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INEC finalizes 2027 election timetable despite pending Electoral Act Review
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…
Read More »Senate confirms Justice Oyewole’s appointment to Supreme Court
By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, completing his elevation to the apex court after a successful screening exercise. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate…
Read More »Snakebite: Senate seeks mandatory antidote supply in hospitals
By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has urged the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to develop and enforce national guidelines mandating minimum stock levels of essential antidotes and emergency medicines in designated public and private hospitals across Nigeria. The resolution followed the consideration of a motion sponsored by Senator Adebule…
Read More »Immigration Service warns on fake recruitment websites
The Nigeria Immigration Service has cautioned job seekers against fraudulent recruitment portals falsely claiming to be hiring on behalf of the agency. In a public advisory shared on its official X page, the service said it had noticed a rise in fake websites and online adverts misleading applicants with bogus…
Read More »How FG, states, LGAs shared N1.969trn December earnings
A total sum of N1.969 trillion, being the December 2025 Federation Account revenue, has been shared among the Federal Government, states and local government councils. This was disclosed in a communiqué from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, made available on Monday by Director Press and Public Relations, Office of the…
Read More »NPF Pensions doles out N97.5bn to 30,000 retirees, target quicker processing time
By Sodeeq Kamsela, Abuja Over 30,000 retired police officers have received a combined N97.5 billion in pension and retirement benefits, according to NPF Pensions Limited, the pension manager for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. The disclosure came during the 2026 pre-retirement seminar organised by the pension firm in Lagos,…
Read More »17 feared dead as Boko Haram strikes 2 Borno LGAs
At least 17 residents have been confirmed dead after suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched fresh attacks on communities in Guzamala and Nganzai local government areas of Borno State, triggering new fears in already fragile resettled zones. Authorities said the victims were discovered during search and recovery operations carried out after…
Read More »How coup plotters planned to kill Pres. Tinubu, arrest me — Defence Minister Reveals
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has revealed that suspects behind the recently foiled coup plot allegedly planned violent actions against President Bola Tinubu and top security officials, including himself, as part of what he described as a poorly conceived takeover attempt. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today on Channels…
Read More »Coup: Detained officers knew the consequences — Defence Minister
…Military moves to court-martial… …..fates of 1990 coup plotters Photo: Defence Minister, Christopher Musa By Didimoko A. Didimoko Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has said military officers detained over an alleged coup plot were fully aware of the seriousness of their actions and will face trial under military law. Speaking…
Read More »Gunmen burn police station, church, abduct worshippers in Niger
By Sodeeq Kamsela, Abuja Fear and confusion gripped Agwara town in Niger State on Sunday morning after armed men stormed the area, set key buildings on fire and abducted several residents during an overnight attack. Agwara, which serves as the headquarters of Agwara Local Government Area, came under siege around…
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