The African Democratic Congress (ADC) lawmakers in the House of Representatives have accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, of bias and demanded his sack from office. The lawmakers also warned that his continued leadership could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The lawmakers stated this while briefing journalists at the National Assembly on Monday, following their inaugural caucus meeting on Sunday, April 12, 2026, during which...

Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir of Bauchi State has warned railway workers against removing slippers. The governor who gave the warning in Alkaleri local government area of the state, explained that dismantling of the rail facilities could signal neglect of vital regions, noting that the infrastructure plays a crucial role in easing movement and supporting economic activities, particularly in the agricultural sector. Mohammed further called for transparency and stronger collaboration between federal and state authorities, stressing...

More than 3.4 million new voters were recorded in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) across the country. In a released on Wednesday in Abuja, the commission disclosed that a total of 3,441,121 registrations had been completed as of April 3, covering both online pre-registrations and physical walk-ins across the country. The commission added that 2,068,384 citizens completed their registration through...

Electricity consumers across seven northern states are to experience weeks of intermittent power outages following a scheduled maintenance exercise on a major transmission line. The Nigerian Independent System Operator, on Thursday, announced this in a public notice issued that the disruption would affect parts of Plateau, Gombe, Bauchi, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, and Yobe States. According to the notice, power supply will be interrupted weekly from Thursday to Sunday, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., along...

Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on the people of Kogi Local Government Area to unite in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that sustained backing for the President is critical to consolidating ongoing economic reforms and national development. Ododo made the call during his visit to Kotokarfe on Sunday for a thank-you tour and an inspection of ongoing projects in the area, during...

President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Sunday, noted that the debt repayment plan followed the final review of the legacy debts that have beset the power sector for more than a decade. “The long-standing debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025. “Following verification,...

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government remains committed to defeating terrorism and restoring security across the country. In his Easter message, Akpabio called for unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, urging Christians to reflect on the values of the season. “On behalf of my family, my constituents, the Senate, and the National Assembly, I extend my warmest Easter greetings to all Christians in Nigeria and around the...