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93% Upload Success: INEC Commends IReV Performance Despite Delays in Kuje and Kwali

  ‎The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published 2,602 results from the 2,822 polling units expected in the chairmanship elections across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), ‎According to data obtained from its Result Viewing Portal (IReV)...

National Assembly Highlights Key Reforms in Electoral Act 2026

The National Assembly has outlined major reforms introduced in the Electoral Act 2026, This includes mandatory electronic transmission of results, compulsory use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), the creation of a dedicated fund for the Independent...

INEC Reaffirms Commitment to Credible Elections Ahead of 2026, 2027 Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)  has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public confidence in the electoral process ahead of the 2026 off-cycle elections and the 2027 General Election. ‎The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Joash...

Femi Gbajabiamila Remains Tinubu’s Chief of Staff – Presidency

Femi Gbajabiamila has not been replaced as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, ‎The was made known in a statement by The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Thursday ‎He dismissed reports suggesting that President Tinubu...

Niger Governor Receives Rescued Papiri Schoolchildren

‎ ‎The Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has received the remaining 130 abducted students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri ‎ ‎Governor Bago hosted the rescued victims at the Government House, Minna, on Tuesday. ‎ ‎He described the release of the...

‎President Bola Tinubu is set to visit three states as part of the festive season schedule.

  ‎President Bola Tinubu is set to visit three states as part of the festive season schedule. ‎According to a statement from the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday to visit...

. Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees

‎ ‎The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the 64 remaining ambassadorial nominees. ‎ ‎Their confirmations came on Thursday following the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign affairs, which conducted the screening exercise. ‎ ‎Thirty-four...

Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval to Present 2026 Budget

  ‎President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking the confirmation of the National Assembly for the presentation of the 2026 annual budget. ‎According to the letter read by the Senate President during plenary, the President proposed to present the budget...

Tinubu Calls for Backing of State Police, Local Government Autonomy

‎ ‎President Bola Tinubu has urged governors, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support the proposal for the establishment of state police and implementation of local government autonomy. ‎ ‎He made the call at the 14th meeting of the APC National...

Senate Confirms Two NERC Commissioners

  The Senate has confirmed the appointment of two Commissioners of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Those confirmed are Aisha Mahmud Kanti Bello, who was re-appointed, and Dr. Animashaun Fouad Olayinka, newly appointed. The confirmation was...

National Assembly Highlights Key Reforms in Electoral Act 2026

The National Assembly has outlined major reforms introduced in the Electoral Act 2026, This includes mandatory electronic transmission of results, compulsory use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), the creation of a dedicated fund for the Independent...

International Politics

Army Reaffirms Commitment to Corps Members’ Welfare in Yola

  ‎The Commander of the 23 Brigade, Brigadier General Amechi Agwu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to the welfare of corps members and residents ‎Brigadier General Agwu who is also the Acting Commander, Sector 4 of Operation Hadin Kai, made the...

NNPC Denies Claims of Selling Refinery Scrap Materials

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has denied allegations of selling scrap materials, equipment, or components from its refineries to individuals and private companies. ‎A statement titled ‘Fraudulent Claims on Sale of Refinery Scrap and Equipment’...

FG Assures Long-Term Gains of Economic Reforms

  ‎The Federal Government has assured the public that economic reforms such as fuel subsidy removal, foreign exchange reforms, and fiscal restructuring have long-term benefits to all. ‎According to a statement issued by Special Assistant (Media), Rabiu Ibrahim,...

FG Pushes PPP Expansion to Drive Economic Growth — Shettima

  ‎The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking the full value of national assets and attracting global capital. ‎This is just as the Vice President, Kashim Shettima called for an aggressive expansion of public-private partnerships to drive...

SERAP Urges Tinubu to Reverse NBC Directive on Broadcasters

  ‎The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to direct the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to withdraw its recent directive to broadcasters, describing it as unlawful and repressive. ‎In a letter signed by...

JAMB Apologises for Delay in UTME Results Release

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apologised for failing to release the latest batch of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results as scheduled, ‎ ‎The board had earlier indicated that results for candidates who sat the exam on...

Army Reaffirms Commitment to Corps Members’ Welfare in Yola

  ‎The Commander of the 23 Brigade, Brigadier General Amechi Agwu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to the welfare of corps members and residents ‎Brigadier General Agwu who is also the Acting Commander, Sector 4 of Operation Hadin Kai, made the...

NNPC Denies Claims of Selling Refinery Scrap Materials

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has denied allegations of selling scrap materials, equipment, or components from its refineries to individuals and private companies. ‎A statement titled ‘Fraudulent Claims on Sale of Refinery Scrap and Equipment’...