Electoral Reforms Near Finish Line as National Assembly Moves to Restore Confidence
National Assembly to conclude electoral reform bill, lawmakers assure Nigerians ahead of 2027 polls. Stakeholder consultations shape reforms aimed at transparency, credibility and vote integrity. House and Senate harmonising provisions…
Boko Haram Attack Leaves Soldiers Dead as ISWAP Overruns Army Base in Borno
Boko Haram insurgents attack army base in Borno, killing several Nigerian soldiers during a coordinated assault. Gun trucks and armoured vehicles destroyed as ISWAP fighters cart away ammunition in Damboa.…
2027 Polls: Middle Belt youths caution Shari’ah Council over remarks targeting INEC chair
Middle Belt youths warn that comments against the INEC chairman could undermine confidence in the 2027 general elections Group says inflammatory rhetoric risks fuelling political and religious tension ahead of…
FAAC deadlock: States’ rejection of ₦1.9trn stalls January revenue sharing
FAAC revenue distribution for January stalled as states reject ₦1.9trn allocation. States demand higher FAAC payout, citing stronger December 2025 accruals. Delay hits salaries, stalling January payments to public sector…
FG revokes 1,263 mineral licences over annual service fees default
FG revokes 1,263 mineral licences spanning exploration, mining, quarry and small-scale leases for failure to pay annual service fees. Solid Minerals Minister Dele Alake says the revocation targets speculators, opens…
Northern CAN, Christian clerics reject calls for sack of INEC chair
Northern CAN rejects Shari’ah Council’s demand for INEC chair’s removal Christian clerics warn against politicising religion ahead of 2027 elections Groups insist competence, not faith, should guide leadership of INEC…
JUST IN: Court Approves Yahaya Bello’s Travel to Mecca for 2026 Lesser Hajj
Federal High Court grants former Kogi State governor permission to perform Hajj Passport temporarily released from March 13 for 10 days Bello continues to face EFCC charges for alleged misappropriation…
Sharia Council Warns INEC: No Compromised Elections Will Be Recognised in 2027
Sharia Council vows to reject elections lacking integrity ahead of 2027 polls Council highlights insecurity, economic hardship, and public distrust as national crises Urges ethical governance, equitable fiscal policies, and…
Naira Redesign Trial: Court Fixes 10 Days To Wrap Up EFCC Case Against Emefiele
Emefiele naira redesign trial enters final stretch as court allocates 10 hearing days EFCC witness confirms Buhari’s approval, insists redesign was to be done locally Court urges counsels to keep…
AFCON 2025 Final: CAF Suspends Hakimi, Thiaw, Slams Heavy Fines on Senegal, Morocco
AFCON 2025 final sanctions see CAF suspend Hakimi and Senegal coach Pape Thiaw Senegal, Morocco fined as CAF cites unsporting conduct, referee harassment and crowd misconduct CAF rejects Morocco’s protest…