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LatestOctober 6, 2026

Political news from Nigeria and around the world, covering elections, government, public policy, political parties, diplomacy and legislative developments.

INEC chairman Joash Amupitan speaking into microphones in a file photograph

Lagos, Kano and Kaduna Lead Nigeria’s Voter Register

October 6, 2026

The Quebec flag, showing a white cross and four upright white fleurs-de-lis on a blue field.

Parti Québécois Wins Quebec Election, Falls Short of Majority

October 6, 2026

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, wearing blue attire and a red cap, waves from an aircraft doorway.

Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Six-Day Lagos Visit

October 5, 2026

A wooden gavel and sound block, used as a generic court file illustration.

Court Orders Olawepo-Hashim Listed for Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Vote

October 5, 2026

Interior of Nigeria’s Senate chamber, with curved rows of red seats and the presiding officer’s dais.

Electoral Act Review Should Wait Until After 2027, Adaramodu Says

October 5, 2026

Economic Community of West African States emblem on a white background.

ECOWAS Plans Youth Observers for Nigeria’s 2027 Elections

October 4, 2026

INEC Warns Nigerians Against Fake September–October Voter Registration Website

October 3, 2026

Rotimi Amaechi speaking to reporters in an undated CRA Advocacy Network file photograph

Amaechi Says He Would Back Tinubu If Petrol Falls to ₦600 on Saturday

October 2, 2026

CAN Urges Issue-Based Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections

October 2, 2026

Senator Solomon Adeola and Sesi Whingan shaking hands in an October 2025 file photograph.

Rotham Says He Has Withdrawn Yayi Suit, Remains in Ogun Race

October 2, 2026

Kogi INEC Sets October 9–15 for PVC Collection

October 2, 2026

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed on Arise News Prime Time, identified as PRP national chairman

Baba-Ahmed Urges Opposition Cooperation Over 2027 Legal Hurdles

October 1, 2026

2027: Shettima Rallies Northern Artists for Tinubu’s Re-Election

2027: Shettima Rallies Northern Artists for Tinubu’s Re-Election

September 30, 2026

Gombe PDP Suspends Governorship Aspirants Mailantarki and Garry Over Anti-Party Activities

Gombe PDP Suspends Governorship Aspirants Mailantarki and Garry Over Anti-Party Activities

September 30, 2026

Wike Promises Resignation If Tinubu Loses FCT, Rivers in 2027

Wike Promises Resignation If Tinubu Loses FCT, Rivers in 2027

September 30, 2026