The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) that the Commission removed the party's validly nominated candidates for State House of Assembly constituencies in Anambra and Benue States and replaced them with unauthorised names.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has called for electoral technology and electoral communication to be treated as a single discipline, warning that the growing sophistication of artificial intelligence-driven disinformation poses one of the most serious threats to the credibility of Nigeria's 2027 General Election.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday, August 31, 2026, hosted executive members of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) at its National Headquarters in Abuja to explore deeper collaboration in media, digital communication, and professional development.
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Saturday, 29 August 2026, inspected the Customs Training College, Goron Dutse, Kano, to assess the institution's preparedness for the 2026 Customs Basic Training Programme.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that in the month of August 2026, over 324 terrorists and criminals were neutralized by its troops, with 373 terrorist/criminals arrested and 610 kidnap victims rescued. The Defence Headquarters also confirmed that 201 insurgents surrendered to troops, while 88 arms and 2077 rounds of ammunition were recovered.
...declares Davido a role model for Youths and a true democrat Former South -South Coordinator of Transition Monitoring Group ( TMG), Chief Nengi James-Eriworio, (OON, has called on artists and celebrities in Nigeria to emulate David Adedeji Adeleke, known professionally as Davido by using their platforms to defend a free and fair elections in 2027 and urge the International community to provide close monitoring during the poll.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a decision that should alarm every Nigerian. He has taken two of the most sensitive offices in this country and handed them over to his campaign. This is not politics as usual. This is a red line. And if we are quiet about it today, we will regret it tomorrow.
As CGC Adeniyi Advances Intelligence-Led Cooperation, Technology-Driven Modernisation with Strategic Customs Partnerships. It is no longer news or media propaganda, but it is a reality that even a blind person in the street can confirm and testify that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under the current leadership of Comptroller- General of Customs(CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi PhD, FNIPR, PSC has brought new shapes, or reforms with remarkable successes and achievements recorded since his
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says the death of the General Secretary of the Congress, Comrade Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja, Esq,mni, who died last week Saturday being August 22, 2026, after a protracted illness was a great lost to the Nigerian workers. Describing his dead as a great loose to Labour Movement.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Unilever Nigeria PLC was on Thursday being 27th August 2026, signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) at the NCS Headquarters, Abuja, to strengthen inter-agency and public-private collaboration, enhance security, protect legitimate trade, safeguard lives and consumers, and support Nigeria’s economic growth.
The Managing Director/ Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed profound sadness over the death of the General Secretary of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja. Faleye described Ugboaja’s passing as a huge loss to the labour movement, saying he stood firm for the rights and dignity of labour.
The Defence Headquarters has refuted the video circulated to various quarters indicated that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede was making statements and suggesting partisan political support.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to the welfare, dignity and continued relevance of Nigeria’s military veterans.
The Defence Headquarters was on Wednesday in Abuja received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria His Excellency Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi on a courtesy visit aimed at further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relationship and defence cooperation between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Across the world, nations fall when their people sleep. Regions collapse when they mistake carefully-engineered chaos for natural misfortune. Today, the North of Nigeria stands at such a dangerous crossroads. A silent, well-organised, well-funded campaign is unfolding, one designed not only to deepen the Christian–Muslim divide, but also to shatter the centuries-old brotherhood between Hausa-Fulani, weaken our economic base, distort our politics, and push the region toward a Sudan-style fragment
...As Unions Demands Fair treatment for Workers Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), has called on the management of Abuja Continental hotel not to treat its workers as slaves rather than allowing them to exercise their fundamental human rights.
The Igbo Delegates Assembly of 19 Northern States and FCT (IDA) has described the appointment of Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, Marafan Sokoto, as Director General of the Presidential Campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a wise and inclusive decision.
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd) OFR, has expressed profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his appointment as Secretary I on the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the tenure of the Director-General of the National Television Authority (NTA) and the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for another three-year term.
...Assures to build a Stronger, United Association The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) was on Saturday in Abuja during its National Delegate Conference elected the new National Executives of the Association with Comrade Bosun Olabiyi -Agoro who is now a newly President of the Association, and Comrade George Nwoko was elected as a Deputy President, while Comrade Dominic Abang as the National IRO of the Association.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says between 16 and 20 August 2026, a total of 47 terrorist family members, comprising women and children, surrendered to troops at locations including Amuda Bridge in Gwoza LGA and Mafa in Mafa LGA of Borno State. Similarly, between 15 - 20 August 2026, six terrorist fighters surrendered to troops in Kukawa LGA of Borno State.
