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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

Atletico Madrid Edge Barcelona to Reach Champions League Semi-Finals

  ‎Atletico Madrid has survived a valiant Barcelona fightback to progress to the Champions League semi-finals 3-2 on aggregate, despite losing a thrilling quarter-final second leg 2-1 in Madrid. ‎With Barca trailing 2-0 from the first leg, Lamine Yamal halved the...

Trump: US-Iran Talks May Resume in Pakistan Within Days

  ‎ ‎Donald Trump says US-Iran talks could restart in Pakistan in the next two days ‎The US president also said the war was very close to over in a preview of an interview released by Newsmen ‎US Vice-President JD Vance stated yhat Trump wanted to make a grand...

200 Women Trained on Waste-to-Wealth Initiative in Niger State

  A total of two hundred women have been trained on the conversion of waste products to use-able materials under a waste to wealth initiative powered by Ripple Africa Trust Foundation in collaboration with domestic and international partners. This was revealed on...

Reps, Stakeholders Meet to Address Plateau Insecurity

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives, and other key stakeholders, have gathered for a dialogue spearheaded by the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Security Challenges in Plateau State and Beyond. ‎The one-day conference which took place on Tuesday and...

Akpabio: Surge in Insecurity Politically Motivated Ahead of 2027

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the recent surge in insurgent attacks across the country is politically motivated and orchestrated to distract the administration of President Tinubu. ‎Akpabio made the remarks on Tuesday during the commissioning...

FG Signs $1bn Steel Investment Deal with Indian Firm

The Federal Government has signed a $1 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian conglomerate Rashmi Metaliks Group to boost investment in the nation's steel sector. ‎The agreement was signed on Tuesday by the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu...

Atletico Madrid Edge Barcelona to Reach Champions League Semi-Finals

  ‎Atletico Madrid has survived a valiant Barcelona fightback to progress to the Champions League semi-finals 3-2 on aggregate, despite losing a thrilling quarter-final second leg 2-1 in Madrid. ‎With Barca trailing 2-0 from the first leg, Lamine Yamal halved the...

Trump: US-Iran Talks May Resume in Pakistan Within Days

  ‎ ‎Donald Trump says US-Iran talks could restart in Pakistan in the next two days ‎The US president also said the war was very close to over in a preview of an interview released by Newsmen ‎US Vice-President JD Vance stated yhat Trump wanted to make a grand...