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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday released its official Notice of Election and timetable for the 2027 General Elections, fixing *February 20, 2027* for the Presidential and National Assembly polls and *March 6, 2027* for Governorship and State Assembly elections. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, described the announcement as “a significant milestone…
Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate, visited Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State Governor and ADC stalwart, to show solidarity after a failed arrest attempt at the airport. El-Rufai was reportedly approached by security agents who tried to take him into custody, but he refused without a formal invitation. His passport was…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have rejected the proposed visa bans and asset freezes recommended by United States lawmakers against ex-Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, and the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore over alleged violations of religious freedoms in Nigeria….
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has hit a major milestone, reaching its full designed capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd) and becoming the first refinery globally to achieve full nameplate capacity in a single train of that scale. This achievement follows the optimization of its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit…
Nigerian referees have been left out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the 19th consecutive year, sparking concerns among football stakeholders. The recently concluded AFCON 2025 featured 73 match officials, but no Nigerian referee made the cut. This trend is attributed to several factors, including low competence, integrity concerns, corruption, and poor physical…
The Nigerian Senate is facing widespread criticism after rejecting a proposal to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory in the Electoral Act amendment. Critics argue that this decision undermines efforts to strengthen transparency and credibility in future elections. The Senate retained the existing provision, allowing results to be transferred “in a manner as prescribed…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, led a monitoring team to assess preparations for the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The team observed a mock accreditation exercise in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and Bwari Area Council, testing the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System…
President Bola Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kwara State following a deadly attack by gunmen in Woro village, which killed at least 162 people. The attack, reportedly carried out by Boko Haram terrorists, has raised concerns about insecurity in the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who visited the affected area, described the attack…
You’re officially invited to the Nigeria Oil & Gas Awards Dinner – the night where the country’s brightest energy leaders come together to celebrate excellence, innovation, and the future of our sector. Mark your calendar: January 30th at the iconic Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. It’s not just another dinner it’s a premier networking hub, a showcase…
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the need for political stability, accelerated development, and improved welfare for residents. The move, announced on Monday, January 26, 2026, marks a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. Yusuf stated that his decision is driven by the desire to align…