Approximately 100 United States military personnel have arrived at Bauchi Airfield to provide advisory, training, and technical support to Nigeria’s armed forces as part of ongoing counterterrorism cooperation. The Defence Headquarters confirmed that the deployment followed formal requests by the Federal Government of Nigeria and strategic consultations between Nigerian and US military delegations. The collaboration forms part of a broader bilateral security framework. Direct

The Association of Private Fire Service Providers in Ekiti State has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the state fire service to improve fire prevention and safety management across the state. The pledge was made during a strategic engagement with the Permanent Secretary overseeing Fire Services in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Toyin Ojelabi-Pedro, in Ado-Ekiti. During the meeting, Ojelabi-Pedro emphasized that prevention rem

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has announced the commencement of mandatory enforcement of the National Audit and Assurance Firms Register, effective April 1, 2026. The directive makes it compulsory for all audit and assurance service providers operating in Nigeria to formally register or update their regulatory status with the Council. The enforcement measure is grounded in Sections 28, 60, and 61 of the Financial Reporting Council Act No. 6, 2011 (as amende

Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Monetary Institute (AMI), marking a major milestone in Africa’s long-standing drive toward monetary integration. The development was ratified at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) in February 2026, following earlier endorsement by the AU Executive Council at its 48th Ordinary Session. The decision reinforces Nigeria’s position as a key economic driver within the continent. Govern

The Federal Government has approved a N5 billion relief package for traders affected by the devastating fire that tore through Singer Market in Kano. Vice President Kashim Shettima  announced the intervention during a visit to the market on Monday, describing the incident as a national loss with far-reaching economic consequences. President Bola Tinubu  had earlier extended condolences to the victims and families of those who died in the incident. Initial reports confirmed at

President Bola Tinubu has put forward Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), following the resignation of Professor Abdullahi Usman.. The nomination was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said Mr. Tinubu has formally written to Senate President Godswill Akpabio to seek swift confirmation of Yusuf’s appo

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised serious concerns over alleged alterations to provisions of the Electoral Act by the National Assembly, warning that the development poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s democratic process. The pan-Northern socio-political organisation described the situation as alarming and capable of undermining public confidence in the nation’s electoral system. Speaking on Tuesday in Kaduna, the ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Professor

Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi Central has said the Senate can conduct an open and recorded vote on the issue of real-time electronic transmission of election results if the presiding officer permits it. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Ningi said the law allows senators to publicly declare their positions, which would then be officially recorded. He argued that the controversy surrounding the Electoral Act amendment stemmed from procedural lapses and inadequa

Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of undermining Nigeria’s democracy amid controversy surrounding amendments to the Electoral Act. Adebayo made the allegation during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, reacting to the Senate’s passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 without approving a proposed amendment on real-time electronic transmission of results. He claim

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for the adoption of clear, technology-driven systems in the management of election results to enhance transparency and credibility in Nigeria’s electoral process The Union said prompt electronic transmission of polling unit results would reduce suspicion, limit post-election disputes, and strengthen public confidence in democratic institutions. According to the NUJ, technology-based reforms would ensure consistency and clarity

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has convened an emergency security council meeting following a deadly terrorist attack in Kaiama Local Government Area that reportedly claimed about 175 lives. The incident has heightened security concerns across the North-Central state. The meeting, held on Monday night at the Ahmadu Bello House in Ilorin, brought together heads of security agencies operating in the state. It formed part of the government’s immediate response to

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has called on countries to prioritise economic opportunities for women, describing such measures as essential to sustainable national development. She stressed that empowering women economically remains a global imperative. Mohammed made the call during a high-level engagement at the United Nations House in New York, where she received the Founder of Women Leaders Support Advancement (WLSA), Deborah Jan Hornecker, a

The Ondo State Government has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for deploying military personnel to communities affected by terrorist and bandit attacks, describing the intervention as timely and reassuring. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, the state government stressed that acts of violence must not be allowed to undermine national unity. It emphasised that the safety of citizens remains paramount. The government a

The Federal Government has formally reopened the Nigeria–Niger Republic border through the Kamba corridor in Kebbi State, marking a significant step toward revitalising regional trade and strengthening economic ties within West Africa. The reopening follows recent approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the resumption of cross-border movement along the Nigeria–Benin Republic route via the Tsamiya corridor. The move is aimed at easing the flow of legitimate goods and servi

The Ekiti State High Court has announced plans to digitalise its case management processes through the deployment of the Nigeria Case Management System (NCMS), a move aimed at enhancing efficiency and improving access to justice. The initiative is expected to modernise judicial operations across the state. The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, disclosed this on Monday in Ado-Ekiti during a stakeholders’ roundtable on the enrolment and onboarding of the state

President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the political crisis rocking Rivers State, holding a late-night meeting with key stakeholders in a bid to ease tensions between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was attended by both political leaders and other influential figures from Rivers State. While official details were not disclosed, the engagement is believed to be part of reconc

The Executive Secretary of the National Institute of Cultural Orientation (NICO), Abiodun Ajiboye, has stated that Nigeria lacks the technological capacity to implement electronic voting or real-time transmission of election results. Ajiboye made the assertion during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Monday, where he questioned the feasibility of introducing electronic voting within the country’s current infrastructure limitations. According to him, real-time electronic transmi

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to implementing comprehensive livestock and ranching reforms aimed at ending recurring farmer-herder conflicts and boosting Nigeria’s agricultural economy. The President made the remarks on Monday while declaring open a two-day National Economic Council (NEC) conference at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. He expressed confidence that the meeting would produce actionable resolutions on ranching, li

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has emerged as a key figure in advancing Nigeria’s soft power diplomacy following her participation in the National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington, D.C., on February 5, 2026. The event, attended by global political leaders and faith figures, provided a platform for informal diplomatic engagement beyond conventional statecraft. Senator Tinubu’s presence highlighted the growing relevance of faith-based and people-to-people dipl

President Bola Tinubu has received a high-level United States military delegation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security cooperation and counterterrorism operations in West Africa. The delegation was led by the Commander of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), General Dagvin R. Anderson, and included senior members of his team as well as the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Keith Heffern. The meeting took