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Politics

September 17, 2026

Former Imo APC chair seeks talks over Gov Uzodimma’s successor

A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Imo has called for an honest conversation about continuity and consolidation beyond Governor Hope Uzodimma’s tenure.

Hope Uzodimma in APC attire
September 17, 2026

Tinubu: Abdulmumin Jibrin backs Wike, tells APC governors to work with FCT minister

“If anybody at the subnational level feels it may work against him or his interest, they should discuss with Wike,” said Mr Jibrin.

APC governors and Wike
September 17, 2026

UN expert urges global action against ‘denialism politics’

“Combating denialism must never serve as a pretext for censorship or repression,” a UN rights expert said.

Bernard Duhaime
September 16, 2026

Abacha’s son emerges Kano PDP guber candidate

Mr Gambo-Bichi said the replacement process was conducted in line with the Electoral Act.

Muhammad Abacha
September 16, 2026

Media warned against inflammatory, sensational reports ahead of 2027 elections

ACI has warned journalists against publishing unverified, inflammatory, and sensational reports.

Cameramen and Journalists
September 16, 2026

Africans becoming open to military rule as demands for democracy weaken: Report

The report also found that fewer than half of Africans considered their country a democracy (47%) and said they were satisfied with how democracy works in their country (38%).

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso leaders, Tinubu standing with military chiefs
September 16, 2026

APC condemns violent attacks on members, party offices in Kaduna, seeks police probe

The APC spokesman warned that “no political contest is greater than the peace and security of Kaduna State.

September 16, 2026

Tinubu knows about rainbow coalition; I’m not answerable to APC governors: Wike

“There is nothing that I do that I don’t tell Mr President. I’m not answerable to APC governors,” the minister said.

Wike 
September 15, 2026

Trump slams Supreme Court justices for rejecting restrictions on mail-in voting

The court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s request to stay the implementation of a universal injunction against new mail-in ballot rules from the U.S. Postal Service.

United States President Donald Trump
September 15, 2026

NASIEC fixes October 15 for councillorship bye-election in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) has fixed October 15 for a councillorship bye-election in Katakpa Ward.

Nasarawa Map