President Bola Tinubu has pledged that the establishment of state police will not be postponed, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity through decentralised policing reforms. The President made the declaration during an interfaith breaking of fast held at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Abuja to mark the first Iftar of the 2026 Ramadan season. Addressing governors and senior government officials, Tinubu assured Nigerians that the plan to instituti

The Abia State Government has approved a strategic partnership with U.S.-based QANTUS Medical Foundation to train all categories of health workers across the state, in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and institutional best practices. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed the development while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. He said the collaboration would

The Ooni of Ife has continued his global diplomatic and economic outreach with high-level strategic investment meetings in Kazakhstan, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and attracting foreign investments into Nigeria. The revered monarch was ceremonially received and engaged government officials and leading technology corporations during his visit, positioning Nigeria as a prime destination for strategic partnerships in emerging sectors. The discussions re

Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed state officials and contractors to accelerate the completion of ongoing infrastructure projects, stressing the importance of delivering democratic dividends without distraction. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor revealed that he had conducted unscheduled inspections of several projects across the state. He expressed satisfaction with the level of commitment demonstrated by members of his team. I have

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, stating that he had closely followed deliberations on the bill at the National Assembly. He commended the leadership of the Assembly for managing the legislative process effectively, noting that there had been no confusion or disenfranchisement of Nigerians, and expressing optimism that the amendments would strengthen democracy and national stability The President emphasised tha

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for promptly signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, describing the move as a bold step toward strengthening Nigeria’s democratic process. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike praised the President for signing the bill within 24 hours of its passage by the National Assembly. He described th

The Peoples Democratic Party has strongly criticized the newly amended Electoral Act 2026, describing it as a direct act of treachery against Nigerians and a setback for democratic transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the opposition party accused the National Assembly of undermining public trust by weakening the mandatory electronic transmission of election results from polling units. The

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to strengthen healthcare delivery nationwide. The initiative aims to harness global expertise to address gaps within Nigeria’s health sector. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, disclosed this during the unveiling of the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative 2026 in Abuja on Wednesday. Commissioner for Livestock Developm

The Kogi State Government has commenced a free mass animal vaccination campaign aimed at curbing Transboundary Animal Diseases and strengthening livestock productivity across the state. The initiative is part of efforts to safeguard animal health, boost farmers’ incomes, and enhance food security. The exercise is being implemented by the Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project in collaboration with the Kogi Ministry of Livestock Development. The vaccination

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday launched the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025 in Abuja, declaring that the country must move decisively “from policy to productivity” and put an end to what he described as years of fragmented and uncoordinated industrial growth. Standing in for President Bola Tinubu, Shettima positioned the new blueprint as a strategic reset aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base and driving global competitiveness. Speaking at the event theme

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has officially flagged off the Advocacy and Awareness Campaign for the National Community Food Bank Programme, aimed at tackling child malnutrition across the country. The launch took place during the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Addressing traditional rulers and religious leaders at the summit, Mrs. Tinubu described health as central to national productivity and develop

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General in charge of party outreach, engagement and mobilisation. The announcement was made on Tuesday through a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The appointment takes immediate effect. Tinubu, acting in his capacity as leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the decision was informed

President Bola Tinubu has urged traditional rulers and religious leaders across the country to take a frontline role in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system and tackling malnutrition at the community level. Speaking in Abuja at the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health, the President said sustainable reform in the health sector would be impossible without the credibility and grassroots influence of monarchs and faith leaders. He described them

The House of Representatives was thrown into heated debate on Tuesday as opposition lawmakers kicked against efforts to amend Clause 60 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The clause, earlier passed by the House, makes provision for the real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units to a central viewing portal operated by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Tensions rose after the Committee on Electoral Matters proposed that the chamber r

President Bola Tinubu  has reiterated his administration’s resolve to reposition Nigeria’s economy, urging citizens to remain patient as reforms aimed at stabilising and strengthening key sectors continue to unfold. The President gave the assurance on Monday during an official visit to Adamawa State, where he said recent policy decisions were designed to lay a solid foundation for long-term national growth. He maintained that difficult economic measures undertaken by the Fede

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed cybercrime charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. According to court documents, the charges relate to alleged unlawful interception of communications linked to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Prosecutors claim the act contravenes provisions of the Cybercrimes Amendment Act 2024 and the Nigerian Communications Act 2003. The DSS alleges that El-Rufai admitted knowled

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 15.10 percent in January 2026, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure represents a marginal month-on-month decline and a substantial year-on-year drop from 27.61 percent recorded in January 2025, reflecting easing price pressures. Food inflation fell sharply to 8.89 percent year-on-year, offering relief to households grappling with rising living costs. The data comes ahead of the upcoming

The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has intensified advocacy for mandatory electronic transmission of election results, staging protests at the National Assembly. Coalition leaders argue that the Senate’s proposed “conditional transmission” clause in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025 could weaken transparency and undermine electoral credibility ahead of the 2027 elections. Co-Convener Andrew Mamedu insisted that real-time electronic transmission from polling units to

A coordinated joint security operation has dismantled three major bandit camps in Kogi State, resulting in the rescue of kidnapped victims and neutralisation of armed criminals. The operation involved personnel from the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, DSS, and local vigilante groups. Air and ground assaults were deployed in synchronised strikes. State Security Adviser Commander Jerry Sunday (rtd) disclosed that the camps we

The Gombe State Ministry of Health has expanded its voluntary blood donation campaign to address critical shortages in emergency healthcare services. The initiative was formally launched at the General Hospital Gombe by Deputy Governor Dr. Manassah Jatau. Dr. Jatau described voluntary blood donation as a humanitarian duty capable of saving lives, particularly in maternal health emergencies and road traffic accident cases. He emphasized that the government is appealing to resi