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Senate Defends Decision On E-Transmission Of Election Results, Says Action Backed By Data
The Senate has said that empirical data guided its decision to make the electronic transmission of election results discretionary rather than mandatory in the ongoing reform of Nigeria’s electoral governance framework.
Ajagba Stops Martin In Fourth-round TKO, Eyes Top-10 Showdowns
Nigeria’s hard-hitting heavyweight contender, Efe Ajagba, delivered a statement victory in the early hours of Sunday, forcing a fourth-round technical knockout over former IBF champion Charles Martin in Las Vegas.
Lagos APC dismisses ‘implosion’ claims, faults opposition over internal crisis
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed recent opposition claims predicting an “implosion” within the party ahead of its national convention, describing the assertions as misplaced and reflective of the opposition’s internal disarray.
Two Osun Senators, Three Reps Members defect to APC
Two serving senators and three members of the House of Representatives from Osun State have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a significant political development within the state.
El-Rufai seeks clarification from NSA over alleged procurement of toxic chemical
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has written to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) requesting clarification over what he described as information available to opposition figures concerning the alleged procurement of a toxic chemical substance.
Heavy US Military presence grows in Nigeria amid potential operation against ISWAP
A significant buildup of United States military assets has been reported in Nigeria over the past week, signalling preparations for a potential US-backed offensive against the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the country’s northeast.
Presidency calls for investigation into El-Rufai over alleged wire-tapping of NSA
The Presidency on Friday demanded a formal investigation and potential prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following what it described as his open admission of illegal wire-tapping of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Incident at ACCESS Bank Lagos City Marathon — LASG Launches Investigation
The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into an incident that occurred on Friday, February 14, 2026, near the finishing line of the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.
President Tinubu hails Argungu Festival as symbol of returning stability, vows boost for Agriculture and Tourism
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday described the 61st edition of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as clear evidence of restored stability and normalcy in Kebbi State and across Nigeria.
Ejigbadero Intensifies Infrastructure Drive, Inspects Key Road Projects in Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA
The Executive Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, Hon Abiodun Jimoh Isola Ejigbadero, on Friday undertook a comprehensive inspection of ongoing and completed road projects across the council area, reaffirming his administration’s zero tolerance for substandard execution and its commitment to durable infrastructure delivery.