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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

Wolves Shock Liverpool with Late Winner at Molineux

  ‎Liverpool has suffered a 2-1 defeat at Wolves as Andre’s stoppage-time strike sealed a dramatic victory for the Premier League’s bottom club. ‎Arne Slot’s side fell behind to Rodrigo Gomes’ strike in the closing stages at Molineux on Tuesday ‎Mohamed Salah...

Israel Intensifies Strikes on Tehran as Regional Conflict Escalates

  ‎Israel says it has hit security headquarters across Tehran, as its airstrikes continue in Iran ‎Israel is also hitting Lebanon, and has again warned people in southern Beirut to evacuate ‎According to reports, at least 1,097 civilians have been killed in Iran...

NIMC Urges Nigerians to Enrol for NIN at Ward Centres

  ‎The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has urged Nigerians and residents yet to enrol for the National Identification Number (NIN) to take advantage of the decentralised exercise and register at designated ward enrolment centres ‎The Commission...

Dabiri-Erewa Highlights Importance of Migration Studies for Diaspora Engagement

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has highlighted the vital role of Migration Studies in improving diaspora engagement and strengthening migration governance. ‎Dr. Dabiri-Erewa made the remarks on Tuesday while...

Army Chief Orders Intensified Offensive Against Terrorists

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of the 4 Special Forces Command to intensify high-impact operations aimed at decisively defeating terrorists and insurgents across the nation's ‎This was revealed in a statement issued by...

Governors Back Direct Remittance of Oil, Gas Revenues to Federation Account

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has supported reforms mandating the direct remittance of oil and gas revenue entitlements into the Federation Account. ‎ ‎The NGF described the move as essential to improving fiscal transparency, predictability, and constitutional...