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Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Jun 2026

El-Rufai's Wiretapping Trial Advances as DSS Closes Prosecution Case

Former Kaduna governor faces five cybercrime charges after admitting to intercepting NSA communications during a February TV interview.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Jun 2026

Federal Court Adjourns Challenge to Donald Duke's PRP Presidential Bid

A lawsuit questioning former Cross River governor Donald Duke's eligibility as the People's Redemption Party's 2027 presidential candidate has been postponed…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Jun 2026

Tinubu Inaugurates Water Network for Abuja Satellite Towns

President Tinubu commissioned a water supply project linking Karu, Orozo, Jikwoyi and Kurudu, pledging an end to infrastructure neglect in FCT suburbs.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·23 Jun 2026

Presidency Dismisses Obi's Call for Tinubu to Resign as Childish

Peter Obi demands President Tinubu step down over economic hardship and security failures. The Presidency responds by rejecting the demand and defending its…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Re-election With 319,224 Votes, Makes History

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has become the first governor of Ekiti State to secure re-election, winning Saturday's poll with over 319,000 votes.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

Diri attributes Peter Akp's deputy appointment to spiritual guidance

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri says he experienced intense spiritual direction when selecting Dr. Peter Akp as deputy governor after Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo's death…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

Court to rule on Duke's PRP candidacy as rival challenges membership status

A federal high court in Abuja will hear arguments over whether former Cross River governor Donald Duke met eligibility requirements to represent the People's…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

Sowore Remanded in Kuje as Court Revokes Bail, Dismisses Recusal Bid

Federal High Court Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Omoyele Sowore detained at Kuje Correctional Centre after revoking his bail over missed court appearances in…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

Oyebanji: Re-election Victory Demands Deeper Service Commitment to Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji says his electoral victory has reinforced his duty to improve welfare and governance across the state.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

Bayelsa Governor Diri Credits Divine Guidance in Deputy Selection

Governor Douye Diri appointed Dr. Peter Akp as deputy governor following Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo's death, citing spiritual direction in his decision-making…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

Makarfi pushes Tinubu to declare national emergency over insecurity

Former Kaduna governor Ahmed Makarfi has called on President Tinubu to invoke extraordinary measures to tackle Nigeria's worsening security crisis.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

UK PM Keir Starmer Announces Resignation as Labour Leader

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced he will step down as Labour Party leader, remaining in office until a successor is chosen by September.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Ekiti Voters Force EFCC Officials to Leave Polling Unit

Voters at a polling unit in Iyin Ekiti confronted and forced out EFCC operatives who arrived to monitor the governorship election, citing lack of evidence of…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Kwara APC Gubernatorial Aspirants Challenge Speaker Endorsement Plan

Multiple candidates for Kwara's 2027 APC governorship ticket reject allegations of a scheme to impose Speaker Salihu as the party's nominee.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

PDP Claims Rivers South-East Senate Seat in By-Election Victory

The People's Democratic Party has won the Rivers South-East senatorial by-election, held to fill the seat vacated by Senator Barinada Mpigi's death in…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

APC Eyes Osun Success After Ekiti Win, Party Officials Declare

Following Biodun Oyebanji's re-election in Ekiti State, APC officials say the party will replicate that victory in Osun's August 15, 2026 governorship poll.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

APC Candidate Aiki Wins Kebbi Assembly By-Election in Zuru

Rabiu Garba Aiki of the APC won the Zuru State Constituency seat with over 4,800 votes in a low-turnout election held Saturday.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Tinubu Hails Oyebanji's Ekiti Re-election as Mandate for Stability

President Tinubu congratulated Governor Oyebanji on his Ekiti victory, calling it evidence of voter confidence in continuity and development-focused leadership.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Re-election with 319,224 Votes, Sweeps All 16 LGAs

APC's Biodun Oyebanji secured a second term as Ekiti governor, defeating PDP's Wole Oluyede and ADC's Dare Bejide in Saturday's election.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

APC's Rabiu Garba Aiki Wins Kebbi State Assembly By-Election

The All Progressives Congress candidate won the Zuru State Constituency seat with 4,887 votes in Saturday's peaceful but sparsely attended election.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Atiku's Team Says Amaechi VP Unveiling Delayed by Travel Schedule

Atiku Abubakar's spokesman attributed the postponement of Rotimi Amaechi's formal presentation as ADC running mate to the presidential candidate's business…

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

APC's Faduyile Wins Ondo South Senatorial By-Election

Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress has been declared winner of the Ondo South senatorial by-election with 68,474 votes.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·21 Jun 2026

Oyebanji Secures Ekiti Governorship Win Across Multiple LGAs

Governor Biodun Oyebanji wins Ekiti State governorship election across four local government areas, defeating PDP and ADC challengers.

Politics·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

Kanu Dissolves IPOB's Third Administration; Edoziem Refuses to Step Down

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has dissolved the group's third administration, declaring the move constitutionally binding, but former director Chika Edoziem…