Politics

Senate Passes Electoral Act Repeal and Re-Enactment Bill Amid Rowdy Session

The Senate of Nigeria on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 following a tense and rowdy plenary. Proceedings were briefly disrupted as Enyinnaya Abaribe raised a demand for division over Clause 60 of the bill. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said he believed the request had earlier been withdrawn. However, several

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Politics

PRP Writes UN Over Rivers Political Crisis, Criticises Tinubu, Fubara

The People’s Redemption Party in Rivers State says it has formally written to the United Nations, calling for international attention to the ongoing political crisis in the state. State chairman of the party, Nature Dumale Kieghe, said the decision followed what he described as dissatisfaction with the interventions so far made by Bola Tinubu. According

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Politics

FG Warns Nigerians Against Illegal Recruitment Into Foreign Armed Conflicts

Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Federal Government has cautioned against the illegal recruitment of Nigerian citizens into foreign armed conflicts. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, warning that Nigerians who participate in foreign

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Senate Says Empirical Data Informed Decision on Electronic Transmission of Election Results

The Senate of Nigeria has stated that empirical data guided its decision to make the electronic transmission of election results discretionary rather than mandatory as part of the ongoing reform of the country’s electoral governance framework. According to the upper chamber, the position reflects the stark realities facing Nigeria and was reached after extensive consultations

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Economy Politics

Fiscal Policy Committee Debunks Viral Claim of 25% Tax on Construction Funds

The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed as false a viral video alleging that new tax laws will take effect in 2027 and impose a 25 per cent levy on funds designated for building materials and other transactions. In a statement, the committee clarified that the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 has already

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Shettima Arrives Addis Ababa for AU Summit

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. His arrival was confirmed in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha. Representing President Bola Tinubu,

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Senate Threatens to Withhold Approval of Accountant-General’s 2026 Budget

The Senate has threatened to withhold approval of the 2026 budget proposal for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation over the poor release of funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the non-payment of contractors. The warning was issued by the Senate Committee on Finance during a budget defence session with the

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Politics

INEC Projects N873bn for 2027 General Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected a total of N873 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the commission’s 2026 budget proposal and detailed cost estimate for the 2027 elections before the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters of the National Assembly.

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Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Executive Council

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council. The decision was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onwuka Nzeshi. According to the statement, the governor directed all commissioners and special advisers to hand over their responsibilities to the Permanent Secretaries or the most

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Sports

Chelsea “Still a Young Team” — Nmecha After Leeds Draw

Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha described Chelsea as a “still young team” after the Blues were held to a 2‑2 draw by Leeds United at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.Nmecha, who scored for Leeds, said his side respected Chelsea’s talent but capitalised on defensive lapses to secure a valuable point, and he believes the

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