, Sule, Fintiri, Buni
September 6, 2026

Badagry ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠⁠⁠‌‌ready to deliver victory for Tinubu, Hamzat in 2027: APC Chieftain

Mr Ajose said the people of Badagry remained committed to the APC’s ideals and progressive philosophy.

Tinubu and Kadri Hamzat