INEC Opens Media Accreditation for June 20 Bye-Elections
By Zainab Bakare The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opened its online accreditation portal for media organisations ahead of the June 20, 2026 bye-elections, urging journalists and media houses to complete registration within the stipulated timeframe. In a notice released on its official X handle, the commission stressed that only duly accredited media […]
Federal High Court Reshuffles Judges Nationwide
By Zainab Bakare The Federal High Court has announced a sweeping new posting schedule affecting newly appointed and serving judges, in a move aimed at strengthening judicial efficiency across its divisions nationwide. According to a statement issued in Abuja by the Court’s Director of Information, Dr Catherine-Oby Christopher, the Chief Judge of the Federal High […]
Kwara, UNICEF Deliver Relief Materials to IDPs in Edu Camp
By Zainab Bakare The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified humanitarian support for vulnerable populations with the distribution of relief materials to internally displaced persons in Yikpata Camp, Edu Local Government Area. The intervention, facilitated through the Kwara State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), delivered […]
Senate Amends Electoral Act to Clarify Court Roles in Pre-Election Cases
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has passed an amendment to the 2026 Electoral Act aimed at removing ambiguity over which courts can hear pre-election disputes, a move lawmakers say will bring order and speed to Nigeria’s electoral litigation process. The bill was approved during Thursday’s plenary after Senator Simon Lalong, Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
Deputy Senate President Barau Submits Expression of Interest, Nomination Forms
By Anayo Akwitti The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has submitted his completed Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the Senate to officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amid cheers from party officials and supporters, Senator Barau submitted the forms on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. at the Treasures Suites and […]
Senate Reverses Self On Standing Orders Amendment
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has reversed itself on recent amendments to its 2026 Standing Orders following concerns that some provisions were inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution. The reversal came on Wednesday after the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Baimdele moved a motion arguing that clauses under Order 2 Subsection 2 and Order 3 Subsection 1 could […]
Wike Targets 95% Project Completion Ahead of Tinubu Anniversary
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong confidence in the pace of ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja, projecting that several will reach at least 95 per cent completion ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. Speaking on Wednesday during an extensive inspection tour, Wike […]
INEC Set to Begin Final Phase of Voter Registration
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the third and final phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for the current exercise will commence on Monday, May 11, 2026, and end on Friday, July 10, 2026. The Commission disclosed this in a press statement issued on Tuesday, by the […]
Nigeria Launches First National Industrial Relations Policy
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government on Wednesday formally launched Nigeria’s first National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP), describing it as a major step toward strengthening industrial harmony, promoting decent work and supporting inclusive economic growth. The policy was unveiled at the United Nations Building in Abuja during a ceremony attended by government officials, labour leaders, […]
Toxic Waste Crisis: FG Launches Nationwide Battery Disposal Scheme
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government has launched a nationwide initiative to address the environmental and health risks posed by the improper disposal of small-sized batteries. The programme, introduced by the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, involves the deployment of specially designed receptacles for the safe collection of used batteries across public spaces. The […]