News as it breaks
The National Assembly has unveiled reforms contained in the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026, introducing mandatory electronic transmission of results, compulsory use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), and digital membership registers for political parties, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral integrity ahead of next year general…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held next year, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls are scheduled for the following month. The announcement was made by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, during a news conference…
United States President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during this Year’s National Prayer Breakfast held in Washington, D.C. Trump made the remarks while addressing participants at the annual faith-based gathering, which drew political leaders, clergy, and civic figures…
Nigeria’s National Grid has suffered its second system collapse this Year, plunging the country into another round of nationwide blackout as electricity generation fell to zero megawatts. As of the time of filing this report, operational data showed that all 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) were receiving zero power allocation,…
Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed for the first this year, plunging power generation across the country to zero megawatts (MW). Data released by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) confirmed that electricity generation and load allocation dropped completely, leaving all electricity distribution companies (DisCos) without supply. According…
In a landmark move to tackle menstrual health challenges faced by millions of women and girls, the Federal Government of Nigeria has validated and adopted its first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM). The policy was formally endorsed during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja, convened by…
The Federal Government, through the North East Development Commission (NEDC), and the Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari, had jointly announced with Governor Agbu Kefas that full rehabilitation would begin within weeks. However, no visible progress has been made, and the bridge remains abandoned. As a result, local…
Womanifesto, a group of over 500 women organizations, activists, advocates and practitioners, strongly condemn the recent wave of insecurities and kidnappings in Nigeria. As enshrined in Section 14(2b) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, the welfare and security of the citizens shall be the primary purpose of the government. The…
The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, said the ministry is set to establish a national museum and a national theatre in a “Creative City” to be located in Abuja. Musawa made this known while defending the budget of her ministry before the Senate Committee on…
The newly appointed service chiefs are Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff; Taoreed Lagbaja, chief of army staff; Emmanuel Ogalla, chief of naval staff; and Hassan Abubakar, chief of air staff.
