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Politics

September 15, 2026

Labour Party lawmaker Agbese leads new coalition in support of Tinubu

Mr Agbese said the organisation was a cross-party platform of visionary politicians and activists backing Mr Tinubu’s re-election bid.

Philip Agbese
September 15, 2026

Commuters hail Tinubu, Wike’s Karu road project

The construction also covered key feeder roads, including DSS Road, NIA Road, EFCC Road, Primus Hospital Road and Old CBN Quarters Road, all of which were fully rehabilitated.

Wike inspecting road construction
September 15, 2026

Despite $147 crude oil price, Yar’Adua sold petrol at N65 per litre, Atiku slams Tinubu

Mr Abubakar noted that despite oil revenue and deductions, including the hardship, petrol prices have surged to N1,470 per litre.

Atiku speaking with Tinubu
September 15, 2026

Only five candidates out of 43 to contest Delta’s three senatorial seats: INEC

Five women are among 43 candidates INEC listed to contest Delta’s three senatorial seats on January 16, 2027.

Onome Dema of the Labour Party and Amanda Omoraka of the Young Progressives Party.
September 15, 2026

Tinubu has lost focus as Nigeria’s president, says Solomon Dalung

Mr Dalung says President Bola Tinubu has lost focus and should not be re-elected in 2027.

Dalung, Tinubu
September 15, 2026

Shettima returns to Nigeria after BRICS summit in India

Nigeria became a BRICS partner country in 2025 and has since engaged the platform to strengthen South-South cooperation and broaden its relations with major emerging economies.

Shettima returns to Nigeria
September 14, 2026

Desmond Elliot begs Gbajabiamila, seeks reconciliation after losing Lagos APC House of Assembly ticket

In a viral social media video, Mr Elliot was seen on his knees as he begged Mr Gbajabiamila for forgiveness and sought reintegration into the ruling APC in Lagos.

Desmond Elliot and Gbajabiamila
September 14, 2026

Lecturers declaring support for Tinubu can’t supervise elections, Atiku warns INEC

“You cannot wear a party jersey today and expect Nigerians to accept you as an impartial referee on election day,” Mr Atiku’s spokesperson Phrank Shaibu said.

Atiku Abubakar
September 14, 2026

Security agencies pledge synergy ahead of 2027 elections

The Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Navy and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have pledged to work together during the 2027 general elections.

Security operatives enjoying groundnuts at polling unit