The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that the upcoming February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council elections will reveal how prepared Nigerians are to remove the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power. Speaking on Thursday in Gwarinpa, Atiku, alongside leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including former presidential candidate Peter Obi, urged …
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on her recognition as Leadership Person of the Year 2026, describing her tenure as one defined by impact, inspiration and a lasting legacy in advancing the welfare of women, children and vulnerable groups. In a statement signed by the …
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu earlier in the month. According to a TVC News report, the House adopted a motion to halt the impeachment process on Thursday during its resumed sitting in Port Harcourt. …
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, triggering widespread condemnation from opposition parties and civil society organisations, who warn that the changes could undermine Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The President assented to the bill at about 5pm on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, less …
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has inaugurated the Nchedo Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Aba, expressing optimism that sustained advocacy and institutional response would significantly reduce gender-based violence in the state. The centre, located at the General Hospital, Aba, was established by the Abia State Government in collaboration with the European Union-funded Rule of …
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has backed President Bola Tinubu over his assent to the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment), dismissing criticisms from opposition figures as noise driven by sentiment rather than substance. In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, described reactions to the amendment as “orchestrated …
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 …
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 …
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 …
