BBNaija S11: Barry secures first spot in final after winning HoH
Barry becomes the first BBNaija Season 11 finalist after winning the Head of House challenge and securing the Ultimate Veto Power, granting him major influence over nominations.
Category : Politics
Oba of Lagos Backs Tinubu for 2027, No Vacancy in Aso Rock
Oba of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu declares support for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election, saying there is no vacancy in Aso Rock for the next four or five years.
Yari: North owes Tinubu support in 2027, no excuses
APC campaign DG Abdulaziz Yari urges northerners to back President Tinubu's 2027 re-election, citing loyalty from 2019. He spoke in Lagos on Monday.
UK Lists 65 Countries for Windrush Scheme, Nigeria Included
The UK government published 65 countries and territories whose citizens may qualify for the Windrush Scheme, with Nigeria among the 36 African and Caribbean nations listed.
Obi Denies Leaving Anambra With Unpaid Debts, Says He Paid All
Peter Obi denies leaving unpaid salaries, pensions, or contractor fees as Anambra governor in 2014, says he left N2.1 billion ecological fund.
US Confirms Bermuda Citizens Get 180-Day Visa-Free Entry
The US State Department confirms Bermuda citizens can visit visa-free for up to 180 days, with conditions for certain travel purposes.
SEC Alerts Investors to Dangote Refinery IPO Fraud Schemes
Nigeria's SEC warns investors of fraudulent schemes targeting the N2.15 trillion Dangote Refinery IPO, urging payments only through authorised agents as the offer opened September 14, 2026.
Ajadi Tours Oyo Central Constituencies to Boost APM Grassroots
APM senatorial candidate Ajadi visited three Oyo Central constituencies on Sunday, meeting party leaders and women/youth groups to build a grassroots campaign structure ahead of 2027.
N5m Bet: X User Challenges Obidients to Name Obi's UNN Classmate
An X user, Bayo Bilisi, offers ₦5 million to anyone who can name a classmate who graduated with Peter Obi from UNN in 1984. The challenge targets Obidient Movement supporters with a one-week deadline.
Yari Visits Oba of Lagos for Tinubu 2027 Campaign
Senator Abdulaziz Yari, APC 2027 campaign DG, visited the Oba of Lagos with top leaders to mobilise grassroots support for President Tinubu's re-election, sparking mixed reactions online.
Anambra still repaying loans from Obi, Obiano era - Commissioner
Anambra's Finance Commissioner says monthly FAAC deductions continue for loans taken by previous administrations, including Peter Obi's, as Soludo's government claims 83% debt reduction.
Scotland, Wales, NI Ministers Declare Westminster's Time Ending
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland first ministers signed a joint agreement declaring Westminster's time is ending and no UK government can block democracy.
Fact Check: Peter Obi Has Not Stepped Down From 2027 Race
A viral Threads claim that Peter Obi withdrew from the 2027 presidential race and backed Seyi Makinde is false. Fact-checkers at DUBAWA confirmed Obi remains the NDC candidate, actively campaigning.
Soludo Praises Bishop Ezeokafor at 74
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo congratulates Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Paulinus Ezeokafor, on his 74th birthday, describing him as a priest with excellence and distinction.
Ex-Adamawa Speaker Leaves APC for APM Before 2027 Polls
Former Adamawa Speaker Kabiru Mijinyawa resigns from APC over unfair primary, joins Allied Peoples Movement (APM) ahead of 2027 election.
LP Disowns Arabambi Over Suit Seeking Obi's Academic Records
The Labour Party has publicly disowned Abayomi Arabambi, saying he is not a member, after he filed suits demanding Peter Obi's academic records from WAEC, NYSC, and UNN.
NiMet Predicts 3 Days of Mixed Weather, Thunderstorms in South
NiMet forecasts a mix of rain and sunshine across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, with thunderstorms expected in several southern states, including Lagos, Rivers, and Delta, later in the day.
Lawan, APC Seek Dismissal of Suit Challenging His Return
Senator Ahmad Lawan and the APC have filed preliminary objections asking a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit challenging the May 18 Yobe North primary election outcome, citing lack of jurisdiction and statute-barred filing.
Ortom Explains Loan of Vehicle to Peter Obi in Benue
Former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom confirms lending his Toyota Land Cruiser to Peter Obi, dismissing political interpretations as 'ridiculous and shameful'.
Canada Lists 36 Countries for IEC Work Travel Programme
Canada confirms 36 countries and territories eligible for the International Experience Canada (IEC) youth mobility programme, with no African nation included.
Obasanjo: Nigeria's role was decisive in ending apartheid
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says apartheid in South Africa would not have ended when it did without Nigeria's decisive involvement, citing racial solidarity and naming key allies.
600 Northern Academics Endorse Tinubu, ASUU Says No
Over 600 northern academics endorsed President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid in Kaduna, but ASUU swiftly distanced itself, calling the move misleading.
FG to Probe Petrol Pricing as Stations Hike Pump Prices
FG agencies sign pact to investigate petrol pricing after Dangote's N85 hike pushes pump prices to N1,460 per litre in parts of Nigeria.
Omokri: Tinubu's FBI Records Not Proof of Criminal Activity
Reno Omokri says Tinubu's declared birth date is March 29, 1952, dismissing claims he is 91. FBI records do not imply criminality, he argues.
Petrol Prices Hit N1,450 as CPPE Rejects Subsidy Return
Petrol prices in Nigeria rose to between N1,400 and N1,450 per litre in major cities, as CPPE CEO Dr Muda Yusuf rejected calls to restore the universal fuel subsidy, urging fiscal accountability instead.
Zamfara Governor Backs Tinubu Reelection Bid Ahead of 2027
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal pledges full support for President Tinubu's 2027 reelection, hosting campaign DG Abdul'aziz Yari Abubakar in Gusau.
Zulum: North Backs Tinubu 2027, Power to Return South
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum says Northern leaders agreed to back President Tinubu’s 2027 reelection, with power returning North afterward.
Anifowoshe: Kwara APC Defections Not Collapse, Wike Claims Unproven
APC chieftain Titilope Anifowoshe says Kwara defections to PDP are not a collapse but warns the party to address internal grievances and Wike's claims before 2027.
Atiku Told to Focus on Agenda, Not Tinubu's Past, Ahead of 2027
A Nigerian lawyer, Titilope Anifowose, urges Atiku Abubakar to focus on his agenda for Nigeria rather than hiring a Washington lobbyist to investigate President Tinubu's past, calling the $1.2 million deal a worrying political precedent.
NNPP Crisis: INEC Drops Presidential Candidate from Final List
INEC's final list omits NNPP's Suleiman Dikwa despite provisional inclusion, triggering internal party crisis and gag order on officials.
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