Politics

Electricity consumers across Nigeria paid a total of 196.68 billion naira for electricity in February 2026, despite continued complaints of poor and unstable electricity supply, latest data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed. The figure represents a decline of 3.9% from the 204.75 billion naira collected by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in January, indicating a decline in …

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the nominations of Sola Enikanolaiye as foreign minister, and Joseph Tegbe as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu’s request, which was read out by Senate President Insha Allah Akpabio during the plenary session on Tuesday, was conveyed in a separate letter addressed to the Senate. Citing Article 147(2) of …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to implement the third phase of continuous voter registration (CVR) from May 11 to June 10, 2026. Mohammed Haruna, INEC national commissioner and chairman of the voter information and education committee, who announced this on Tuesday said the date was due to adjustments to the schedule of key election activities. According …

By Victor Osula, Abuja A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Abuja has awarded ₦100 million in damages against the Incorporated Trustees of the Socio-Economic Rights and Responsibilities Project, following a defamation suit brought by two officers of the Department of State Services over allegations relating to an alleged “invasion” of SERAP’s Abuja office in September 2024. In pronouncing …

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has announced the adjustment of the date of its 2026 primary election activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also announced a downward review of nomination form fees, following extensive consultations with party leaders, candidates and stakeholders across the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by national publicity secretary …

Zekari Umoru, one of the defendants in the ongoing trial of six people accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu’s government, said Tuesday that he was deceived by his co-suspects. Umoru, an employee of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc in the maintenance department of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, made the request in a video shown before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik …

Actor politician and promoter of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Dr Umar Ardo, has warned that the ongoing restructuring within the ranks of the Nigerian opposition, particularly the emergence of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) alongside the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is likely to strengthen the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ardo stated this …

Seventeen members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday formally renounced their membership in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The lawmakers made the announcement at a plenary session, citing an internal crisis within their party earlier. Their steps followed those of other ADC chiefs. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, …

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has expressed concern over the process surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-nomination, particularly the role played by third parties in obtaining and completing his nomination form. Sowore’s criticism follows developments in which Public Works Minister and former Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, signed a presidential nomination form reportedly worth ₦100 million. …

The Borno Police Command has successfully averted what could have turned into a major security incident after recovering and safely detonating an improvised explosive device (IED) discovered in the Moduganari area of ​​Maiduguri. The timely intervention followed a routine surveillance and foot patrol conducted by police officers at around 9am on Tuesday, in Layin Logo, Moduganari, where a suspicious unattended …