The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a significant rise in voter enrolment under the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, revealing that more than 1.2 million Nigerians have successfully registered in the second phase of the programme. In an update shared on its official X platform on Thursday, the Commission disclosed that as of February 13, 2026, a total of 1,228,648 eligible voters had completed registration during Phase II, Week Six of the exercise. The figure represents a sharp increase from the 884,737 registrants recorded at the end of Week Five. INEC data showed that 673,124 applicants initiated…
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The Rivers State House of Assembly has stopped impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. According to TVC News, the House adopted a motion to halt the impeachment process on Thursday during its resumed sitting in Port Harcourt. The development is believed to be connected to the recent intervention by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. InfoStride News reports that the President recently held a meeting with Governor Fubara, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and leaders of the Assembly. The latest move indicates that the lingering political crisis in Rivers State may be easing.
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the backlash following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act 2026, describing the criticism as politically motivated and disconnected from national interest. In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said the Lagos APC observed with “undisguised disappointment” what it characterised as an orchestrated outcry by sections of the opposition over the President’s approval of the amended law. The party maintained that governance is a constitutional responsibility that must be exercised with prudence and accountability rather than shaped by popularity contests, social media…
Controversy has erupted over the ward and local government congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on Wednesday across Delta State, as the exercise has divided party leaders. The Secretary of the Committee overseeing the congresses in the state, Simon Chukwuemeka Atigwe, while addressing journalists at Ward 10 in Oshimili South Local Government Area after monitoring activities across the three senatorial districts, described the process as smooth, calm and well-coordinated. According to him, members of the committee toured several wards across Delta South, Delta Central and Delta North senatorial districts without encountering disputes or disruptions. “As part of our…
The United Kingdom has announced that it will stop issuing physical visa stickers to Nigerian nationals from February 25, 2026, replacing them with mandatory electronic visas (eVisas) as part of efforts to create a fully digital border system. In a statement issued in Abuja, the UK’s immigration authorities confirmed that all newly approved Visit visas for Nigerians will be granted as eVisas rather than passport vignettes. Travellers will instead access proof of their immigration status through a secure online account. The change affects only the visa format and not the application process. Applicants will still complete the standard online form,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for promptly signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the minister described the President’s action as a demonstration of commitment to deepening the democratic process and improving the credibility of elections. Wike said the passage of the amended Electoral Act by the National Assembly of Nigeria and the President’s swift assent had ended what he described as unnecessary protests by individuals preparing excuses…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to focus on the country’s future and vote for a change in leadership. Obi made the call on Wednesday during a meeting with Hausa/Fulani chiefs in Abuja. “We have to talk about the future of our country. All of you know what is happening to our country today. That’s why we are campaigning that you vote out this government,” he said. The former presidential candidate described Nigeria’s situation as dire, citing insecurity, hunger and widespread hardship. “Today we have insecurity across Nigeria. We have hunger across Nigeria.…
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has accused the leadership of the Nigerian Senate of pushing through a section of the Electoral Act without proper amendment despite strong objections from minority lawmakers. Tambuwal made the allegation in an interview with the BBC, stating that tension erupted on the Senate floor after opposition members demanded a review of the controversial section of the bill but were overruled. According to the former Sokoto State governor, the initial proposal was for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to adjust the notice period for elections from 360 days to 300 days. He explained that the proposed…
The identities of the 15 senators who voted in support of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results during deliberations on the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, have emerged. The lawmakers opposed the retention of a controversial provision that allows manual collation of results as a backup. InfoStride News reports that the Senate, during plenary on Tuesday, approved electronic transmission of election results but retained manual collation as a fallback option following a tense session in the red chamber of the National Assembly of Nigeria. During a division on the floor, 55 senators voted in favour of keeping…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended its state, local government and ward congresses in Abia State. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda. According to the statement, the suspension followed ongoing consultations and the need to conclude certain preparatory and administrative processes ahead of the exercise. The party explained that the move was aimed at ensuring the orderly, transparent and credible conduct of the congresses in the state. Yilwatda added that the party would communicate a revised schedule of activities to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,…
