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The Senate yesterday  amended Clause 28 of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, reducing the statutory notice period for general elections from 360 days to 300 days to prevent the 2027 polls from coinciding with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.The amendment followed a motion for rescission moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who argued that retaining the 360-day notice requirement could co...

Opposition lawmakers on Tuesday staged a dramatic walkout from plenary in the House of Representatives after the chamber refused to delete a controversial manual collation fallback clause in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act.The protest followed a heated debate over Section 60(3) of the proposed amendment, which mandates presiding officers to electronically transmit polling unit results to the Independent Nati...

The Edo State Government (EDSG) has given three Community Youth Leaders popularly known as Okaigheles a seven day ultimatum to appear before the Special Security Squad Code-named “Operation Flush Out Cultist and Kidnappers” over the recent resurgence of Cultism in Benin City.A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the G...

The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai over the alleged interception of communications belonging to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.Last week, El-Rufai claimed in an interview that he and other unnamed individuals listened to conve...

The Edo State Police Command says it has dealt a major blow to criminal networks in the state, with the arrest of 129 suspected criminals and rescue of 30 kidnapped victims in intelligence-led operations.The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, disclosed this recently while briefing journalists in Benin City....

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its statutory position as the Federal Government’s principal communication agency, underscoring its extensive grassroots structure and daily physical engagement with citizens across the country. The Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known during a...

Former France and Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti has advised Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman to remain focused and maintain his high performance level following an impressive outing in the Copa del Rey semi-final.Umtiti was present at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano as Atletico Madrid defeated FC Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of the semi-final clash. Lookman delivered a standout performance, finding the back of th...

At least six personnel of the Nigerian Army and four members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were reportedly killed in an attack allegedly carried out by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State.The claim was made by security commentator Somto Okonkwo in a post shared on his verified X account on Monday.According to Okonkwo, the incident ...

The Ogun State Government has approved an Additional Pension Benefit (APB) for workers and retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), reaffirming its commitment to strengthening retirement security and addressing gaps in the system.The development was announced at a high-level meeting chaired by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, following strategic engagem...

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