INEC Set for FCT Area Council Polls Today as 2026 Electoral Act Faces First Major Test
INEC is fully prepared for today's FCT area council elections across six councils with 1.68 million registered voters, testing the new 2026...
Month: March 2026
Nigeria’s 2027 Election Landscape Heats Up with Key Endorsements, Party Shifts, and Governorship Bids
Political activities intensify ahead of 2027 polls as Akwa Ibom women endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, and Eno; Peter Obi registers with ADC; and...
President Tinubu Signs Electoral Act 2026 into Law, Emphasizing Protection from Hackers Ahead of 2027 Elections
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law, introducing key reforms on voter registration, result transmission, and party primaries...
Nigeria’s Deadliest Week: Over 100 Soldiers Killed in Boko Haram and ISWAP Attacks Across Borno State
Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents killed over 100 Nigerian soldiers in coordinated attacks in Borno State from March 3-9, 2026, marking one...
EFCC Arraigns Alleged Serial Fraudster Titilayo Eboh Over N1.8 Billion Forex Scam in Lagos
The EFCC has arraigned Titilayo Eboh and Chayomi Aluminium Ltd over an alleged N1.87 billion forex fraud involving false promises of dollar...
Naira Ends February 2026 Stronger at N1,368.5/$ Amid Rising Reserves and Policy Adjustments
The naira appreciated month-on-month to close February 2026 at N1,368.5 per dollar, supported by gross external reserves hitting a 13-year high of...
Senate Set to Pass 2026 Budget on March 17 Amid Key National Developments
The Nigerian Senate is scheduled to pass the 2026 budget today, March 17, as President Tinubu advances petroleum reforms and embarks on...
ADC Suspends FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe Over Allegations of Anti-Party Activities in Abuja
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the FCT, amid claims of anti-party activities and insubordination. The decision...
Several Passengers Injured in Abuja-Kaduna Train Incident Near Asham Station
Several passengers sustained injuries when a rear locomotive collided with a passenger coach on the Abuja-Kaduna train due to a coupling issue....
FCT Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect, Seize Arms in Multiple Operations
FCT Police recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla, arrested a cultist armed robber after a dramatic chase, and seized firearms from fleeing suspects...