Former Senator representing Katsina South, Bello Mandiya, has died in Abuja at the age of 62. Mandiya died on Monday, September 7, 2026, according to the Katsina State Government. Ibrahim Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dikko Radda, confirmed the death. Mohammed also said the former lawmaker would be buried in Abuja on Tuesday. However,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has increased its preparations for the 2027 general elections. The commission directed its nationwide staff to work together and fix operational problems. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave this order on Monday in Lagos. He spoke during a two-day workshop for Administrative Secretaries from all 36 states and the…
The Federal Government has approved a new pensionable salary structure for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, raising the annual figure for Generals, Admirals and Air Chief Marshals to N29.75m. The amount translates to about N2.48m monthly when spread across 12 months. However, the figure applies to pension calculations and does not represent the monthly…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned politicians and political parties against abusive, inflammatory and threatening campaign statements ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC said offenders could face fines or imprisonment under the Electoral Act 2026. The warning comes amid growing political tensions and threats against voters, opponents and residents who hold dissenting views….
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed knew Peter Obi was a “packaged fraud” before joining him on the 2023 presidential ticket. Sowore made the allegation while reacting to recent comments by Baba-Ahmed about Obi, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other politicians…
Former Cross River State governor and Peoples Redemption Party presidential candidate, Donald Duke, has said Nigerians were better off under military rule than under the country’s current democratic system. Duke made the statement while assessing Nigeria’s 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule since the country returned to democracy in 1999. He argued that successive civilian…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election has gone unchallenged at the election tribunal. The 21-day window for filing petitions against the election result expired on Saturday without any candidate or political party approaching the tribunal. The Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo had opened its registry after the election….
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned traditional rulers in the state against engaging in partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde said monarchs who choose to participate openly in political activities should be prepared to be treated as politicians. The governor gave the warning on Saturday at the newly commissioned palace of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have vowed to act against politicians who issue threats ahead of the 2027 elections. The warning follows growing concerns over inflammatory statements by political actors across Nigeria. INEC said the Electoral Act allows it to sanction political parties and candidates who breach campaign rules. The…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has predicted that Rotimi Amaechi will ask his supporters to boycott the 2027 presidential election. According to Wike, Amaechi will make the call before 11am on election day. Wike spoke at a grand reception held in his honour in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State on…
