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Politics

January 13, 2026

Uganda: Museveni seeks seventh term after four decades in power with Bobi Wine as contender

When Yoweri Museveni seized power in 1986, he said, “The problem of Africa in general and Uganda in particular is not the people but leaders who want to overstay in power.”

Museveni and Bobi Wine
January 13, 2026

Apocalyptic rhetoric not good for Nigeria’s progress, says APC

“National progress is better served by sincerity and accountability than apocalyptic political rhetoric,” said Mr Oladejo.

APC members holding party flag
January 12, 2026
Senator Ajibola Basiru
January 12, 2026

Tinubu implementing focused economic policies, says APC chieftain

The party chieftain described the recent endorsement of Mr Tinubu for a second term by Igbo leaders in the APC as a testament to the president’s exemplary leadership.

President Bola Tinubu
January 12, 2026

APC, PDP, LP members defect to Accord Party to ‘take back’ Lagos

The defectors said they joined Accord to be part of a “people-led mass coalition” to challenge the ruling APC’s dominance in the state.

Accord Party
January 12, 2026

2027: Choose right leadership over cartel politics, ex-presidential aspirant urges Nigerians

Mr Ofure-Key also called on Nigerians to reject vote-buying and cartel politics, as well as religious and ethnic manipulations.

Patience Ofure-Key
January 12, 2026

Kwankwaso Face-off: Governor Yusuf’s desire to defect to APC reasonable, NNPP says

“Under the circumstances, it’s apparent that the desire of the executive governor of Kano state to decamp to APC is reasonable and responsible,” the NPP statement said.

Governor Yusuf with Kwankwaso
January 12, 2026

Ondo speaker hails Governor Aiyedatiwa at 61

The speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, has described the leadership of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as remarkable.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa
January 12, 2026

Tinubu arrives in Abu Dhabi for sustainability summit

The 2026 ADSW, themed ‘The Nexus of Next, All Systems Go’, will focus on sustainable development, climate action, energy transition, and inclusive growth.

Abu Dhabi and President Bola Tinubu
January 12, 2026

Imo community demands accountability for oil revenue

A group of concerned community members, under the aegis of the Achi Stakeholders Forum, made the call at a news briefing in Owerri on Sunday.

Imo State gov, Hope Uzodimma (Credit: Nairametics)