By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has rejected a proposal seeking to make real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units compulsory. The decision was taken during deliberations on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 on the Senate floor. Lawmakers voted against a clause that would have made the immediate electronic upload of results […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has revealed that over 600 million Africans still live without access to electricity, describing the situation as a major development challenge for the continent. Ojulari made the disclosure during his remarks at the Nigeria International […]
By Erewunmi Peace Former Ondo State First Lady, Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has officially declared her intention to run for the Imo East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections. During her announcement, she also publicly endorsed Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential race. Speaking to supporters in Owerri, Dr. Anyanwu-Akeredolu highlighted her experience as […]
By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kwara State following a deadly terrorist attack on communities in the Kaiama Local Government Area. The assault, which occurred in the early hours of February 3–4, 2026, left dozens of residents dead and many others injured. Villages including Woro […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 27 buses and other vehicles for overloading and violating road safety regulations, officials confirmed. The enforcement exercise was carried out as part of LASTMA’s statewide drive to curb dangerous traffic practices, especially overloading, which poses significant safety risks to commuters and other road […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of the Apongbon Bridge for six weeks to allow for essential repair works, urging motorists to use alternative routes during the period. According to officials, the repairs will focus on failed asphalt sections of the bridge and its service lanes to ensure long-term safety […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has described the decision to reopen the Port Harcourt Refinery and Petrochemical Company (PHRC) as a “waste of resources,” after the facility cost approximately $1.5 billion to rehabilitate but continued to make heavy losses. Speaking on Wednesday at the 2026 Nigerian International Energy Summit in […]
By Erewunmi Peace Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted nine members of a family in Edo State and are demanding a ransom of ₦260 million for their release. The incident occurred on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Evboneka community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area, along the Eko-Abeku-Iyowa Road near the Benin-Akure highway. According to […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has urged Nigerian youths to prioritise skills acquisition as a pathway to self-reliance and national development. Marwa made this call during a youth-focused empowerment programme in Abuja, where he emphasised the importance […]
By Erewunmi Peace United States President Donald Trump publicly acknowledged Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi “Remi” Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The annual event — attended by political leaders, clergy, and faith-based figures from across the […]
By Erewunmi Peace All worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali village, Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, have now regained their freedom after being held captive by armed bandits for over two weeks. The mass kidnapping occurred on January 18, 2026, when gunmen stormed three churches in the community during Sunday worship services and […]
By Erewunmi Peace Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Aisha Binani, and certain officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of allegedly plotting to undermine the 2023 Adamawa State governorship election.Fintiri made the allegation while reflecting on the controversial […]
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) held its 17th matriculation on January 21, 2026, admitting 2,764 students into its colleges of Engineering, Law, Medicine, Sciences, Social and Management Sciences, and the Department of Part-Time Studies.
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State Government has issued a strong warning to influencers, content creators, and digital media producers about the involvement of children in online content that violates child protection laws. This caution highlights the government’s commitment to safeguarding minors from harmful and exploitative portrayals in digital media. The warning was delivered in […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Defence Headquarters has completed its investigation into allegations involving 16 military officers implicated in a plot to undermine the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The investigation culminated from arrests made in October 2025 concerning breaches of military discipline and conduct. In a statement released by Major General Samaila Uba, the […]
By Erewunmi Peace Osborne Umahi, son of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has been confirmed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ohaozara Local Government Area in the upcoming council elections in Ebonyi State. Emerging as the sole aspirant, Osborne secured all 54 votes cast by delegates during the primary election held […]
By Erewunmi Peace A judicial commission of inquiry has submitted a comprehensive report to the Sokoto State Government, alleging that over ₦117 billion was misappropriated during the administration of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. The report was handed over to Governor Ahmed Aliyu at the Government House, highlighting widespread financial irregularities, including breaches of existing […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole (JCA) as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The confirmation took place following the presentation of a report from the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters. The committee, chaired by Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire (APC, Ondo […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has been instrumental in revitalizing campus life and significantly enhancing student attendance at Sokoto State University, according to the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mohammed Yerima. In a recent interview, Yerima noted that regular disbursements from NELFUND have eased the financial burdens faced by many undergraduates, allowing them […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has pledged his unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from internal challenges and ensuring its unity and survival. Wike made this assertion while addressing the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. Wike emphasized that his focus is on […]
