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BREAKING: INEC shifts 2027 general elections to JanuaryFebruary
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UPDATED: Opposition leaders urge N’Assembly to begin fresh Electoral Act amendment
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Updated: Disu assumes duty as acting IG
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Tinubu accepts Egbetokun’s resignationnames Tunji Disu acting IG
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JUST IN: AGF withdraws forgery charge against Ozekhome
Turaki-led PDP NWC hails Oyo court judgment affirming convention
The Tanimu Turaki-led PDP National Working Committee commends the Oyo State High Court's judgment affirming the legitimacy of its Ibadan convention....
February 272026 3:00 pm
BREAKING: INEC shifts 2027 general elections to JanuaryFebruary
INEC has revised the timetable for the 2027 general electionsmoving presidential polls to January 16 and governorship elections to February 62027....
February 262026 8:37 pm
UPDATED: Opposition leaders urge N’Assembly to begin fresh Electoral Act amendment
Nigerian opposition leaders demand an urgent Electoral Act amendmentcalling the 2026 version anti-democratic and a plot to rig the 2027 elections....
February 262026 2:30 pm
Updated: Disu assumes duty as acting IG
Tunji Disu has officially assumed duty as the acting IG of Policesucceeding Kayode Egbetokun. He outlined his priorities for the Force....
February 252026 4:06 pm
Tinubu accepts Egbetokun’s resignationnames Tunji Disu acting IG
President Tinubu accepts IGP Egbetokun's resignation and appoints AIG Tunji Disu as the new Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect....
February 242026 4:02 pm
JUST IN: AGF withdraws forgery charge against Ozekhome
The Attorney General of the Federation has withdrawn the criminal forgery charge filed against senior advocate Mike Ozekhome at the FCT High Court....
February 242026 8:07 am
El-Rufai sues ICPC ₦1bn over unlawful Abuja home invasion
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai sues ICPC for ₦1 billionciting a violation of his fundamental rights during an unlawful search of his Abuja home....
February 232026 1:02 pm
FULL LIST: APC wins five FCT councilsPDP one
The All Progressives Congress (APC) dominates the FCT Council Electionswinning five of six chairmanship seats. The PDP secures victory in Gwagwalada....
February 222026 3:30 pm
FCT poll: PDP pressures INEC over pending Kuje results
The PDP urges INEC to release the pending FCT poll results for Kuje Area Councilciting concerns over delays and potential manipulation of the outcome....
February 222026 3:03 pm
Obidient movement flags IREV glitch in FCT polls
The Obidient Movement reports a potential IREV glitch in the FCT pollsclaiming uploaded polling unit results are not reflecting on the server....
February 212026 4:05 pm
Tinubu calls for orderly conduct as FCTRiversKano vote Saturday
President Tinubu calls for orderly elections in FCTRiversand Kano. He urges voterssecurityand INEC to ensure a peaceful and credible process....
February 202026 4:54 pm
Tinubu’s executive order will curb leakagesboost Federation Account inflows — RMAFC
RMAFC praises President Tinubu's executive order for direct oil revenue remittanceaiming to curb leakages and boost Federation Account inflows....
February 202026 12:22 pm
Fire guts another market in Kano
An early morning fire outbreak has engulfed the Fatima Simra Multi-Purpose Market in Kanodestroying several shops. Firefighters are currently on the scen...
February 202026 10:52 am
Tinubu’s Executive Order: FGstatesLGs allocation may increase by N15tn
President Tinubu signs an executive order on oil revenue remittancedirecting funds straight to the Federation Account. This could boost govt allocations...
February 202026 9:34 am
Senate mourns as Rivers senator Mpigi dies at 64
The Nigerian Senate is in mourning following the death of Senator Barinada Mpigirepresenting Rivers South-Eastwho died at 64 after a brief illness....
February 192026 4:07 pm
JUST IN: ICPC confirms arrest of El-Rufai over ongoing investigation
The ICPC confirms that former Kaduna GovernorNasir El-Rufaiis in its custody in connection with an ongoing investigation by the anti-graft agency....
February 192026 12:04 am
Why I signed amended Electoral Act — Tinubu
President Tinubu defends signing the amended Electoral Actemphasizing that election credibility relies more on human oversight than real-time e-transmiss...
February 182026 7:50 pm
Naira could hit N1,100 to $1 in 2026says Dangote
Aliko Dangote shares his Naira to Dollar forecastpredicting the currency could strengthen to N1,100/$1 in 2026 due to government reforms....
February 182026 1:57 pm
2027 elections: Lawmakers protest as NASS okays e-transmissionmanual backup
Nigeria's National Assembly passes a controversial Electoral Act Amendmentapproving e-transmission with a manual backupsparking lawmaker protests....
February 182026 12:04 am
Sultan confirms moon sightingdeclares Wednesday first day of Ramadan
The Sultan of Sokoto confirms the moon sightingdeclaring WednesdayFebruary 182026as the first day of Ramadan. Muslims are urged to begin fasting....
February 172026 8:09 pm
Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill after row over e-transmission
Nigeria's Senate passes the Electoral Act Amendment Bill after a contentious debate over the electronic transmission of election results....
February 172026 4:44 pm
VIDEO: Natasha in fresh row at Senate committee chairman’s office
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was involved in a new confrontation at the office of Senator Titus Zam at the National Assembly. Watch the video....
February 162026 1:10 pm
El-Rufai seeks NSA clarification on toxic chemical procurement
Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has written to the National Security Adviser demanding clarification on the alleged procurement of a toxic chemical....
February 152026 1:56 pm
Argungu fishing festival's biggest catch weighs 59kg
The 61st Argungu Fishing Festival saw a record 59kg catchwith Abubakar Usman emerging as the winner. The historic event celebrates Nigerian culture....
February 142026 4:16 pm
'Wike discovered me,' Fubara dedicates award to FCT minister
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara dedicates his 'Man of the Year' award to FCT Minister Nyesom Wikeciting peace and survival amid political tensions....
February 142026 7:00 am
El-Rufai refutes 2027 presidential ambitiondefends Kwankwaso on Sharia
Former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai refutes any 2027 presidential ambitionclarifying he has no plans to runand defends Rabiu Kwankwaso over the Sharia law issue...
February 132026 9:22 pm
Makinde elevates 14 Oyo high chiefs to Obaspresents staff of office
Governor Seyi Makinde elevates 14 Oyo high chiefs to the status of Obaspresenting them with staffs of office at a historic coronation ceremony....
February 132026 4:35 pm
NASS to harmonise Electoral Bill Monday
Nigeria's National Assembly to harmonise the Electoral Billfocusing on electronic result transmission to strengthen electoral transparency before 2027....
February 132026 2:30 am
Appeal Court reserves judgement in PDP leadership dispute
The Abuja Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in nine appeals concerning the disputed PDP leadership and the controversial November 2025 national convent...
February 122026 9:04 pm
African leaders should be under 50says Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan calls for a generational shift in African leadershiparguing that leaders under 50 are better equipped for modern gover...
February 122026 5:17 pm
Tinubu appoints new NAHCON chairman
President Bola Tinubu appoints Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new NAHCON Chairmanreplacing Professor Abdullahi Usman who recently resigned....
February 112026 3:13 pm