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has announced a significant decline in major criminal activities across the state within his first year in office. Jimoh attributed the improvement to intelligence-driven policing, strengthened community collaboration and enhanced operational capacity. He disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters in Ikeja, presenting a performance review covering the period from February 18, 2025, to February 17, 2026. According to him, internal security remained largely stable during the period, with no major breakdown of public order. He noted that public demonstrations were effectively managed to ensure…
The South East leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating the party’s internal crisis to prevent it from participating effectively in the 2027 general elections. The allegation was made on Tuesday by the party’s South East Vice Chairman, Ali Odefa, during the inauguration of the Abia State PDP Caretaker Committee at the party’s zonal office in Enugu. Odefa claimed that the ongoing disputes within the PDP were part of a calculated plan by the administration of President Bola Tinubu to weaken the opposition. “There are people who are bent on destroying PDP. They…
The Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results while retaining manual collation as a backup in the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026. The resolution followed a tense plenary session that culminated in a division on Clause 60 of the bill, which addresses the transmission and collation of election results. A total of 55 senators voted to retain the controversial manual backup proviso, while 15 lawmakers opposed it. Among those who stood against the clause was Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC, Abia South). The red chamber had earlier passed the bill but later rescinded its decision and recommitted…
Former Abia State governor and senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that he will oppose the re-election of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, in the 2027 governorship election. Kalu made the statement during an interview on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels Television, stressing that party loyalty must take precedence over personal friendship. The senator noted that he maintains a cordial relationship with Otti and believes political differences should not undermine personal ties. “I always believe if he wants to be in his party, be in your party and vote for your party. I’m a member of…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, has declared that President Bola Tinubu has no rival ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Igbokwe made the assertion in a post on his Facebook page, stating that there is no political force capable of defeating the President in the next general election. “Without sounding immodest I can tell you that PBAT has no rival. There is no magic that will make people stand with you if you do not have anything to bring to the table. There is always a payday for every good work. Victory…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his reported declaration of “war” against anti-Tinubu candidates ahead of the February 21, 2026 elections. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the comment as “irresponsible and dangerous,” warning that it would not deter Nigerians from exercising their right to vote. According to the ADC, the minister’s remarks were particularly troubling at a time when the country is grappling with economic hardship, insecurity and political tension. “We consider the Minister’s declaration…
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday visited Kado-Kuchi in Abuja to campaign for candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory council election. The election for chairmen and councillors across the FCT area councils is scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 21, 2026. In a video seen by reporters, a large crowd gathered in Kado-Kuchi to welcome the former Anambra State governor. Supporters were heard chanting slogans and expressing their backing for the ADC, with many repeatedly saying, “Our vote must count!” The visit forms part of efforts to mobilise voters in communities…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, swear in 14 newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place at Courtroom Two of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja. The National Judicial Council (NJC) had recently recommended the 14 candidates to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Supreme Court, Dr. Festus Akande, members of the bench, bar and media organisations are expected to attend…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has released the list of aspirants cleared to participate in its chairmanship primaries ahead of the 2026 local government elections in Anambra State. The list was made public on Sunday at the party’s state secretariat in Awka and includes candidates cleared to contest across the 21 local government areas of the state. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of APGA, Dr. Ejimofor Opara, the party said the clearance followed the completion of screening exercises conducted in accordance with its guidelines. According to the statement, aspirants from all the local government areas…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has dismissed claims that he is opposed to former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Momodu said he has consistently supported the former Anambra State governor and denied harbouring any anti-Obi sentiments. He was reacting to a post on X by user @Blazeregent, who urged him to purge himself of what was described as anti-Obi bias. The comment followed Momodu’s earlier remark advising a Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Bode George, to purge himself of anti-Atiku sentiments. The X user wrote: “Purge yourself anti-OBI first. You have no moral right to criticize matters…