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Reps Convene Emergency Sitting Over INEC’s 2027 Election Timetable

The House of Representatives has announced that it will reconvene for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to deliberate on issues arising from the recent release of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the House spokesperson, Hon. Akin […]

Heartbreak Songs Dominate Nigerians’ Valentine’s Playlists, Spotify Data Shows

Heartbreak songs, rather than love anthems, dominated Nigerians’ listening habits this Valentine’s season, according to new data released by Spotify. The streaming platform reported a surge in playlists centred on longing, vulnerability, and emotional recovery. In a statement issued on Friday in Lagos, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Ms. Phiona Okumu, said mood-led […]

FG Withdraws Police From VIP Escorts, Redeploys Officers After 75 Killed in Kwara Attack

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate withdrawal and redeployment of officers of the Nigeria Police Force previously assigned to VIP escort duties, in a move aimed at strengthening frontline security nationwide. Announcing the decision on Friday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the force had executed a large-scale redeployment of […]

INEC Fixes February 20, 2027 for Presidential Election, Releases Full Poll Timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, setting out key dates for voting, party primaries, campaigns, and voter registration. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over the delayed passage of amendments to the Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. INEC had, on February 4, indicated […]

Election Costs Surge as INEC Seeks Nearly N900bn for 2027 Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the commission’s 2026 budget proposal and detailed 2027 election cost estimates before the National Assembly of Nigeria Joint Committee on Electoral Matters. A […]

Judge Recuses Himself from EFCC Cases Against Malami

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court has withdrawn from two cases instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. Justice Egwuatu, who was recently reassigned the matters by the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, said he stepped aside for personal reasons and in the […]

Senate Says INEC Not Equipped for Electronic Voting

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) currently lacks the capacity to conduct electronic voting, the Senate of Nigeria has said. The upper chamber also clarified that the electronic transmission of election results in real time should not be misconstrued as electronic voting, contrary to claims circulating in some quarters. Chairman of the Senate Ad Hoc Panel […]

Arik Air Flight Diverts Safely to Benin After Mid-Air Engine Fault, Says NSIB

An Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, registration 5N-MJF, operating a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt, experienced an in-flight engine anomaly on Wednesday but diverted safely to Benin Airport, according to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). The Bureau confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and […]

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill Seeking Sanctions on Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah Groups Over Religious Freedom Violations

Five United States lawmakers have introduced a bill to Congress seeking sanctions against former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore over alleged violations of religious freedom. The proposed legislation, titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, was sponsored by […]

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