Category: #Governance
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FCT COUNCILS POLL: POLICE RESTRICT MOVEMENT FEB. 21
Abuja residents will face a full-day movement restriction during the upcoming Area Councils elections—except those on essential or election duties. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced a restriction of movement from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 21 for the FCT Area Councils elections. Only personnel on essential or election-related duties are…
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TINUBU SIGNS ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL 2026 INTO LAW
Nigeria’s electoral landscape shifts as President Tinubu approves the 2026 amendment, paving the way for real-time election result transmission and modernized voting rules. Abuja, Feb. 18, 2026 – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law at the State House, Abuja, in a ceremony attended by National Assembly principal…
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WAEC RELEASES 2025 CB-WASSCE RESULTS, 42% MAKE FIVE CREDITS INCLUDING ENGLISH, MATHS
Thousands of private candidates can now check their results online—but some scores remain withheld over malpractice and processing issues. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2025 Second Series Computer-Based WASSCE results for private candidates, with over 61,000 candidates already able to access their performance. Out of 65,752 candidates who sat for the…
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KANO BUREAU DISMISSES CLAIM OF 2 MILLION CHILD STREET BEGGARS
Officials say verified data shows far fewer street beggars, challenge NGO to prove its figures. The Kano State Bureau of Statistics (KSBS) has rejected claims that over two million underage children are living as street beggars, calling the figure misleading and unsupported by official data. The bureau’s Director-General, Dr Suraj Sulaiman, said its own mapping…
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KEBBI CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL ARGUNGU FESTIVAL, THANKS TINUBU, SPONSORS
Global spotlight returns to Argungu as Kebbi applauds strong federal backing and cultural revival. Kebbi Deputy Governor, Sen. Umar Tafida, has hailed President Bola Tinubu, sponsors, and the people of the state for the successful hosting of the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival. He said the President’s presence at the historic event highlighted…
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FG DEPLOYS 2,000+ TRACTORS TO SUPERCHARGE FARMING, BOOST FOOD SECURITY
Major mechanisation push aims to empower farmers, increase yields, and strengthen Nigeria’s food independence. The Bank of Agriculture and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have rolled out more than 2,000 tractors and heavy-duty machines to mechanised farmers under the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (NAMP). Backed by Heifer International and Heifer…
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MAGISTRATES CRY OUT OVER POOR WELFARE, INSECURITY IN SOUTH-SOUTH
Judicial stakeholders warn that neglecting magistrates could weaken justice delivery and fuel corruption. Stakeholders across South-South Nigeria have urged state governments to urgently provide official vehicles, housing, and improved welfare for magistrates to boost their safety, morale, and effectiveness. Legal practitioners say many magistrates still rely on public transport or motorcycles to work, exposing them…
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GOVERNORS RALLY AFTER DEADLY TERROR ATTACKS IN NIGER & KWARA
NGF urges swift action as communities reel from coordinated assaults. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Niger and Kwara States, calling them tragic assaults on innocent citizens and a threat to national peace. The attacks in Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso, Pissa (Niger) and Woro (Kwara) reportedly left several dead and others…
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NIGERIA NOT READY FOR REAL-TIME ELECTION RESULT TRANSMISSION — SENATOR WARNS
Power shortages and weak tech infrastructure could undermine plans for instant electronic result transmission ahead of 2027, Senator Kenneth Eze cautions. Sen. Kenneth Eze (Ebonyi Central) says Nigeria currently lacks the infrastructure needed for seamless real-time electronic transmission of election results, urging caution as lawmakers review amendments to the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027…
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SHETTIMA RETURNS FROM AU SUMMIT, PUSHES FOR AFRICA’S HEALTH, WATER SECURITY
Vice-President Kashim Shettima returns to Abuja after key AU summit talks, securing global goodwill and pushing for Africa’s self-reliance in health and development. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Assembly, where leaders focused on…
