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INEC, Peace Committee Warn 2027 Marks Critical Test for Nigeria’s Democracy

The Independent National Electoral Commission and the National Peace Committee have warned that Nigeria is at a “very critical stage” in its democratic evolution, urging political actors to abandon the “politics of power” in favour of people-centred governance. The position was articulated on Monday in Abuja at a meeting with electoral stakeholders, titled ‘Briefing and […]

FG Commences Direct Remittance of Oil Revenues to FAAC Under Executive Order

The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of Executive Order 9 of 2026, mandating the direct remittance of oil revenues to the Federation Account Allocation Committee. The development follows the inaugural meeting of the implementation committee for the order, held on 26 February 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister of Finance and […]

Police Council Ratifies Disu as IGP, Tinubu to Swear Him In Wednesday

The Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji Disu as Inspector-General of Police. In a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the endorsement paves the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting scheduled […]

‘Time Has Come’: Presidency Pushes State Police Reform Amid Security Concerns

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Tinubu supports the establishment of state police to bring policing closer to the people. Idris made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja when a delegation from the Centre for Crisis Communication, led by its Chairman, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade (Rtd.), paid him […]

Battle Lines Drawn Over 2026 Electoral Law as Opposition, Aso Rock Clash

Opposition political parties and the Presidency on Thursday engaged in a war of words over the Electoral Act 2026, with opposition leaders rejecting the new law and demanding an immediate amendment, while the Federal Government accused them of spreading disinformation. At a press briefing themed “Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s Democracy”, held at the Transcorp […]

2027 Polls Rescheduled as INEC Realigns Timetable to New Electoral Law

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for the 2027 General Election, bringing forward the presidential and National Assembly polls. Under the new schedule, presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on Saturday, January 16, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will follow on Saturday, February 6, 2027. […]

Union Protest Disrupts NAFDAC Lagos Operations Over Sachet Alcohol Ban

Operations at the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) were disrupted on Wednesday after protesting union members barricaded the agency’s premises in Isolo. Staff who arrived early to resume duty were forced to remain outside the complex as members of the National Union of Food, Beverage and […]

El-Rufai to Face Court in April as DSS Proceeds with NSA Phone Interception Charges

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to April 23. The Department of State Services (DSS) filed a three-count charge against El-Rufai over the alleged unlawful interception of communications, following remarks he made during a television interview. The court had earlier […]

INEC Introduces BVAS Safeguards to Prevent Election Result Manipulation

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced new technological safeguards to its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) aimed at preventing the manipulation of election results. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners and the inauguration of Dr. Chukwu Joseph as Resident Electoral […]

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