...As Canadian High Commission, Country Representative of KAS Visits Commission's Headquarters Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has announced that mock accreditation exercise has scheduled to hold in the month of November 2026 nationwide in order to test the full readiness of the Commission ahead of the general election in 2027.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s oil and gas industry requires a regulatory environment that is stable and capable of inspiring the long-term confidence for multi-billion-dollar investments. According to the Association, the strength of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry will not be measured merely by the resources beneath the ground, but by the projects delivered, the value created, the Nigerian capabilities developed, the dec
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to the welfare and dignity of Nigeria’s veterans. In a statement issued to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba said General Oluyede gave the assurance on Thursday, 20 August 2026, during an interactive engagement with the veterans from the North East Zone in Yola, Adamawa State. He said the engagement
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari says agrotourism will unlock the full potential of rural economies by blending agriculture with tourism to create jobs, ensure food security, and attract investment.
Abuja, Nigeria – The Provisional Committee of the Proposed Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) has welcomed the lifting of the United States Coast Guard's Condition of Entry on vessels arriving from Nigeria, but cautions that the development should trigger national reflection, not celebration.
The Managing Director and Country Chairman of TotalEnergies Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, Matthieu Bouyer, has identified policy stability, faster regulatory processes, security, industrial harmony and investment in people as critical to removing barriers to business growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
Geregu Power Plc has settled its outstanding bond obligations in full, with the company’s Chairman, Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, assuring investors and other stakeholders of the Board’s determination to uphold its financial commitments. The development marks a significant step in the company’s continued efforts to strengthen investor confidence, preserve shareholder value and maintain high standards of corporate governance.
A concerned stakeholder and national chairman of PAP Phase Two, Ibena Rufus Salvation, has urged beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) scholarship scheme to appreciate the educational support provided to them. Ibena stated this on Sunday while reacting to an online publication alleging delays in the payment of allowances to some students of the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State.
The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) has congratulated the Prof. Joash Akin Amupitan-led Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of a transparent, free, fair, and credible governorship election in Osun State In a statement signed and issued in Abuja by the Executive Secretary of BON,Dr. Yemisi Bamgbose said the Osun State Governorship election was the real litmus test for INEC. The outcome, if improved upon, could serve as a model for subsequent elections
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advised politicians to respect their opponents and ensure that campaigns for the 2027 general election were issue based. Speaking on Wednesday during the 195th State Executive Council meeting in Government House and during the flag-off of the second tenure bid of President Bola Tinubu at the Oxbow Lake in Yenagoa by a political group, PBAT Door to Door Movement, Governor Diri stated that the charge was against the backdrop of commencement of
Governor Ademola Adeleke said he has forgiven all those who may have offended him during the state elections and declared that he bears no grudge against political adversaries and opponents.
Findings from an industry-wide investigation conducted by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) suggest possible manipulation of prices of cement in the Nigerian market. This was contained in a statement signed and issued to news men in Abuja by Ondaje Ijagwu Director, Corporate Affairs of the Commission said this is the preliminary summation of the 40-page field reports collated following a three-month cross-border study by the Anticompetitive Practices Department
As Faleye speaks on compliance, payroll transparency under ECA. The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) will take centre stage at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference this month with a dedicated session aimed at pushing the legal boundaries of workplace protection and social security in Nigeria.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected that Nigeria’s registered voting population will surpass 100 million ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued in Abuja said Mallam Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner, and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja.
It is a thing of great joy to be in a generation where a current leader of the people express joyful, special and inspirational dance steps, not only for funful pleasure but also to the glory of God.
Enforcing a level playing field in the Nigerian Insurance Industry and supporting Statutory regulatory mandates Dear Honourable Minister, I write this as an open letter to you, deliberately choosing a public medium in the interest of total transparency. The matters surrounding regulatory compliance, market capitalisation, and financial stability in the Nigerian insurance sector affect not just a few boardroom executives, but the entire economic architecture of our nation. By placing these
Elections are rarely won by one man alone. They are decided by strategy, emotion, performance, mistakes, timing, organization and ultimately by the determination of the electorate.
The Osun State polls should not be dismissed as merely another off-cycle election. They constitute a political litmus paper for the 2027 General Elections, exposing the strengths, weaknesses, assumptions and emerging realities that will shape the next national contest.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Ademola Adeleke of Accord a winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election held on Saturday 15th August 2026. Declaring the election at the early hours of Sunday by the INEC returning officer, Professor Joshua Ogunwole, Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Oye-Ekiti announced thatAdeleke polled 511,067 votes against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji who polled 444,815, while the African Democr
Says Victory is for Democracy, Commends Osun People for Defending Their Votes. The Secretary to the Osun State Government, Bobagunwa Teslim Igbalaye, has congratulated His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the good people of Osun State on the successful re-election of the Governor for a second term in office.
