No fewer than 1.2 million Nigerians have successfully registered in the second phase of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, undertaken by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The figure shows a significant rise in voter enrolment under the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Phase II of the CVR commenced on January 5, 2026, and is scheduled to run until April 2026. It follows Phase I, which took place between August and December 2025,...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement and mobilisation. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued by the State House and signed by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the president made the appointment in his capacity as leader of the All Progressives Congress, citing Governor Sani’s...

The Kano State Censorship Board has ordered the closure of all entertainment facilities across the state for the duration of Ramadan. Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, Public Relations Officer of the board, in a statement, said that the suspension of all event centers, including gala houses and DJ operations. The statement explained that the suspension takes effect on Wednesday, 18th February 2026, and will remain in effect throughout the Ramadan period. The board also appealed to the...

The 20th Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, has enjoined redoubling efforts and sustaining worship and good deeds to ease the current situation in the country. He advised while officially announcing the commencement of Ramadan, declaring that the holy month will begin today (Wednesday). Shehu Borno also called on Muslims to offer prayers for leaders and the country throughout Ramadan, while wealthy individuals should assist the vulnerable and poor in society to...