Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, pushing the initiative beyond the 2027 general elections. The decision was disclosed on Friday in an official statement by Mohammed Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Commission’s Information and Voter Education Committee. According to…

The Federal Government has approved automatic promotion for six civil servants who were abducted while travelling to sit for their promotion examinations in 2025. The affected officers, all staff of the Federal Ministry of Defence, were reportedly kidnapped in Kogi State while en route from Lagos to Abuja for the examination exercise. The incident had…

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is expected to formally align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, in a move that could significantly reshape political dynamics in Kano State and beyond. Sources close to the development indicate that Kwankwaso’s decision is not a solitary shift, but…

Tension is building across Nigeria’s public sector as civil servants, under the umbrella of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), have issued a strike notice to the Federal Government over the delayed implementation of wage-related allowances. The union has set a Tuesday, March 31 deadline for the government to address concerns surrounding the…

In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Wednesday led a high-level delegation of stakeholders from Nigeria’s North Central region to formally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The delegation, comprising prominent figures within…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly taken steps to seize a high-value property linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja. The property, located in the upscale Maitama district of the Federal Capital Territory, is said to be the focus of an ongoing investigation by the anti-graft…

The intensifying wave of insecurity across Nigeria has reignited the long-standing debate over the creation of state police, sharply dividing governors, lawmakers and key stakeholders along ideological and regional lines. At the heart of the renewed push is a growing consensus among many state governments that the current centralised policing structure, anchored by the Nigeria…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening its security collaboration with the United Kingdom, describing the partnership as vital to addressing the country’s evolving security challenges. Speaking on Wednesday ahead of a high-level engagement, the President noted that Nigeria’s cooperation with the UK remains a strategic pillar in the fight against insecurity,…

In a bold step to restore institutional discipline and strengthen governance, the Benue State Government has inaugurated a high-level committee to review the structure, mandates, and supervisory frameworks of its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The inauguration, which took place at Government House, Makurdi, was led by Deputy Governor Barr. Sam Ode, mni, representing Governor…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to embark on a historic state visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, an engagement expected to deepen diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between Nigeria and Britain. The visit, hosted by King Charles III, comes at a time when both countries are seeking stronger cooperation in trade, security and…

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has rejected claims that it receives support from Iran to promote terrorism within Nigeria, describing the allegation as unfounded. The rebuttal followed remarks made by Michael Freeman, Israel’s Ambassador to Nigeria, who alleged that the Iranian government sponsors Islamic movements across Nigeria and other parts of West Africa as…