House of Reps Calls Emergency Session on Electoral Matters
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives will reconvene for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to consider matters arising from the recently released timetable for the 2027 General Elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The directive was communicated to Members via an internal memorandum from the Office of the Speaker on […]
Nigeria Reaffirms Global Fight Against Drug Trafficking,
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to global cooperation in combating illicit drugs and transnational organised crime. The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), stated this on Friday during the graduation ceremony of NDLEA officers at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy […]
FCTA Accelerates Magistrate Court Projects Across Abuja
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is accelerating efforts to strengthen judicial infrastructure in Abuja, with new Magistrate Court projects advancing toward completion across key districts in the capital. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, conducted an inspection tour on Friday, to assess the pace and quality of construction at […]
Wike Warns Land Speculators, Seals Abuja Recreation Hub Deal
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to clamp down on land speculators stalling development across Abuja. This is as he warns that any developer who fails to utilise allocated land within six months will lose it. Wike issued the warning in Abuja during the signing of […]
NILDS DG Celebrates Turbaning of Ballah District Head
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the newly turbaned District Head of Ballah, Kolapo Abdulkadir. In a statement issued on Friday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, he described the event as a landmark moment for the Ilorin Emirate. Prof. Sulaiman said […]
UEFA Pushes Back Against Excessive VAR Checks
By: Victor Agboola UEFA’s head of refereeing, Roberto Rosetti, has warned that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system risks becoming too detailed, with too many reviews on subjective decisions. Speaking at the UEFA Congress, Rosetti said VAR works well for clear, factual calls like offside, but excessive reviews on handball and similar incidents are slowing […]
Tinubu Calls for Ethical Governance Globally
By Toyeebaht Aremu President Bola Tinubu says ethical leadership and resilient institutions remain critical to achieving peace, justice, and sustainable development globally. In a statement issued on Friday by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim, the President stressed that ethical political conduct is no longer optional in […]
Bolaji, Nnanna Make History for Nigeria at Para-Badminton Worlds
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Eniola Bolaji and Chigozie Nnanna delivered historic performances for Nigeria at the BWF Para-Badminton World Championships 2026. They secured landmark podium finishes and signaled a major breakthrough for African para-badminton. While Bolaji powered her way into the women’s SL3 final with a commanding semifinal victory, Nnanna claimed a historic bronze medal […]
Customs Launches One-Stop-Shop to Boost Trade Efficiency
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service has rolled out a One-Stop-Shop (OSS) clearance framework as part of broader business environment reforms aimed at boosting trade efficiency and investor confidence. The initiative is designed to address long-standing delays at Nigeria’s ports and border stations caused by overlapping checks, fragmented procedures, and weak coordination among clearance […]
INEC Fixes February 20 2027 for Presidential Election
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Independent National Electoral Commission has formally set February 20, 2027, for the conduct of Nigeria’s next presidential and National Assembly elections, while governorship and state Houses of Assembly polls will follow on March 6, 2027. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, unveiled the timetable at a press conference in Abuja […]