A prosecution witness on Monday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that several financial transactions traced to the Kogi State Government were linked to Ali Bello, chief of staff to Usman Ododo, in the ongoing N10.2 billion fraud case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The witness, Ahmed Abubakar, an EFCC …
Proceedings in the House of Representatives became disorderly on Tuesday following disagreements over a motion to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The motion was moved during plenary by Francis Waive, chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, seeking a reversal of the bill passed on December 23, 2025. When …
In a historic shift for Nigeria's downstream oil sector, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has overtaken importers to become the country's dominant supplier of petrol. In January, the refinery supplied nearly 62 per cent of Nigeria's Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, significantly reducing the nation's long-standing reliance on imported fuel. The Fact Sheet released by …
Residents and business owners across the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and surrounding areas have expressed frustration as the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has recorded multiple power outages since the start of the year 2026. The residents have been grappling with power supply disruption arising from grid collapses, technical faults and scheduled maintenance. Between January …
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell slightly to 15.1 per cent in January 2026 from 15.15 per cent in December 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Monday, the agency said inflation declined by 0.05 percentage points compared to December. On a year-on-year basis, inflation …
The National Assembly has announced plans to reconvene an emergency plenary session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, cutting short its recess amid indications that lawmakers may review the date fixed for the 2027 presidential election. In a notice issued on Sunday and signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, senators and members …
Senator Kenneth Eze (APC–Ebonyi) has called for a nationwide debate on replacing Nigeria’s current two-term, four-year presidential system with a single 16-year tenure, arguing that frequent election cycles hinder policy continuity and national development. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation made the call on Monday while addressing journalists at his …
Some protesters on Monday marched to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja. They demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged N432 billion corruption case involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The demonstrators, organised under the Mega National Movement for Good Governance, chanted solidarity songs and carried placards reading "Answer the …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified the rationale behind the recently released Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, following questions from the public and stakeholders regarding the fixed election dates. This is contained in a statement signed by the National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee Mohammed Kudu …
Civil society organisations on Monday intensified pressure on the National Assembly, demanding mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results as activists staged a peaceful protest at the front gate of the legislature in Abuja. The demonstration formed part of what organisers described as a planned, coordinated, evidence-based, and citizen-driven advocacy led by ActionAid Nigeria, the …
