Sunday, 30 August, 2026

Category: Politics


The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged politicians contesting elective positions in the 2027 general elections to allow their conduct and actions to speak for their suitability for public office rather than resorting to Read more…


The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), South East Zone, has urged youths in the region to prepare to use their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to elect competent and credible leaders in the 2027 general elections. The council said the outcome Read more…


Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that the growing practice of serving governors, senior political office holders and party leaders descending on states during off-cycle elections with large entourages and heavy security details could threaten Nigeria’s democracy if left unchecked. Jonathan, Read more…


Business mogul and elder brother of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Dr Adedeji Adeleke, has alleged that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, did everything possible to prevent his younger brother from winning the August 15 Read more…


By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The intractable issue that threatened to tear Nnewi apart over the move for Hon Echezona Anazodo to enjoy multiple tenure over the right of Nnewichi to produce next Council Chairman seems to have resolved. This followed Read more…


Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, reiterated that his desire for the state is not just about embarking on projects, but in doing those things that would touch the lives of the people positively. Fubara disclosed this at the unveiling of Read more…


President Bola Tinubu yesterday congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it was studying the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election and would consult its lawyers before deciding its next step. The Read more…


Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, said he is not concerned about the possibility of being treated as a “spare tyre” if he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, win the 2027 election. Kwankwaso Read more…


Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump’s claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded “will remain Iranian”. Trump has repeatedly insisted that Read more…


Some Islamic leaders have said rhetoric against Christians over the Muslim-Muslim ticket of President Bola Tinubu could hurt his chances at the polls. They urged Nigerians to prioritise competence, fairness, national development and unity above religious considerations. The clerics spoke Read more…


Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party has won 19 of the 30 Local Government Areas in Saturday’s Osun governorship election, according to results announced during the ongoing collation. His closest challenger, All Progressives Congress candidate Bola Oyebamiji, won 11 Read more…


..Pledges Support, Employment Opportunities, and Women & Youth Empowerment By Uzo Ugwunze The Member representing Idemili South Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Barr. Ebuka Igwe (Ugosinachi Idemili), has felicitated with the women of Akwuukwu during their 2026 Read more…