Politics

Burnham would probably have won by-election, Labour deputy leader says

Lucy Powell tells the BBC that Labour needs to make more use of the Greater Manchester mayor.

UK’s Starmer Urges Return to Diplomatic Process for US, Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer comments following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Starmer extended the UK’s support and solidarity to its allies in the region and urged Tehran to avoid further escalation. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•2/28/2026

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Daily Post Nigeria•2/28/2026

Adamawa APC Chieftain Urges Calm After Fintiri’s Defection to Ruling Party

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, has called for unity and internal fairness after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. Haske said the governor’s entry into the...

Oyebanji Hails Wole Olanipekun’s Chambers Global 2026 Recognition

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated senior lawyer and former Nigerian Bar Association president, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), after his ranking as a Senior Statesman in Dispute Resolution in the Chambers and Partners Global 2026 listings. In a statement released by...

E.J. ANOSIKE: CARRYING NIGERIA INTO THE WORLD

NGOZI IBE pays tribute to Ejimofor Anosike, Nigerian-American professional football player Nigerian-American forward Ejimofor “E.J.” Anosike is making headlines on the China basketball scene after earning top honours at the

This Day Live•2/28/2026

CEOAFRICA MD Calls For Stronger Stakeholder Support Ahead Of ACALAN’s 20th Anniversary

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Iloabanafor, has called on policymakers, corporate organizations, private sector actors, and civil society groups to intensify their support for…

Daily Post Nigeria•2/28/2026

Fintiri’s Defection: It’s time for cooperation, not contention – APC chieftain, Haske

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske has reacted to the defection of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri into the party. DAILY POST recalls that Governor Fintiri, earlier in the week, dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the APC. Haske has now described the development as a new dawn […] Fintiri’s Defection: It’s time for cooperation, not contention – APC chieftain, Haske

While Arewa is bleeding, its leaders are fighting, By Kadaria Ahmed

Let us start with what we know. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, former FCT Minister under President Olusegun Obasanjo, and one-time Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, is under arrest. He is facing allegations of corruption and accusations under the Cybercrimes Act, including claims that he facilitated the tapping of the […] The post While Arewa is bleeding, its leaders are fighting, By Kadaria Ahmed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•2/28/2026

Disregard Fake Exco List In Circulation, Oyo APC Tells Members

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state has described the circulation of various lists containing different names of purported members of the new Executive Committee of…

Oyebanji Congratulates Legal Icon, Olanipekun On Global Recognition

LAGOS – Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, has congratulated legal luminary and former President Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), on his prestigious recognition in the Chambers…

Ex-Oyo Rep, Shina Peller Makes Case For Credible Voice Of Opposition

The Ayedero of Yorubaland and former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Shina Peller, at the weekend, declared that if democracy must survive in Nigeria, there must be a…

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Trump's statement on Iran strikes analysed line by line

The BBC's State Department correspondent and Washington correspondent explain how the president is justifying the action and assess the risks ahead.

BBC News•2/28/2026