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INEC

Breaking: INEC moves 2027 presidential poll to January, shifts Osun guber

The adjustment comes as a direct consequence of the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the subsequent enactment of the Electoral Act 2026, which has fundamentally altered the statutory timelines governing Nigerian elections.
EFCC

Alleged terrorism financing: EFCC files petition against FHC judge

fubara

Fubara appoints new chief of staff, SSG

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09:55 pm
Electoral Act: Stop constant lamentation, unwarranted outrage, Presidency tells opposition

Electoral Act: Stop constant lamentation, unwarranted outrage, Presidency tells opposition

The Presidency said the opposition, particularly the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has turned irresponsible political statements into an art form, all in a bid to attract cheap headlines and mislead the public.

09:55 pm
09:48 pm
Rashidi Ladoja

Religious unity is non-negotiable for national dev’t – Ladoja

Receiving the delegation led by the Provost of the Ibadan Anglican Diocese, Very Rev’d Olusegun Faleye, the monarch assured them that Ibadanland would continue to exemplify peaceful religious coexistence.

09:48 pm
09:43 pm
Hussaini Magaji

Senate asks Tinubu to sack CAC boss

The Senate on Thursday called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Magaji, for repeatedly refusing to appear before the Senate Committee on Finance.

09:43 pm
09:17 pm
INEC

Breaking: INEC moves 2027 presidential poll to January, shifts Osun guber

The adjustment comes as a direct consequence of the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the subsequent enactment of the Electoral Act 2026, which has fundamentally altered the statutory timelines governing Nigerian elections.

09:17 pm
08:56 pm
Keyamo

FG awards N21.68bn contract for new NAMA headquarters in Abuja

The initial phase of the project was awarded to Messrs NHD Interbiz Projects Limited at a total cost of N21,684,314,839.40, inclusive of all taxes, with a completion timeline of 30 months.

08:56 pm
08:52 pm
Tinubu has approved additional federal road projects – Umahi

Tinubu has approved additional federal road projects – Umahi

Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has announced President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the immediate reconstruction of some federal roads in Niger State, as well as the extension of Bodo-Bonny Road.

08:52 pm
08:49 pm
Adebayo Adelabu

Adelabu presses for improved power supply

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to press for improved electricity supply and stronger operational performance as he undertakes a working visit to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).

08:49 pm
08:45 pm
Premier League to launch new streaming service

Premier League to launch new streaming service

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Thursday the new channel would be known as “Premier League +”.

08:45 pm
08:21 pm
Full List: UEFA includes Osimhen, Sørloth, others in Champions League team

Full List: UEFA includes Osimhen, Sørloth, others in Champions League team

UEFA on Thursday named Victor Osimhen in its Champions League Team of the Week following the conclusion of Wednesday’s Round of 16 playoff second-leg fixtures.

08:21 pm
08:15 pm
Agbu Kefas

Gov Kefas hails acting IGP Disu, pledges state support

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has congratulated the newly appointed acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, describing the appointment as a strategic move that will bolster Nigeria’s security architecture.

08:15 pm
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Politics

Opposition leaders push for fresh Electoral Act review at National Assembly

Opposition leaders push for fresh Electoral Act review at National Assembly

Kenneth Okonkwo

Alleged assassination attempt on ADC leaders genocide against political parties  —  Okonkwo

Electoral Act

We won’t retreat  —  ADC condemns alleged assassination attempt on Obi

Moghalu

Quitting Nigerian politics, my best decision ever – Moghalu

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I didn’t lobby for this position – Bayelsa’s new deputy gov

I didn’t lobby for this position – Bayelsa’s new deputy gov

According to him, "Public office should not be seen as a reward but as a burden of trust that demands sacrifice, discipline and openness to counsel."
Obi, Oyegun

Nigerian newspapers review: Outrage greets gun attack on Obi, Oyegun, others

Promotion exams turn nightmare for civil servants

Inside Federal Government’s deadly promotion system

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 26, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 26, 2026

Sowore confronts Umahi at Force HQ over debt claim

Sowore confronts Umahi at Force HQ over debt claim

Metro

C/River: Commercial drivers block major roads over multiple taxation

C/River: Commercial drivers block major roads over multiple taxation

There was pandemonium in the early hours of Thursday as commercial drivers in Calabar blocked major roads in protest against alleged multiple taxation, harassment, and extortion by both authorized and illegal enforcement agents in the state capital.
SOKOTO: After 50 years, Gudurega community builds secondary school for girls

SOKOTO: After 50 years, Gudurega community builds secondary school for girls

Ondo Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover operational motorcycles

Ondo Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover operational motorcycles

FCT Polls restrictions halt Karu Market trading as traders count losses

FCT Polls restrictions halt Karu Market trading as traders count losses

Boko Haram

Terrorists kill 34 fasting Muslims in latest Kebbi attack

Columns

Assassination attempt on Peter Obi: If I were President Tinubu, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

Assassination attempt on Peter Obi: If I were President Tinubu, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

