More details have emerged on how the Senate rejected a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory, ahead of the 2027 general election. The proposal formed part of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026…
American TV show host Tony Perkins has revealed that First Lady Remi Tinubu approached him to discuss religious freedom issues in Nigeria, but he rejected her request because he does not want his platform used to cover up for happenings…
Three children, two males and a female, have been kidnapped in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital. The incident occurred at the weekend opposite Nkwagu Military Cantonment, Nkwagu Village, in Abakaliki Local Government Area of the state. The kidnapped children belonged…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the immediate termination of its long-running Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East region. The group said the order, which takes effect from Monday, February 9, 2026, was issued by its detained leader,…
The Senate has fixed an emergency plenary session for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, summoning all lawmakers back to the chamber. The decision was conveyed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, who said…
The Abia State Government has approved the payment of the adjusted minimum wage for workers under the State Education Management Board (SEMB), including teachers across the state. The Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Basic and Secondary Education, Kenechukwu…
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has defended the Senate’s ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act, saying critics are misjudging lawmakers based on an incomplete legislative process. Akpabio insisted that the Senate did not remove electronic transmission of election results in…
A man identified as Ernest Obetule, said to be in his early 50s, has been arrested by security operatives in Lokoja following allegations of attempting to sexually exploit the 14-year-old daughter of his late close friend, Okpanachi. The disturbing case…
As part of efforts to keep the public informed on the progress of critical infrastructure projects, the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Works, Muhammed Ahmed, is currently leading a media tour to Bauchi…
The Minister of Works, HE Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has called on the people of the South-East to give full support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the region is receiving increased federal attention, particularly in infrastructure development and…
