APC ward congress: Two die, three injured in Ondo State — Police
The Police Command in Ondo State says two people have died while three others were injured during the All Progressive Congress (APC) Ward Congress in the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh,…
Sanwo-Olu greets Muslims, Christians on Ramadan, Lent
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Muslim and Christian faithful on the commencement of this year’s Ramadan and Lenten fast, urging them to use the sacred period to seek…
2026 UTME: JAMB registers 1.5 million candidates as registration closes Feb 26
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that it has so far registered over 1.5 million candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), as it confirmed…
Results of FCT Area Council elections to be transmitted electronically – INEC chairman
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan said on Wednesday that the results of the FCT Area Council Elections will be transmitted electronically to the INEC…
Tinubu okays Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law, setting the legal framework for the conduct of the 2027 general elections just days after the Independent National Electoral Commission…
ICPC invites El-Rufai for questioning after airport incident
A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has confirmed that he will honour an invitation from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.…
Reps convene on Tuesday to review Electoral Bill, 2027 election timetable
The House of Representatives will reconvene on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for an emergency sitting to consider matters arising from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, following the release of the…
INEC releases 2027 general election timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable and schedule of activities for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. According to announcements from INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan and reports…
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Lagos
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated 20 Local Government Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, describing the initiative as a grassroots awareness drive rather than a campaign rally.…
No directive to suspend sachet alcohol ban, says NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has refuted a media report alleging that the Federal Government directed it to suspend enforcement actions on the regulation of…