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FCT Area Council Polls: AMAC PDP candidate withdraws, backs APC flagbearer
The Chairmanship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Zadna Dantani, has withdrawn from the February 21, 2026 Area Council elections and declared support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu. Dantani’s withdrawal comes less than 24 hours after the PDP Chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area…
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Ramadan, Lent: Shettima calls for national unity and compassion
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to use the concurrent observance of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season to strengthen national unity and show practical compassion to fellow citizens. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), the Vice President…
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ICPC confirms El-Rufai in custody over ongoing investigation
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, is currently in its custody. According to reports, the former governor was earlier taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) after spending two nights at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Western Post could…
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President Tinubu, German Chancellor Merz to collaborate on security, power
President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have resolved to improve bilateral relations between their two countries and to strengthen collaboration in the security, power, and railway sectors. In a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, the two leaders also expressed their willingness to cooperate in creative arts and skill development. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to…
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Photo News: Tinubu signs electoral Bill into law
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the amendments to the 2026 Electoral Act into law at the State House, Abuja.
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Tinubu appoints Faleke as Renewed Hope Ambassador, deputy secretary for party outreach
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hon. Abiodun James Faleke as the Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Secretary for Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilisation. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated February 6, 2026, and signed by the President in his capacity as Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the letter shared on his…
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Executive Order 9: Oil and gas revenues must serve Nigerians first — Tinubu says
President Bola Tinubu says his newly signed Executive Order on safeguarding oil and gas revenues is aimed at ensuring that the nation’s resources serve Nigerians first, describing the reform as one rooted in fairness and fiscal responsibility. The directive, officially titled Presidential Executive Order to Safeguard Federation Oil and Gas Revenues and Provide Regulatory Clarity, 2026, was signed on February…
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Akpabio: Electoral Act will ensure direct primaries, electronic transmission to IREV
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has highlighted that the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment), recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, introduces direct primaries for political parties, allowing members to vote directly for their preferred candidates. Speaking to State House correspondents on Wednesday, Akpabio said the amendment also mandates the electronic transmission of polling unit results to the Independent National Electoral…
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Tinubu: Electoral amendments are about process, not politics
President Bola Tinubu has described the signing of the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law as a set of reforms aimed at strengthening electoral processes, rather than advancing political interests. “These amendments are not about politics. They are about process. They are about closing gaps, strengthening procedures, and providing greater clarity to those who conduct and participate in our elections,”…
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Tinubu signs executive order for direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to FAAC
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order mandating the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, in a move aimed at safeguarding national resources, eliminating duplicative deductions, and redirecting funds for the benefit of Nigerians. The Executive Order, issued under Section 5 and Section 44(3) of the Constitution, addresses revenue leakages arising from the Petroleum…
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