The Federal Government has ordered the withdrawal of Nigerian passports from individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Interior, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to “immediately withdraw and deactivate passports of Nigerians who have renounced their citizenship but still retain the documents.” The directive, according to the statement, applies strictly to persons whose renunciation requests have been duly...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded arrangements to hold its national convention on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at the National Rainbow Event Centre in Garki, Abuja, amid reported challenges in securing venues. Party sources say the decision became necessary after the ADC was allegedly denied access to two earlier-arranged facilities in Abuja without clear explanation. It was gathered that the Abuja Transport Hilton Hotels, initially approached by the party, declined the request, forcing a...

As part of efforts to build strategic partnerships with key institutions at national and international levels, a delegation from the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JSPCACC) had visited the headquarters of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in Abuja. JSPCACC spokesman, Yusuf Suleiman, who disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday, said the visit is to strengthen collaboration aimed at promoting peace, accountability, and effective conflict resolution in...

The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has revised the timetable for the 2026 Local Government Council election in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. Presenting the new date for electoral activities in the state to newsmen, the ENSIEC Chairman, Prof. Christian Ngwu, explained that the adjustment is a result of the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and enactment of the Electoral Act 2026. “The revised timetable aligns with the new law and other...