FG Didn’t Fund Ibadan Airport With N50bn — Makinde

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of lying about the alleged N50bn funding from the Federal Government for the upgrade of the Ibadan International Airport.
Akpabio Defends Tinubu’s Absence, Says President Still Running Nigeria

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that there is no vacancy in the Presidency, insisting that President Bola Tinubu remains in charge of Nigeria despite his absence from the country.
2027: We’ll Restore Subsidy In Our Own Way If Elected – Kwankwaso

Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has vowed that his party will restore fuel subsidy “in its own way” if elected, insisting that Nigerians deserve affordable fuel prices.
Governor Soludo Commissions 3km Ozubulu-Ihembosi Road In Ekwusigo LGA

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has commissioned the newly constructed 3-kilometre Ozu-Inyaba, Ozubulu-Ihembosi Road in Ekwusigo Local Government Area, complete with street lighting.
FG Pays N1.1bn Exit Bonus To Retirees

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of Additional Exit Benefits, AEB, to retirees of Treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, with approximately N1.1 billion already paid to 175 retirees who exited the Federal Public Service between 1 January and 31 August 2026.
Atiku Demands Explanation For Tinubu’s Third Straight UNGA Absence

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has demanded an explanation from President Bola Tinubu over his third consecutive absence from the United Nations General Assembly, questioning whether issues surrounding the President’s history with United States authorities have affected Nigeria’s foreign relations.
Niger Govt Unaware Of Miners’ Arrest Before Deaths In NSCDC Custody – Bago

Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, says the state government was not informed about the arrest and detention of suspected illegal miners who later died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
OK Movement Demands Apology From NDC, Rejects Intimidation

The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, has demanded an immediate apology from the Nigeria Democratic Congress over statements by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, concerning its recently unveiled 59-member Presidential Campaign Council.
Yilwatda Hails Candidates As APC Wins Four Of Five By-elections

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated the party’s four candidates who won seats in the legislative by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday.
2027: Obi Promises To Return Youths To Farming, Small Businesses

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to prioritise youth employment by encouraging young Nigerians to engage in agriculture and small-scale businesses if elected president in 2027.