12:41 am
Olu Fasan

Evil genius: El-Rufai is clever, but toxic, reckless, dangerous! By Olu Fasan

12:35 am
Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

Our special bond with London, by Eric Teniola

07:11 am
Okoh Aihe

Nearly three years after a N24.2bn contract, MTN and FAAN to the rescue, by Okoh Aihe

06:40 am
Rotimi Fasan

If or when Nigeria becomes a one-party state…, by Rotimi Fasan

06:38 am
Northern Nigeria and the perfidy of politics, by Usman Sarki

Northern Nigeria and the perfidy of politics, by Usman Sarki

06:35 am
Southern Rulers Council by who, for who? By Ochereome Nnanna

Southern Rulers Council by who, for who? By Ochereome Nnanna

06:33 am

Entertainment

‘We don’t forgive’ – Eniola Badmus threatens to sue X user after accused of pimping girls

‘We don’t forgive’ – Eniola Badmus threatens to sue X user after accused of pimping girls

Nigerian actress Eniola Badmus has threatened legal action against an X (formerly Twitter) user over allegations linking her to an alleged exploitation network, declaring that she will not overlook the accusation.
Why it’ll be difficult to prosecute Simi over her tweets – Lagos DSVA

Why it’ll be difficult to prosecute Simi over her tweets – Lagos DSVA

‘I was sad but never had suicidal thoughts’ – Busola ‘Eleyele’ Oke

‘I was sad but never had suicidal thoughts’ – Busola ‘Eleyele’ Oke

Age doesn’t automatically equate wisdom – ID Cabasa

Age doesn’t automatically equate wisdom – ID Cabasa

Warner Bros. ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount

Warner Bros. ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount

Promoted

The Camon Story: A legacy of innovation

The Camon Story: A legacy of innovation

Grotuxiv Review 2026: Is It Safe and Legit?

Grotuxiv Review 2026: Is It Safe and Legit?

How Shuffle.com Is Quietly Becoming West Africa's Go-To Crypto Casino

No Bank? No Problem: How Shuffle.com Is Quietly Becoming West Africa’s Go-To Crypto Casino

Bondmere Review 2026: Scam or Real Opportunity?

Bondmere Review 2026: Scam or Real Opportunity?

Videos

People Talk: What is your view on the proposed death penalty for kidnappers, terrorism financiers

People Talk: What is your view on the proposed death penalty for kidnappers, terrorism financiers

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021: Fela in early lead

Historically: Fela’s Kalakuta Republic demolished, religious faithfuls commence annual fasting

Historically: Remembering General Murtala Muhammed, 50 years after

Historically: Remembering General Murtala Muhammed, 50 years after

VIDEO: NUJ Vanguard Fun Fair

VIDEO: NUJ Vanguard Fun Fair

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doctors

Nigerian doctor who took loans to relocate to UK shares experience

A Nigerian doctor, Toluwani Binutu, has shared his emotional journey of working for more than a year without pay before taking loans to relocate to the United Kingdom, UK in search of better opportunities.
FCT Council Polls

How APC dominated FCT council polls

Researchers, mechanics among foreign workers needed in Canada [Full List]

Researchers, mechanics among foreign workers needed in Canada [Full List]

El-Rufai accuses Ribadu of procuring ‘dangerous toxic chemicals’ from Poland

El-Rufai accuses Ribadu of procuring ‘dangerous toxic chemicals’ from Poland

'Intimidation undermines democracy'; Editors fault Gov Bago over Badeggi Radio

Guild of Editors to NASS: Make real-time transmission of election results mandatory

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Matter of time? They’re reducing 2027 voters

Cartoon: Matter of time? They’re reducing 2027 voters

Fellow Nigerians, what can you see?

Cartoon: Fellow Nigerians, what can you see?

Cartoon: And Nemesis of SINate

Cartoon: And Nemesis of SINate

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Business

Automaker Stellantis posts massive loss, pivots from EV

Automaker Stellantis posts massive loss, pivots from EV

Troubled automaker Stellantis, behind brands like Jeep and Fiat, announced Thursday a net loss of 22.3 billion euros ($26.3 billion) for last year, blaming a lack of demand for electric vehicles.
Dangote Refinery charts industrial future with surfactant plant

Dangote Refinery charts industrial future with surfactant plant

Open budgeting, robust climate finance reporting key to effective action — BudgIT

Open budgeting, robust climate finance reporting key to effective action — BudgIT

Geregu Power

Payment security remains biggest barrier to bankable gas, Power projects — FirstCap MD

How we‘ll achieve $1trn economy — Uzoka-Anite 

How we‘ll achieve $1trn economy — Uzoka-Anite 

Health

Nigeria, Ghana, 3 others top youth mental health rankings as 41% face crisis

Nigeria, Ghana, 3 others top youth mental health rankings as 41% face crisis

Fear killing more Nigerians than cancer — Dr Omolola Salako

Fear killing more Nigerians than cancer — Dr Omolola Salako

GMLD election spotlights urgent push for professional standards in Lagos laboratories

