The Presidency has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) of spreading misinformation about the Electoral Act, 2026. On Thursday, opposition parties criticised the amended law, describing it as “obnoxious”, a threat to democracy and an alleged attempt to entrench a one-party state in Nigeria. Electoral Act Amendment 2026 …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said opposition parties have rejected the amended 2026 Electoral Act, describing it as anti-democratic and a threat to the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking after a joint press conference held in Abuja, Abubakar said leaders of major opposition parties unanimously opposed the law recently signed by President …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, alongside his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz, over alleged money laundering. The defendants were re-arraigned on Friday before Joyce Abdulmalik, a judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, following the reassignment of the case. At the …
The Lagos State Judiciary has set April 14, 2026, for a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu passed away on January 7, 2026, following complications linked to preparatory medical procedures. The family subsequently issued a legal notice against the hospital, alleging that medical …
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. In a statewide broadcast, the governor announced that he moved to the APC alongside his entire cabinet and all officials of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, saying the decision was taken in the interest of the people of Adamawa …
A former journalist and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, has formally expressed interest in contesting the 2027 governorship election in the state. In an open letter posted on her X handle on Thursday, February 26, addressed to party leaders, members, and stakeholders in Ogun State, Sarafa-Yusuf said her …
Lafarge Africa Plc has cleared all its debts and ended 2025 with more cash than liabilities, marking a major turnaround in its financial position. A review of the cement maker's audited financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2025, by Pinnacle Daily shows that Lafarge Africa reduced its total loans and borrowings from ₦210.7 …
The Federal Government has launched MyCityNaija, a nationwide smart city platform that connects government services, businesses and citizens in one digital ecosystem. At the unveiling in Abuja, Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, described the initiative as a bold step toward economic diversification and digital inclusion. She said the launch …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday conducted its ward congresses across Abia State, with the exercise reported to be peaceful and well coordinated. Speaking during the exercise, the chairman of the APC Ward and Local Government Congress Committee, Emmanuel Goar, said the committee complied strictly with the party’s harmonisation directive to ensure transparent and …
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that registration and submission of applications for pre-qualification for the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round will close on Friday, February 27, 2026. The Commission made this known in an update shared via its X handle on Wednesday. According to the statement, NUPRC said the portal for the …
