Category: News
INEC Targets Credible 2027 Polls with Voter Revalidation, Election Timelines
Abuja, February 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced consultative meetings with key electoral stakeholders as part of early preparations for forthcoming elections and the 2027 General Election, reaffirming its commitment to delivering credible, transparent and inclusive polls. The consultative engagement began on Wednesday with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), whom the commission described…
Tackling Deforestation: FG/Yobe Govt. Distribute 3,500 Clean Cooking Stoves
Damaturu, Yobe StateFebruary 2026 The Federal Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Yobe State Government, has commenced the distribution of 3,500 clean cooking stoves produced with local technology to vulnerable citizens across the 17 local government areas of Yobe State. The initiative was officially launched at the Yobe State Ministry of Environment along Gujba…
OPERATION HADIN KAI TROOPS DESTROY 3 ISWAP DETENTION CAMPS, FREE MORE THAN 70 CAPTIVES
Gujba, Yobe State, February 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force under Operation HADIN KAI have recorded a major operational success with the destruction of three Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist detention camps deep within the notorious Timbuktu Triangle forest in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The feat was achieved during…
SECURITY THREATS: KOGI STATE GOVERNOR ODODO DIRECTS ALL SCHOOLS TO BEGIN MID-TERM BREAK IMMEDIATELY
Lokoja, Kogi State — 4 February 2026 Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has directed all public and private schools in the state to proceed on an emergency mid-term break with immediate effect, beginning from Wednesday, 4 February 2026, due to prevailing security threats.The directive was communicated through an urgent notice issued by the…
COAS Deepens Strategic Partnership with NAFRC to Advance Troops’ Welfare, Post-Service Empowerment
Abuja — 3 February 2026 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Lagos, as part of sustained efforts to enhance troops’ welfare and ensure effective post-service empowerment. Lieutenant General Shaibu gave the assurance…
Court Fixes April 30 for Ruling on Final Forfeiture of Property Owned by Former Acting AGF
Maitama, Abuja — February 4, 2026 Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has fixed April 30, 2026, for ruling on an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the final forfeiture of a property owned by the former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Mr….
DG Advises Corps Members On Security
Asaya, Kogi State — February 4, 2026 The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has advised Corps Members to remain security-conscious and avoid actions that could expose them to danger throughout their service year. General Nafiu gave the advice while addressing the 2026 Batch “A” Stream One Corps Members…
Niger State @50: Information Minister Urges Nigerlites to Support Government in Growing the Economy
Minna, February 4, 2026 The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged the people of Niger State, popularly known as Nigerlites, to support both the state and Federal Governments in their collective efforts to grow and strengthen the Nigerian economy.The Minister made the call during activities marking the 50th anniversary of the…
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES NNPC BOARD CHAIR, MUSA KIDA @ 65TH BIRTHDAY
Abuja, February 4, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of the Board of NNPC Limited, Mr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, on the occasion of his 65th birthday, describing him as a distinguished professional whose contributions have significantly impacted Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the…
NECO RELEASES 2025 SSCE EXTERNAL RESULTS; 86.26% MADE 5 CREDITS AND ABOVE
Abuja, January 23, 2026 The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, just 52 days after the conclusion of the final paper. Announcing the release, the Registrar of NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, disclosed that a total of 96,979 candidates registered for the examination across…