President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly after months of deliberations. The bill sparked intense debate in the past week, particularly over the method of transmitting election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lawmakers and prominent Nigerians expressed…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a traffic diversion plan ahead of the 2026 Lagos City Marathon scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026. The marathon will feature two categories — a 42-kilometre race and a 10-kilometre race — both taking place simultaneously along designated routes. The 42-kilometre race will begin at Ahmadu Bello Way (by…
The Federal Government has announced plans to convene the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders’ Summit on Health, a first-of-its-kind gathering aimed at deepening community engagement, accelerating health sector reforms, and improving healthcare outcomes nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday during a ministerial press…
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa to brief him on the successful rescue of 183 worshippers abducted from the Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. The governor disclosed via his X account that the meeting, held on Friday, centred…
Security operatives have successfully disarmed an improvised explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by terrorists along the Danjibga–Kuncin Kalgo route in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation was conducted by a joint team comprising the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD–CBRN) Unit, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Military EOD, with…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kwara State in response to a deadly terrorist attack that claimed the lives of scores of villagers and led to widespread destruction of property. In a statement issued late Wednesday, the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the deployment is aimed at “checking the…
Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Suswam had previously attributed his decision to leave the PDP to prolonged internal crises within the party, citing unresolved disputes affecting its leadership, structure, discipline, and ideology. Confirmation of his defection was announced…
Tension is mounting in the Nigerian aviation sector as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announces plans to increase cargo tariffs by a staggering 257%. Effective Monday, February 3, 2026, FAAN will raise the cargo tariff from the current N7 per kilogram to N25 per kilogram, a move that is already stirring unrest within…
Super Eagles and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze is mourning the loss of his mother, Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away following a brief illness. The sad news was shared by his brother, David Chukwueze, through a series of emotional posts on Instagram. David expressed deep sorrow, highlighting the shock of her sudden death and the heartache…
The Federal Government has allocated over N13.12 billion for the purchase of arms, ammunition, and related equipment for Nigeria’s security agencies as part of the 2026 appropriation bill. Budget documents reveal that a total of N13,124,747,575 has been set aside for key security agencies to acquire weapons and protective gear. Under the proposal, the Ministry…
