The Senate has announced that it will hold an emergency plenary sitting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, amid growing public controversy over its recent amendments to the Electoral Act.

Gov. Uba Sani has urged Islamic clerics, media organisations and digital platforms to deploy the coming Ramadan as a force for peace, tolerance and national cohesion.

By Daniel Abia The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on Ogoni youths to take responsibility for protecting oil facilities in their respective communities. MOSOP further called on oil operators in the Ogoni region, especially Shell, to liaise with the Ogoni people on how best to secure the pipelines and […]

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. The directive comes directly from IPOB leader Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who emphasized that the people should return to schools, workplaces, and markets without fear or intimidation. IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, […]

Yohanna stressed that the time to act was now, calling on the Federal Government to deploy adequate security personnel, provide necessary logistics and resources, and collaborate with local stakeholders.

There is no democratic or constitutional argument against Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s right to seek the office of the President of Nigeria. In a republic governed by law rather than sentiment,…

By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has disrupted a suspected drug stockpiling and distribution network in Ibadan, recovering large quantities of illicit substances from a hideout in the Olomi area of the city. The operation followed credible intelligence indicating that an apartment along Abanise Street, Academy area, Olomi, was being used to store […]

The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has raised concerns over the weak values and principles underpinning democracy in Nigeria, warning that the country’s democratic system thrives despite persistent contradictions and a lack of meaningful change.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a 50-day rotational voter registration exercise across all 326 wards in Anambra State, aiming to register at least 80 to 90 percent of eligible non-registered voters.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced an increase in the minimum stipend for PhD students for the next academic year, offering another above-inflation rise from October 1, 2026.