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ADC Slams Tinubu Over Hasty Signing Of Electoral Act

20.02.2026

…vows to defend Nigeria’s democracy The African Democratic Congress (ADC) yesterday rejected the amended ElectoralLaw, accusing President Bola Tinubu of weakening democratic credibility by signing the Act into law. In a statement, the opposition questioned Tinubu’s hasty signing of the document despite the widespread opposition to the law. It expressed its preparedness “to defend the...

NANS Gives Ultimatum For Reversal Of Fees Hike In Tertiary Institutions

20.02.2026

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has issued a seven-day notice to tertiary institutions that have imposed arbitrary tuition fee increases to open dialogue with Student Union Governments (SUGs) in their respective institutions for a review of the increments, warning that failure to engage constructively could trigger a peaceful, but coordinated...

Court Reserves Judgment As SERAP Seeks Dismissal Of DSS’ N5bn Defamation Suit

20.02.2026

An Abuja High Court yesterday adjourned indefinitely judgment on a N5.5 billion defamation suit instituted by two employees of the Department of the State Service (DSS) against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). Justice Halilu Yusuf reserved the judgment on the matter after taking arguments for and against the suit by the three parties....

Mpigi’s Death So Sad, Devastating –Senate

20.02.2026

The membership of the Senate has further numbers reduced, following the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District. The lawmaker, who was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, reportedly died at the age of 64 after a brief illness. News of his death was confirmed at the budget defence session the...

Deputy Speaker Faces LPDC Probe Over Alleged NYSC–law School Overlap

20.02.2026

A lawyer has asked the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) to investigate the House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu over the validity of his enrolment as a lawyer as well as his participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 1st Vice President John AikpokpoMartins had petitioned the LPDC...

Lagos Wealth Fund Bankable Architecture For Infrastructure Devt –LASG

20.02.2026

The Lagos State Government has described the proposed Lagos State Wealth Fund (LSWF) as a blueprint for sustainable investment, fiscal stability and long-term wealth creation for the State, as well as a strategic investment vehicle to safeguard Lagos State’s future and secure the prosperity of generations yet unborn. Speaking to journalists during a Lagos State...

Group Condemns Prolonged Detention Of Sylva’s Aides

20.02.2026

Stakeholders under the auspices of Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE) have condemned the continuous detention of the younger brother and aides of former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva. The group described the development as “ a deliberate, calculated and premeditated torture”. The stakeholders, in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos, and signed by...

Bauchi Gov Swears In New Commissioner, 5 Advisers, Others

20.02.2026

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has beefed up his cabinet by swearing-in a new Commissioner of Education, five Special Advisers, and two members of the Civil Service Commission, Speaking during the ceremony yesterday in Bauchi, he said the appointments followed a meticulous assessment of the appointees’ pedigree, experience, and public acceptability. Mohammed noted that the...

I’m Proud Of You, Osinbajo Hails Otti’s Transformation Of Abia

20.02.2026

Nigeria’s former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has joined numerous others to applaud Governor Alex Otti for what he described as purposeful, people-centered leadership that is repositioning Abia State for sustainable growth and prosperity. Osinbajo’s visit to Governor Otti coincided with the Governor’s birthday in which he expressed deep appreciation for the governor’s hospitality and...

UK, German Defence Attachés Visit Borno

20.02.2026

The Defence Attaches of the United Kingdom in Nigeria, Brig.-Gen. Tom Harper and his counterpart of Germany, Col. Boris Bovecamp, have reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to the fight against terrorism in Nigeria. In a statement yesterday, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer of the Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), said the attaches made the...