Homepage Lagos from Monday, February 9th, 2026

A protest tagged #OccupyNASS began Monday in Abuja as civil society groups, activists and members of the public demanded clearer election laws and mandatory electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general election.

Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has petitioned U.S. President Donald Trump, warning of “widespread unrest,” “possible anarchy,” and “political genocide” if alleged plans to manipulate Nigeria’s 2027 elections proceed.

Nigerian media mogul and EbonyLife Group CEO Mo Abudu has denied allegations that a secret group within Nollywood is working with cinema owners to favour some films and block others from screening, saying movie scheduling is driven by business, not personal interests.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has clarified that not all electricity meters being installed across the country are free, amid public confusion over government metering plans and comments from power officials.

The All Progressives Congress says it has not formally welcomed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara into the party yet because of “regional sensitivities,” not because he lacks authority or support, the party’s national chairman said Sunday.

Nigeria’s Senate has scheduled an emergency plenary session for Tuesday, 10th February 2026, amid rising public controversy over its recent actions on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday hosted a high-level delegation from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), led by its Commander, General Dagvin Anderson, at the State House, Abuja, in a meeting focused on security cooperation.