BREAKING: INEC Releases 2027 Election Timetable, Fixes Feb 20, Mar 6 For Presidential, Governorship Elections

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, on Thursday formally set in motion the electoral process for the 2027 general election, announcing that the Presidential and National Assembly polls will hold on February 20, 2027, while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on March 6, 2027. Briefing … [Read more…]

Enugu Gov’t Trains Perm. Secs., AG on Policy Alignment, Innovation

The Enugu State Government has commenced a four-day onboarding retreat for Permanent Secretaries and the Auditor-General as part of efforts to strengthen public service delivery and entrench a results-driven governance culture. The retreat, themed “Strategic Policy Alignment and Disruptive Innovation,” and organised by the Office of the Head of Service, was designed to equip top … [Read more…]

CSDA Lists 20+ Uzo Uwani Projects, Dismisses Claims of Community Neglect as ‘Conflict-Hindered Intervention’

The Enugu State Government has broken its silence over a viral video accusing it of neglecting Ugbene community in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area, insisting the claims are false and that it was the community that rejected an intervention project. The General Manager of the Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), Monday Diamond … [Read more…]

Nigeria Targets Global Tech Export as VP Shettima, Minister Udeh Launch Ericsson, Hackathon Initiative

Dr. Kingsley Udeh

The Federal Government has launched a major digital skills programme aimed at shifting Nigeria’s status from a consumer of foreign technology to a global supplier of homegrown digital solutions. Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, unveiled the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon and Ericsson Educate … [Read more…]

Rangers Women Edge Abia Angels in Keenly Contestd Friendly

Rangers International Women FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Abia Angels in an intense tune-up friendly, just three days after the club’s men’s side faced Abia Warriors in Aba. The reverse fixture had ended 1–1, and Abia Angels arrived in confident mood following a morale-boosting win over reigning champions Bayelsa Queens. But the Flying … [Read more…]

Legal practitioner drags INEC, political parties to court, questions exorbitant nomination, expression of interest fees

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a human rights lawyer, Ejime Okolie, has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and 19 political parties over imposition of outrageous expression of interest and nomination fees. Mr Okolie, who stated he was suing for himself and on behalf of millions of Nigerian citizens desirous of participating in … [Read more…]

INEC Intensifies Measures Against Vote Buying Ahead of FCT Polls

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…]

Tinubu Expected To Sign Amended Electoral Bill This Month – Akpabio

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…]

Early Rains to Hit 16 States as Enugu, Lagos, Others Face Longer-Than-Normal Rainy Season — NiMet

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…]

Tinubu Makes Key Appointments Into SHESTCO, NEMSA, RMAFC

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…]

Emefiele’s Alleged Unlawful Naira Redesign: Court Declines Adjournment by Defence Counsel

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…]