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Akpabio Dismisses Criticism of Ongoing Electoral Act Amendment

February 8, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has rejected criticism of the Senate’s ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act, saying commentators and civil society actors are misjudging lawmakers and that public debate is premature because the legislative process is not yet complete. The comments from Akpabio follow widespread public debate and controversy over how the Senate has handled […]

Electoral Act Amendment Faces Pushback as Opposition Faults Senate Over E‑Transmission

February 6, 2026

Opposition political parties and the Senate Minority Caucus have responded to controversy over the treatment of electronic transmission of election results in the recently passed Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, with differing accounts of whether the Senate rejected or retained the provision during its plenary session. The Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, which seeks to […]

Senators Insist Senate Retained Electronic Transmission Clause in Electoral Act Bill

February 5, 2026

Thirteen Nigerian senators led by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe have insisted that the Senate passed the clause on electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, countering reports that the upper chamber rejected the provision during its plenary session. The National Assembly is currently considering the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, which […]

Shettima Unveils 25‑Year South‑East Economic Blueprint in Enugu

February 5, 2026

Vice‑President Kashim Shettima has unveiled a 25‑year economic development blueprint for the South‑East region of Nigeria, titled “South‑East Vision 2050,” at a regional stakeholders’ forum held in Enugu on Wednesday. Shettima presented the long‑term blueprint during the South‑East Vision 2050 Regional Stakeholders’ Forum in Enugu, saying the initiative marks a shift from short‑term governance cycles […]

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 […]