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ADC Rejects INEC’s Revised Election Timetable, Says Document Shrinks Political Space

28.02.2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the updated 2026–2027 electoral timetable released on Thursday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). ADC in a statement made available to newsmen yesterday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, described the revised time table as a political instrument carefully structured to narrow democratic space...

Port Police, NDLEA Move To Sustain Joint Operations At Port

28.02.2026

The Ports Authority Police (Western) Command and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have stressed the need to sustain joint intelligence-driven operations and capacity-building initiatives to enhance operational efficiency at the nation’s seaports. This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority Police (Western) Command, Oluwatoyin Iyabode Agbaminoja, during a courtesy visit by...

Load Shedding To Begin In Nigeria – NISO

28.02.2026

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) yesterday announced load shedding nationwide. NISO, in a document released to the industry stakeholders, explained that thermal plants account for the dominant share of Nigeria’s generation mix, adding that any disruption in gas supply directly affects generation capacity and overall grid output. Data showed that power generation fell to...

2027: It Will Be Tinubu/apc Vs Nigerians – Atiku

28.02.2026

Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 election will be a straight fight between Bola Tinubu and the APC on one side, and the Nigerian people on the other. Reacting to the defection of Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, Atiku said political...

Coup Allegation Against Sylva Unverified, Says CJE

28.02.2026

The Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE) has described as unverified allegations levelled against former minister of state for petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, which claimed that he was behind the financing of an alleged coup against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. CJE said that it was concerning and troubling that some reputable online...

Lawmakers’ Re-Election Bid Deepens APC Crisis In Ondo

28.02.2026

The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State took another dimension as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is seeking a replacement for the National Assembly members from the state. The majority of the lawmakers were absent during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state just as many of them...

US, Israel Launch Coordinated Strikes On Iran

28.02.2026

In the early hours of Saturday, the United States (US) Government and Israel carried out coordinated military strikes on Iranian cities, with explosions reported in the capital, Tehran, and other locations. Saturday Telegraph reports that the development marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, following disagreements over Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes. Speaking...

British Council, CN Daniels Partner To Preserve African Textile Heritage

28.02.2026

The British Council has entered into a partnership with CN Daniels Couture to launch “Threads of Unity,” a cultural and creative storytelling platform aimed at preserving African textile heritage and supporting local producers. The initiative, which was unveiled in Abuja, will showcase the historical, social, and artistic significance of African textiles, promoting their cultural value...

Insecurity: Nigerians Lament Attacks In Benue, Zamfara, Edo

28.02.2026

Some Nigerians have decried the persistent attacks by bandits in parts of Benue and Zamfara states, as well as Ekpoma in Edo State, calling on the Federal Government to urgently address the growing insecurity. Speaking on the matter, the families of Obiakor, Obasuji, Ohenhen, Okechi, Ogbeifun, Obasuyi, Emordi, Idemedia, Abdulahi, Ofuegbunam, and Emmanuel said that...

I’m Not Sure Those Who Attacked ADC Secretariat, My Residence Will Be Arrested, Says Odigie-oyegun

28.02.2026

The National Leader of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on Friday said that he was not sure that the Nigerian police will arrest those who attacked the ADC secretariat and his house in Benin City on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Odigie-Oyegun stated this while fielding questions from journalists after the party’s South-South...