Electoral Act row deepens as Senate rejects amendment
Political tensions are rising ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria as opposition leaders push for an immediate review of the Electoral Act 2026, while the Senate insists any amendment must follow legislative procedures. Leaders of the opposition, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi, mounted fresh pressure on the National Assembly, arguing that certain provisions of the...
Kaduna takes over Ahmadu Bello Stadium as FG approves ownership transfer
The Kaduna State Government has officially taken over the Ahmadu Bello Stadium following the transfer of ownership from the Federal Government, a move authorities say will accelerate sports development and economic growth. The handover was facilitated through the National Sports Commission led by Shehu Dikko and approved by Bola Ahmed Tinubu in what officials described as a decision taken in...
Presidency tackles opposition over Electoral Act criticism
The Presidency has accused opposition parties of spreading disinformation and misrepresenting recent amendments to the Electoral Act, urging them to stop what it described as “constant lamentation and unwarranted outrage” against the law and the All Progressives Congress-led administration. In a statement issued on February 26, 2026, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said some...
2027 election: Primaries begin April 23 as presidential campaigns start on August 19
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that political party primaries, including the resolution of disputes arising from the primaries ahead of the 2027 election, will run from April 23 to May 30, 2026. This was contained in the revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election released by INEC on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Several political...
Kogi gets NEPZA nod for Ajaokuta Economic City
Kogi State has obtained the Declaration Licence for the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone, marking the formal launch of a major industrial project aimed at driving investment and economic growth. The development was disclosed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, on Thursday in Lokoja. The licence was issued by the Nigeria Export Processing...
Lagos shuts Lekki–Epe expressway for rehabilitation
The Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Epe Expressway from Admiralty Way Junction to Jubilee Bridge in Ajah to allow ongoing rehabilitation works. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Ministry of Transportation and signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi. According to the government, the full closure of...
INEC reschedules Osun governorship poll to August 15
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the governorship election in Osun State from Saturday, August 8, 2026 to Saturday, August 15, 2026 as part of adjustments to its electoral timetable. The commission said the change forms part of a broader revision of activities for the 2027 general election to ensure compliance with the Electoral Act, 2026. INEC noted that...
INEC shifts 2027 general election dates, releases revised timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election following changes introduced by the Electoral Act, 2026. In a press release issued at its headquarters in Abuja, the commission announced that the presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday, January 16, 2027, while governorship and State...
Diesel dips 9.32% year-on-year to ₦1,361.57 in January — NBS
The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, fell to ₦1,361.57 per litre in January 2026 from ₦1,501.58 recorded in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The agency’s Automotive Gas Oil Price Watch report for January showed the decline represents a 9.32 per cent year-on-year drop. On a month-on-month basis, diesel prices...
I didn’t force defections — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed allegations that he is orchestrating defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting he neither coerced nor pressured any politician to abandon their platform. Tinubu made the remarks on Wednesday during an interfaith Iftar with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he addressed claims that his administration is deliberately...