Muric a foundememtal Islamic clerics organisation in Nigeria has called on Nigerians and other religious sect Muslims and Christians to calm down and take it easy over bigotry speeches and insults meted to Asheik Sani Yahaya Jingir over the unfounded insults and shower of course to him over his recent statement made in Kano penultimate weeks .
Governor Ademola Adeleke today cast his vote at Ede for the governorship election, vowing to win the election with wide margins and accusing the Osun APC of writing fake results to replace official results. Speaking after voting at his polling unit, the governor said Osun APC has already lost the election, hence its concoction of fake results for swapping at the collation centre.
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) Project, a new initiative to expand entrepreneurship support for young Nigerians across the country. In a statement signed by the Corporate Affairs Unit of the Agency announced this during the Agency’s activities marking International Youth Day 2026, BRYNE said it will bring together enterprise training, incubation, mentorship, access to finance, ma
ABUJA – The Provisional Committee of the Proposed Nigerian Coast Guard, PC-NCG, has warned Nigerians to beware of fraudsters collecting money and falsely claiming government authority to recruit into the proposed Nigerian Coast Guard. In a statement issued by the Director of Communication & Public Affairs, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, on behalf of the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer, Captain Noah Ichaba, the Committee said the Bill for the establishment of the Nigerian Coast Guard is still bef
Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared Friday 14th of August as work free, to allow public service workers to participate in the Saturday governorship election. In a circular issued by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, the decision is to enable workers to embark on travelling where required and to prepare to exercise their voting rights on Saturday.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, is set to begin commissioning several projects delivered by his administration just six months after returning to Government House. Despite a six‑month state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu and the prolonged political crisis between the Governor and his predecessor and benefactor, Nyesom Wike, that only came to an end recently, the governor has been able to complete some major projects in the state.
The Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Monitoring Group (NIDDEMOG), Chief Nengi James-Eriworio, Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for recovering N83.59 billion and $98.07 million in outstanding statutory levies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by some oil companies.
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced the Building Resilient Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (BRYNE) Project, a new initiative to expand entrepreneurship support for young Nigerians across the country.
Ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, 15th August 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the final figures of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collected by registered voters across the State.
Penultimate week, Sen. Aliyu Wadada, former Senate Committee Chairman on Public Accounts blew open a monumental scandal in the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) of over N210trillion. The revelation sent shivers to the marrows of Nigerians and the global community. That’s a scandalous that even mother of all scandals, Diezani Alli-son Madueke never attempted to be near. The Wadada Committee invited three of the suspected principal actors for questioning.
Ahead of general election scheduled to hold next year 2027, the Renewed Hope People Advocacy (RHPA) and the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) campaigning for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have agreed and come together to Partner and work in Mobilising the grassroots nationwide.
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) held its meeting in Dutse, Jigawa State, on August 11, 2026, with the National Officers of the Union, as well as Chairmen and Secretaries of State Councils, in attendance.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says the Federal Government is repositioning the Bank of Agriculture to deliver more affordable finance to smallholder farmers, women, youth and agribusinesses in order to boost food production, create jobs and strengthen food security.
Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the present Government to fast-track the state police Bill currently at the National Assembly without further delay. The President of the TUC, Comrade (Engr.)Festus Osifo made the call while briefing news men on the state of the nation said considering insecurity Nigeria is facing, many farmers in some communities are no longer go to their farms.
As Nigeria steadily crawls to the next general election, let's make a brief assessment of the government we tolerated for the past three years under Tinubu leadership. I may be wrong to say that Tinubu wasn't duly elected in 2023, but duly imposed by criminals in authority. This piece is verified figures and facts that show the scale of damage the Tinubu administration has inflicted on Nigeria and Nigerians.
The Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for developing cutting-edge indigenous technology capable of transforming customs administration across Africa, expressing the continental body’s readiness to replicate the Service’s digital innovations in other African countries.
As Commission Reassures its readiness to conduct free, fair and credible election in Osun August 15 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of the list of candidates for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections for the February 2027 General Election.
The Senate Committee on Customs and Excise has commended the sweeping reforms introduced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, describing them as clear evidence that government resources are being judiciously invested in repositioning the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for greater efficiency.
The Senate Committee on Customs and Excise has commended the sweeping reforms introduced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, describing them as clear evidence that government resources are being judiciously invested in repositioning the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for greater efficiency.
