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ENUGU, NIGERIA — February 26, 2026 President , through the South East Renewed Hope Agenda, has supported 50,000 students across the South East geopolitical zone with registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and mock examinations. The initiative covers registration fees for the (JAMB) examination and is aimed at easing the financial burden…

Abuja, Nigeria | February 26, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria (FOSIECON) are set to deepen collaboration aimed at promoting credible elections at the Local Government level across the country. This commitment was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the (FOSIECON)…

Abuja, Nigeria, February 26, 2026 The (INEC) has clarified that the splitting of polling units (PUs) to enhance voter participation was carried out in 2022 and not in the lead-up to the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections.In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, the…

Warri, Delta State – February 26, 2026 Nigeria’s First Lady, , has been installed as the Utukpa Oritse of Warri Kingdom, a revered traditional title which means “The Light of God.”The honour was conferred on her by the , the Olu of Warri, during her one-day homecoming visit to her Itsekiri maternal roots in Delta…

Kuje, Abuja – February 25, 2026 Justice of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, Abuja, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, admitted in evidence additional documents tendered by the (EFCC) against former National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) boss, .The documents were presented before the court by the Second Prosecution Witness (PW2), James Balami, Director…

Abuja, Nigeria – February 26, 2026 The Federal Government has taken note of recent statements and recommendations emerging from engagements within the United States Congress, following a joint report on Christian persecution in Nigeria submitted to the White House on Monday by the and the , concerning security developments in Nigeria.The Minister of Information and…

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State – February 26, 2026 The South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) has thrown its weight behind President ’s Executive Order mandating the direct remittance of all oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, describing the directive as historic and transformative for Nigeria’s fiscal framework.The SSGF Chairman and Governor of Bayelsa State, , made…

Ojo, Lagos – 24 February 2026 The Commandant, (NACOLM), Major General Adewale Collins Adetoba, has assured of enhanced collaboration between the College and the (NACOMS), particularly in the area of training and capacity development.The assurance was given when the Commandant NACOMS, Brigadier General Paulina Olubunmi Aburime, paid a courtesy visit to Major General Adetoba on…

Abuja, Nigeria, 26th February, 2026 The Acting Inspector-General of Police, , psc, has formally assumed duty as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He takes over from (Rtd), PhD, NPM, who served meritoriously as the 22nd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police from 19th June 2023 to 24th February 2026. Born…

Kaduna, Nigeria | February 26, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), , has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to shun the temptation of the “get-rich-quick” syndrome, warning that it often leads to involvement in economic and financial crimes. Olukoyede gave the charge through the Acting…