Omoyeni Olabode-17 Oct, 2026

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, have officially taken their oaths of office for a second four-year term, marking a watershed moment in the political history of the state.

Omoyeni Olabode-17 Oct, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a formal request to the Nigerian Senate for the confirmation of six new top officials to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Omoyeni Olabode-12 Oct, 2026

The Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Governor, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, has officially resigned from his position in the state government with immediate effect on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Omoyeni Olabode-30 Sep, 2026

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, is set to honour the Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Dr. Seyi Jakande, in recognition of his contributions to development, public healthcare, and social welfare in Lagos State.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 Sep, 2026

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo reflected on his youth while addressing young congregants. Okpebholo stated that seeing young people active in ministry brought back memories of his teenage years under the influence of the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa, drawing a direct line between his early deliverance work and his administration's current crackdown on violent cult groups and security threats across Edo State.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 Sep, 2026

A major political row has erupted in Kebbi State as the state government and supporters of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), trade fierce accusations over the management of state revenues totaling ₦627.14 billion.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 Sep, 2026

Legal practitioner Obunike Calistus Ohaegbu has dragged the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) before the Federal High Court in Abuja, alleging that the party leadership has unlawfully refused to announce the official results of its primary election for the Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency of Anambra State.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Sep, 2026

Peter Obi has raised concerns over the physical absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from key national and international platforms, questioning his whereabouts following the President's failure to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Sep, 2026

Human rights lawyer and political commentator Deji Adeyanju has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately enforce a recent Supreme Court judgment by removing affected political candidates from its official portal.

Omoyeni Olabode-25 Sep, 2026

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and 2019 presidential candidate, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has publicly rejected his inclusion in former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential campaign policy team, declaring that he was neither consulted nor gave his consent to be listed.

Omoyeni Olabode-25 Sep, 2026

The National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sultan Bello, has resigned from the party with immediate effect following his exclusion from the newly unveiled campaign council for Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential bid.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Sep, 2026

Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that he recently travelled to Italy on a spiritual pilgrimage to offer intercessory prayers for the nation and its leadership amidst ongoing security challenges.

Omoyeni Olabode-21 Sep, 2026

The former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, affectionately known as Ibro, has passed away at the age of 77. The elder statesman and prominent businessman reportedly collapsed at his Abuja residence on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and was subsequently rushed to a private hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Sep, 2026

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced that he will completely retire from active politics at the end of his tenure as governor, firmly ruling out any future ambition to contest for a seat in the Nigerian Senate.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Sep, 2026

Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) were reportedly targeted by suspected politically sponsored thugs during a mobilization rally in Warri, Delta State, on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Sep, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has declared that he has nothing to conceal regarding his background, explicitly asking institutions to make his academic credentials and official records available for public verification.

Omoyeni Olabode-15 Sep, 2026

The Oyo State chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), requesting increased oversight and monitoring of Oyo State Government expenditures as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Omoyeni Olabode-14 Sep, 2026

Lagos State House of Assembly member Desmond Elliot was seen kneeling and prostrating before the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The emotional reconciliation attempt occurred during a meeting with former Speaker Gbajabiamila and other All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Lagos.

Omoyeni Olabode-11 Sep, 2026

The Federal Government has announced plans to provide students in public senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions across Nigeria with 100 megabytes (MB) of free daily internet data starting October 1, 2026.

Omoyeni Olabode-8 Sep, 2026

The organizers of an agricultural empowerment initiative spearhead by retired Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, have accused government officials of blocking access to a designated public facility in Nasarawa North.

Omoyeni Olabode-8 Sep, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.

Omoyeni Olabode-7 Sep, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has declared that his primary concern regarding the 2027 general elections is not the outcome itself, but how the electorate will safeguard their ballots on election day.

Omoyeni Olabode-7 Sep, 2026

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a scathing attack on Governor Seyi Makinde, dismissing his reported 2027 presidential ambition as a mere political charade designed to seek attention and distract the public.

Omoyeni Olabode-4 Sep, 2026

Former Kano State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) having over 30 state governors in its fold will not guarantee President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.

Omoyeni Olabode-1 Sep, 2026

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, has shifted the hearing of a suit seeking to restrain the conduct of the upcoming Local Government Council elections in Oyo State to September 10, 2026.

Omoyeni Olabode-1 Sep, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a fresh directive calling on former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, to present himself immediately for questioning over an alleged $14.86 million fraud.

Omoyeni Olabode-1 Sep, 2026

Human rights activist and legal practitioner Deji Adeyanju has strongly condemned the use of religious places of worship for political mobilization, warning that leveraging faith for political gain threatens national unity.