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Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill for Further Legislative Action

February 4, 2026

The Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, moving the legislation forward in the National Assembly’s legislative process. The bill’s passage in the upper chamber represents a key step in efforts to update Nigeria’s electoral legal framework ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Electoral Act Amendment Bill seeks to update and strengthen the […]

Tinubu Tells World Bank Reforms Will Continue, Says There Will Be No Retreat

February 3, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told a delegation from the World Bank that Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms will continue without retreat, reaffirming the government’s commitment to its current policy trajectory. The assurance came during a briefing with officials including the World Bank Managing Director of Operations, Ms Anna Bjerde, and senior Nigerian economic officials at […]

FCTA to Sanction Hospitals Ignoring Snakebite Protocols, Antivenom Stock Confirmed

February 3, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said it will sanction some hospitals in the territory for negligence in adhering to snakebite treatment protocols and confirmed that there is a surplus of antivenom available to support proper care for victims. This was disclosed by the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr. Umar Musa, during a media briefing. […]

States to Share Electricity Subsidy Costs, FG Announces

February 3, 2026

The Federal Government has announced that electricity subsidy costs will now be shared with state governments alongside the federal burden under a new framework to make subsidy funding more transparent and sustainable. The directive was disclosed by the Director‑General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Tanimu Yakubu, during a budget preparation workshop in […]

NLC, TUC Set Peaceful Solidarity Rally in Abuja on February 3

February 2, 2026

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have announced plans to stage a peaceful solidarity rally in Abuja on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in support of workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) currently engaged in a labour dispute. The announcement was made jointly by the unions on […]

Showdown Looms in Anambra as Soludo, Onitsha Traders Face Off Over Market Reopening

February 2, 2026

A high-stakes confrontation is expected in Onitsha on Monday, February 2, 2026, as Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo and traders of the Onitsha Main Market prepare for the reopening of the commercial hub amid lingering tensions over compliance with government directives and sit-at-home protests. The standoff stems from the state government’s closure of the Onitsha Main […]

Senate Accused of Delaying Electoral Bill to Undermine 2027 Polls, ADC Says

February 1, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Senate, dominated by the All Progressives Congress (APC), of intentionally slowing the passage of the Electoral Bill 2025, warning that continued delays could undermine crucial reforms and threaten the integrity of the 2027 general elections. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, January 31, […]

Reps Back Tinubu’s N58.18tn 2026 Budget, Pass Bill for Second Reading

January 30, 2026

The House of Representatives on Thursday, January 29, 2026, approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s N58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill and passed it for second reading, signalling strong legislative support for the government’s budget framework for the coming fiscal year. Lawmakers described the proposal as essential to consolidating economic stability and advancing national development. President Tinubu […]

FG Deploys Electric Vehicles to Boost Operations at Abuja Airport

January 30, 2026

The Federal Government has deployed a fleet of 30 electric vehicles at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to modernise airport operations and improve service delivery. The deployment was unveiled on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The initiative forms part of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) push to strengthen logistics, […]

State Governors Lack Power to Pardon Terrorists, Lawyer Says

January 29, 2026

A legal practitioner and human rights activist, Mr Deji Adeyanju, has said state governors do not have the constitutional authority to grant amnesty or pardon to persons accused or convicted of terrorism offences, warning that such actions are legally ineffective. Adeyanju made the remarks in a statement issued on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The comments […]