Saturday, September 12, 2026 Political activity is heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections, while Nigeria’s economy showed mixed signals and security forces reported both gains and fresh tragedies across the country. Here is a roundup of the major developments. 2027 Campaigns Gather Pace as Parties Trade Words The Social Democratic Party Presidential Campaign…

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President Bola Tinubu and Governor Ahmadu Fintiri lead tributes to a towering figure whose career spanned governance, business, politics, and pan-African economic leadership. Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, is dead. Tukur, a former governor of the old Gongola State and Minister of Industries, died on Saturday at the…

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The electoral commission has published the names of 18 presidential candidates and their running mates ahead of the January 2027 general elections, featuring a mix of familiar political heavyweights and new contenders. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The list,…

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The state government has released funds to settle outstanding pension obligations and bridge gaps between the old and new pension schemes for its retired workers. The Ogun State Government on Friday said it has released ₦6.75 billion for the payment of gratuity and additional pension benefits to retirees in the state. This was contained in…

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A fire and stampede at a school in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed at least 26 children, the UN children’s agency said on Friday, with some pupils leaping from windows on high floors to escape the carnage. The blaze in the city of Bukavu on Thursday began around 9:00 am (0700 GMT) while…

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The FBI said the engagement became necessary following the shutdown of some USAID programmes by the United States Government in 2025. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have commenced a joint investigation into the alleged diversion and mismanagement of funds provided under United States Government-supported…

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Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has dismissed claims that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, faces widespread rejection in northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 election, describing the perception as “make-believe” and “propaganda”. Umeh, a key supporter of Obi’s presidential bid, said the former Anambra State governor had already…

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately publish a clear nationwide timetable for the production, distribution and collection of Permanent Voter Cards, warning that no Nigerian who has successfully registered should be disenfranchised by administrative delays. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam…

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Economy and Finance The naira continued to face pressure against the US dollar, selling at ₦1,326.5192/$1 at the official foreign exchange market on Friday, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s fixed-income market ended the week on a firmer footing, with Treasury bill and Federal Government bond yields declining amid strong…

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