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Former Minister of Education and public policy advocate, Oby Ezekwesili, has strongly criticised the Senate over its amendment to Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act, describing the move as a “coup against our democracy and the Nigerian people.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ezekwesili accused the upper legislative chamber…

The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to immediately suspend all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also warned the agency to stop sealing factories and warehouses over the issue.…

Photo: Senate President, Godswill Akpabio By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has amended the Electoral Act to allow for the electronic transmission of election results, with safeguards in place to address potential technical challenges. This decision follows a move on Tuesday to rescind the upper chamber’s earlier stance, which had rejected…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, with effect from today, Monday, February 9, 2026. The group said the directive was issued by its leader, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who urged residents of the region to return to…

Photo: Senate President, Godswill Akpabio By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Senate has recalled its members from recess for an emergency plenary session to address pressing legislative matters, including issues arising from the recently passed Electoral Bill. The emergency sitting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00 noon in…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026, in a move widely described as a major diplomatic milestone in Nigeria–UK relations. The visit, announced by the British Royal Communications team, follows an…

The Federal Government has launched a new digital platform, the Happy Woman App, as part of efforts to deepen women’s economic inclusion across Nigeria. According to a statement from the Presidency, the app is a secure digital interface designed to connect Nigerian women to finance, skills development, markets, essential services,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports suggesting that United States troops are present or being deployed in Nigeria, describing such claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on February 5, 2026, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said recent media reports…

Detained separatist figure Nnamdi Kanu has formally lodged an appeal challenging his terrorism conviction and multiple life sentences handed down by a Federal High Court in Abuja. In a notice of appeal dated February 4, 2026, Kanu notified the court of his decision to contest both the verdict and the…

File photo : Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is fully prepared for the 2027 general election, noting that key preparations are already underway despite delays in the amendment of the Electoral Act. The Commission disclosed that it…