Bello Mandiya, a former Nigerian senator who represented Katsina South, has died in Abuja, according to Premium Times. Before his time in the Senate, Mandiya served as chief of staff to former Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari. The report did not disclose the cause of his death or further details surrounding his passing. Mandiya was a prominent political figure in Katsina State, and his death marks the loss of a notable voice in the region's political landscape.

A former senator from Katsina State, Nigeria, named Mandiya has died at the age of 62, according to PM News. In a tribute, an unnamed official said the late senator dedicated part of his life to public service and served the people with commitment, adding that his contributions will be remembered. Further details about the circumstances of his death were not provided in the report.

Kabiru Bello Bandawaire, the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Taraba North, has rejected claims that he has been replaced. He emphasized the importance of the APC respecting due process and stated that he will not sell his mandate, according to Naija News.

Pat Utomi, a Professor of Political Economy, stated that individuals over the age of 70 should not be eligible to run for political office in Nigeria. He expressed this view in a post on his verified X account, highlighting concerns about impunity and a lack of respect for order in the political landscape, referencing past political situations in the country.

Tribune Online published a tribute mourning the death of Dotun Oladipo, publisher of The Eagle Online, who died on August 25, 2026. The author describes being shocked upon learning of his passing the following night, calling it a heavy loss for the Nigerian media industry. The piece reflects on their personal interactions and Oladipo's contributions to journalism in Nigeria.

Sen. Baba Tela, the immediate former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, has tragically lost two of his children, Mustapha and Ummi, in a fatal motor crash. The incident occurred on Saturday when their vehicle crashed on the Bauchi-Azare road while they were returning to Bauchi from Azare.