GMLD election spotlights urgent push for professional standards in Lagos laboratories

22 Nigerian women die daily from preventable cervical cancer — NIMR raises alarm

22 Nigerian women die daily from preventable cervical cancer — NIMR raises alarm

Sports

Premier League to launch new streaming service

Premier League to launch new streaming service

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Thursday the new channel would be known as "Premier League +".
Full List: UEFA includes Osimhen, Sørloth, others in Champions League team

Full List: UEFA includes Osimhen, Sørloth, others in Champions League team

Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder

Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder

Spain prosecutors seek prison for fan over racist abuse of Mbappe

Spain prosecutors seek prison for fan over racist abuse of Mbappe

‘I’m still Super Eagles coach’ – Eric Chelle shuts down transfer rumours

‘I’m still Super Eagles coach’ – Eric Chelle shuts down transfer rumours

Relationships

He is 68 but what he is asking for will kill him

He is 68 but what he is asking for will kill him

A ‘loaded’ man does no wrong no matter his number of wives!

A ‘loaded’ man does no wrong no matter his number of wives!

‘I never dreamt I could welcome my husband’s new wife into our matrimonial home!’

‘I never dreamt I could welcome my husband’s new wife into our matrimonial home!’

How some men enjoy humiliating successful women!

How some men enjoy humiliating successful women!

Special Report

Inside PDP's marathon appeals: How Justice Danjuma led an unprecedented A-Court sitting

Inside PDP’s marathon appeals: How Justice Danjuma led an unprecedented A-Court sitting

On Thursday, February 12, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja – from 9 a.m. till about 8 p.m., a 3-man panel headed by Mohammed Ambi‑Usi Danjuma

Unbent by War, Unbroken by Kin: The tenacity of Mama Cordelia Anibeze

Unbent by War, Unbroken by Kin: The tenacity of Mama Cordelia Anibeze

Perhaps Lady Cordelia Ogbonne Anibeze was prepared early for the life that would confront her in later years.

BSc/HND dichotomy: How FG’s plan could redefine Nigeria’s polytechnic future

BSc/HND dichotomy: How FG’s plan could redefine Nigeria’s polytechnic future

While polytechnics quietly powered industries with skilled manpower, their graduates faced limited career progression, wage disparities and social bias

Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history

Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history

Testimonies from Ojukwu’s kinsmen, as presented in The Gun Hegemony, depict Ojukwu as an ambitious separatist driven by deep trust deficits

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Technology

Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms

Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms

Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suicide or self-harm, platform owner Meta announced Thursday, as the company faces mounting legal pressure over its handling of young users.

LEO-STAN EKEH: When a deejay climbs the stage @70

LEO-STAN EKEH: When a deejay climbs the stage @70

There is nothing new to write about Dr Leo-Stan Ekeh, one of Nigeria’s established serial entrepreneurs and acclaimed country’s tech torch bearer, who turned 70 on Sunday.

From Left: Managing Partner, Octerra Capital, Ashim Egunjobi; Founder/CEO, BeyondLimits, Dr. Juliet Ehimuan; Chairman, Cavibsta Holdings, Niyi John Olajide; Bytebros Winner, 4th Cavista Hackathon from LASU, Olajide Alameem; Ajasa Shashudeem; Alexandra Adeyemi; General Manager, Cavista Technologies, Oyebola Morakinyo; Registrar, National Institute of Management (Chartered), Dr. Taiwo Olusesi; and CEO, Rack Centre, Lars Johannisson, at the finale of the Cavista Hackathon, in Lagos.. on Sunday

Why AI is critical to Nigeria’s economic growth — Arts & Culture Minister

As Nigeria intensifies efforts to grow its creative economy and unlock new frontiers of opportunity, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has declared that technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence, will play a defining role in shaping the nation’s future.

Two tech giants expand Nigeria’s distribution footprint in Africa

Two tech giants expand Nigeria’s distribution footprint in Africa

Zinox Technologies and TD Africa have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Africa’s technology ecosystem and expanding access to locally manufactured technology solutions across the continent.

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Education

NUC

University: Parents, students want Acceptance Fee, Parent Forum charges, others stopped

Parents and students are expressing outrage over the demands for miscellaneous fees by tertiary institutions in the country

Why NELFUND scheme should not be extended to private institutions — Ayodele

Why NELFUND scheme should not be extended to private institutions — Ayodele

Ayodele recalled what he termed the “Ghost capacity” when subsiding private flour mills eventually led to nothing being achieved. 

Buhari directs immediate payment of withheld February, March salaries to ASUU members

LASUSTECH don advocates use of natural products to protect grains, others

This is just as he said such natural items like garlic and pepper could also be used to protect the environment against deadly insects.

Dangote Refinery sells direct to marketers, as deal with depot owners crashes

Dangote supports 3,704 students in refinery, fertiliser host communities

She disclosed that 3,704 students across four secondary schools and five primary schools are benefiting from the first phase of the programme

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