The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has assured the National Peace Committee (NPC) that the Commission will take immediate steps to act on security intelligence and risk assessments presented ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections scheduled for 21st February 2026. Prof. Amupitan gave the … [Read more…]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that President Bola Tinubu is expected to sign the amended Electoral Act into law this month. Akpabio made the remark on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session, where lawmakers constituted a 12-member committee to harmonise the Senate’s version of the bill with that passed by the House of Representatives. … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Tuesday predicted an early onset of rainfall in sixteen Nigerian states of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Oyo, and parts of Kebbi, Niger, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Adamawa, and Taraba. It however, said that a late onset is expected over Borno State. NiMet gave the hint at its … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu as the Managing Director of the Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Abuja. The Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) is responsible for conducting research and development in technology and for operating a nuclear research facility. President Tinubu also appointed Engr. Adesayo Olusegun Michael as the Managing … [Read more…]
The trial of the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, continued on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 with the refusal of the court to grant a motion of adjournment of proceedings owing to the non-availability of … [Read more…]
…as former Speaker, federal lawmaker, stakeholders laud Mbah’s impactful leadership A popular socio-political support group, Tomorrow Is Here Movement, has pledged to secure the re-election of Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, in 2027 through sustained grassroots mobilization, as political leaders and stakeholders extolled his administration’s record of impactful governance. The pledge was made yesterday … [Read more…]
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has faulted the Senate over its stance on the Electoral Act, arguing that having both manual and electronic transmission of results in the bill will cause further confusion. Atiku spoke on Tuesday after a visit to ex-military President Ibrahim Babangida, alongside Oyo Seyi Makinde, at his residence in Minna, Niger … [Read more…]
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging science, technology and innovation (STI) to drive agro-industrial development, economic transformation and inclusive growth. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, stated this during separate courtesy visits by the Deputy Governor of Benue State, … [Read more…]
The Senate, on Tuesday, rescinded its earlier decision on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, where it rejected the mandatory electronic transmission of election results from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IREV). Following the reversal, the upper chamber re-amended the Electoral Bill to accommodate the electronic transmission of election … [Read more…]
By Chibuike Ugwuanyi Leadership is often discussed in the language of power, position, and privilege, yet history repeatedly shows that the most enduring leaders are shaped not by authority alone but by values formed early and tested over time. Long before titles are earned or platforms acquired, the foundations of leadership are laid quietly in … [Read more…]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said the elimination of revenue leakages in the Federation Account would serve as a critical pathway to Nigeria’s fiscal sustainability and long-term economic stability. The governor made the assertion at the opening ceremony of the ongoing retreat of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) Postmortem Sub-Committee on Assessing … [Read more…]
…faults contempt charge against her, vacates N5m fine The Court of Appeal Abuja has held that the Senate acted within its powers when it suspended the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for misconduct. In a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, the appellate court said it was satisfied that neither the … [Read more…]