SENATE PASSES ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL 2026 BUT REJECTS REAL‑TIME RESULTS TRANSMISSIONThe Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 after hours of clause‑by‑clause deliberations in Abuja, but lawmakers rejected a high‑profile proposal to make real‑time electronic transmission of election results mandatory. Senators voted down an amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3 […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has clarified the role of United States military personnel currently in Nigeria, describing their presence as non‑combat advisers whose assignment is strictly to provide intelligence support and training assistance at Nigeria’s request. The government emphasised that the foreign troops are not engaged in direct combat operations and do not have […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday formally launched the South-East Vision 2050, a 25-year regional development blueprint, declaring the South-East region a central pillar of Nigeria’s economic future. The unveiling took place at the South-East Vision 2050 Regional Stakeholders’ Forum in Enugu State, bringing together government, private sector, and diaspora representatives. Shettima said the initiative […]

MAJOR MARKET ATTACK IN BENUE STATE DOZENS DEADAt least 16 to 17 people have been killed following a violent attack by suspected armed herdsmen / terrorists on a busy market in Abande settlement, Mbaikyor Ward, Turan, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday afternoon while traders and buyers were conducting business. Eyewitnesses said […]

AREWA GROUP ISSUES STRONG CONDEMNATIONThe Arewa Discussion Group (ADG) a prominent northern socio-political organisation has publicly condemned the resurgence of terrorist attacks across several northern Nigerian states, describing the recent violence as “horrifying” and a dramatic failure of local and regional security systems. In a statement issued from Ilorin and signed by ADG spokesperson Dr. […]

Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Says Terrorists Massacred 75 Residents in Kaiama for Rejecting ‘Strange Doctrines’; Mass Burials Held and Security Taskforce Activated Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026 Woro and Nuku communities, Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria rural communities in the state’s northern region. Armed terrorists attacked the Woro and Nuku communities, killing at […]

President Tinubu Orders Army Deployment to Kaiama After Deadly Terrorist Attack; Condemns Brutality and Mourns VictimsLocation: Nuku and Worro communities, Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria part of the ongoing insurgency and bandit conflict. Armed terrorists struck the rural settlements of Worro and Nuku late Tuesday evening, killing dozens of residents and burning homes […]

NIGERIA SHOWCASES CUSTOMS MODERNISATION PROJECT AT 2026 WCO TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE IN ABU DHABINigeria highlights its Customs Modernisation drive and technology‑led trade facilitation initiatives at the 2026 World Customs Organisation (WCO) Technology Conference and Exhibition in the United Arab Emirates.

MEDIA STAKEHOLDERS URGE FG & NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO PROTECT NIGERIA’S INFORMATION SOVEREIGNTY AMID DIGITAL THREATSUnder the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), media groups call for urgent action to safeguard the nation’s information ecosystem against dominance by unregulated global digital platforms.

OBI CUBANA DEFENDS CITY BOY MOVEMENT ROLE AFTER HOSTING SEYI TINUBU, CALLS FOR CONSTRUCTIVE NATIONAL ENGAGEMENTBusinessman and social figure Obi Cubana explains his acceptance of a key role in the City Boy Movement following reactions to his appointment, and emphasises collaboration and inclusive national discourse after hosting Seyi Tinubu at his Abuja residence.

AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN CHALLENGES AKPABIO AT SUPREME COURT AS SENATE CONFIRMS NEW JUSTICESenator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan files a counter-affidavit opposing Senate President Akpabio’s appeal at the Supreme Court, even as the Senate confirms Justice Oyewole as a new Supreme Court Justice.

LAGOS HALTS MAKOKO DEMOLITIONS, CITES SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANSLagos State House of Assembly orders immediate stop to demolitions in Makoko and adjacent waterfront communities, pledges compensation and sustainable redevelopment amid public outcry and safety concerns.

FG SUBMITS OMOKRI’S MEDIA INTERVIEWS AS EVIDENCE IN SOWORE CYBERSTALKING TRIALFederal Government lists televised interviews, online publications, and electronic materials involving Reno Omokri as part of its evidence in the ongoing cyberstalking case against activist Omoyelé Sowore.

Senate Orders Mandatory Stocking of Antidote in Hospitals Nigeria’s Senate takes urgent action to close gaps in emergency healthcare after a preventable death from snakebite; moves also include broader emergency response reforms and related constitutional review momentum.

Soludo Ends Monday Sit‑At‑Home as Onitsha Main Market Fully Reopens Traders Resume Business After Five Years of DisruptionTrade and commercial activity returned to Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State after Governor Chukwuma Soludo declared an end to the long‑standing Monday sit‑at‑home order, breaking years of economic paralysis.

FCT Strike Suspended As Wike, Labour Reach Agreement; Workers Ordered Back To Work Federal Capital Territory workers suspend industrial action after late‑night talks chaired by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike with leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), restoring operations across Abuja.

PETER OBI: I’M RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT IN 2027; TINUBU SPENT 23 DAYS ABROAD IN JANUARYAbuja / Nationwide, Nigeria (Feb 3, 2026) Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, reprising his national political ambition while sharply criticising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he describes as excessive […]

FG Generates N20.7TN, Spends N13.69TN on Debt, N8.1TN on Capital Projects Abuja, Nigeria (Feb 3, 2026) The Federal Government (FG) has disclosed that it generated ₦20.7 trillion in revenue in the 2025 fiscal year, but allocated a significant portion of its funds to servicing debt and financing capital projects, according to the Director-General of the […]

Tinubu Orders Wike to Halt Fubara’s Impeachment, Instructs Governor to Recognise Wike as Undisputed Political LeaderAbuja / Port Harcourt | February 3, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has intervened in the protracted political crisis in Rivers State, directing Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike to halt all impeachment moves against the state […]

Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have neutralised a senior Boko Haram commander alongside 10 other terrorists during a coordinated night operation in Borno State, security sources confirmed on Monday.The operation, conducted by troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai, followed actionable intelligence on the movement and hideouts of insurgent elements in a remote area of […]

SERAP Sues NNPC Over Alleged Missing Oil FundsAbuja, Nigeria (Feb 2, 2026) The Socio‑Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a landmark lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding that the national oil firm account for billions in oil revenues flagged as unaccounted for […]

FG Intensifies Infrastructure Engagement in Niger StateAbuja, Nigeria (Feb 2, 2026) The Federal Government (FG) has stepped up infrastructure delivery and strategic collaborations in Niger State, part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at boosting connectivity, safety, and economic growth across the region. At the centre of the federal push are road […]

Achievement Award Tinubu Hails Fela Kuti’s Grammy Lifetime AchievementAbuja, Nigeria (Feb 1, 2026) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti following his posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, calling the recognition a fitting tribute to the musician’s global cultural impact. In a personal statement issued on Sunday, President Tinubu described […]

FCT Strike Escalates Labour Unions Mobilise Nationwide SupportAbuja, Nigeria (Feb 2, 2026) The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced plans to hold a peaceful solidarity rally on Tuesday, February 3 in Abuja in support of striking workers of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and Federal Capital Territory Administration […]