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APC Suspends Abia Congresses Amid Otti Defection Speculation
All Progressives Congress Suspends Abia Congresses Amid Otti Defection Speculatio
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its scheduled state, local government and ward congresses in Abia State, fueling speculation over a possible defection of Governor Alex Otti to the ruling party.
Onigbongbo Chairman, Adebanjo Hosts 9 Brigade Commander on Familiarisation Visit
The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, on Tuesday received the Commander of the 9 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General A.O. Owolabi, on a courtesy and familiarisation visit to the Council Secretariat.
Ramadan and Lent 2026: Faleke Urges Nigerians to Uphold Peace and Unity
Lagos, February 18, 2026 – The Ranking Member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, OON, has called on Nigerians to sustain peace, unity, and harmony as Muslims commence Ramadan and Christians observe the Lenten season.
Delta Police to Intensify Traffic Enforcement, Offenders to Face Mobile Courts
The Delta State Police Command has announced plans to intensify enforcement of traffic regulations and related offences across the state, with immediate effect.
Ladega Distributes 500 Free JAMB Forms, Donates Equipment to Ikorodu Deaf Association
The Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon Adedayo Ladega, has distributed 500 free 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms to indigent but qualified students across the council area, reinforcing his administration’s focus on youth empowerment and access to education.
President Tinubu Appoints Kaduna Governor Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna State, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation, with immediate effect.
Senate re-passes Electoral Act amendment Bill, retains proviso on Clause 60(3)
The Senate has rescinded its earlier decision and re-passed the Electoral Act amendment Bill, retaining the proviso on Clause 60(3) that allows for manual transmission of election results if electronic transmission fails.
House of Representatives Passes Amended Electoral Act Bill at Emergency Sitting
The House of Representatives on Tuesday convened an emergency plenary session to deliberate on and pass the Amended Electoral Act Bill.
Tinubu Mourns Passing of Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse Jackson at 84
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined world leaders in mourning the death of American civil rights leader and Baptist preacher, Jesse Jackson, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 84.
Agege Rolls Out Sixth Edition of 50% Food Discount Initiative
Residents of Agege turned out in large numbers on Sunday, February 15, 2026, as the local government successfully implemented the sixth edition of its 50% Food Discount Initiative, a programme designed to cushion the effects of rising living costs on households.