Homepage Abuja from Thursday, February 26th, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revised the schedule for Nigeria’s 2027 general election, bringing forward the presidential poll to Saturday, 16 January, and the governorship and state assembly elections to Saturday, 6 February.

Most Improved Teams Europe is a defining theme of the current football season, as several clubs across the continent have significantly elevated their performance levels.

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called for credible and timely information sharing among anti-corruption and securities agencies to strengthen the fight against economic and financial crimes and national insecurity.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on Thursday launched the distribution of fertilisers and farm inputs to farmers across the state as part of efforts to strengthen dry-season farming, improve food security, and enhance livelihoods.

Leading opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, are meeting at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja to present their stance on the recently passed 2026 Electoral Act.

President Bola Tinubu has called on the leadership of the 10th Senate to begin the process of amending the Constitution to create a legal framework for state police.

President Bola Tinubu has tasked Acting Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu to restore peace and strengthen security across the country.