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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 […]

Soludo Holds Firm on Onitsha Main Market Shutdown Over Sit‑At‑Home Defiance

January 29, 2026

Anambra State Governor Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has reiterated that the Onitsha Main Market will remain closed for one week as ordered, following traders’ continued observance of “sit‑at‑home” closures on Mondays. The governor made the statement during a press briefing in Awka on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The closure of Onitsha’s principal commercial hub followed repeated refusals […]

Affordable Housing Is Key to Police Welfare, Says IGP

January 28, 2026

The Inspector‑General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has said access to affordable housing is essential to improving the welfare, morale and productivity of officers of the Nigeria Police Force. He made the remarks on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, while receiving the Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) at the Force Headquarters in […]

Lagos Assembly Rejects Claims of Abuja House Budget in 2026 Appropriation

January 27, 2026

The Lagos State House of Assembly has rejected as false reports that the 2026 Appropriation Law makes provisions for the purchase of houses in Abuja for members of the legislature. The Assembly said the claim is misleading and part of election-season propaganda. The disputed allegation surfaced amid political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]

Court Orders FCT Workers to Call Off Strike and Resume Duties

January 27, 2026

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), sitting in Abuja, has ordered workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately call off their ongoing strike and return to their duty posts. The ruling was delivered by Justice Emmanuel Subilim on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Justice Subilim held that the continued industrial action, while […]

Falana Slams Lagos Government Over ‘Illegal’ Waterfront Demolitions

January 25, 2026

Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has condemned the ongoing demolition of waterfront properties in Lagos State, describing the operations as a “brazen display of executive impunity” that violates existing court orders and constitutional protections. He issued the rebuke in a statement released on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Falana said […]

Reps Fault Minority Caucus Report on Tax Reforms, Cite Fresh Developments

January 24, 2026

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has described the interim report by the Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on alleged alterations in Nigeria’s Tax Reform Acts as overtaken by events, saying the issues raised were resolved with the release of authentic versions of the laws. Agbese spoke to journalists in Abuja […]