A coalition of over 70 Civil Society Organisations under the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure the real-time electronic upload of polling unit results in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. The coalition also warned of potential electoral malpractice, vote trading, and security risks that […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for orderliness and restraint by security agencies as voters in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano and Rivers states head to the polls on Saturday. In a State House press release issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President urged voters, security personnel […]
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission, Dr Aisha Garba, on Friday flagged off the national rollout of the Learners Support Programme, declaring that no Nigerian child should be left behind in accessing basic education. Garba launched the initiative in Makurdi at the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board Basic Education Summit, describing […]
A company, AP Mcnisi Initiatives Limited, has been convicted and fined N500,000 by the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, for operating a Bureau De Change business without a valid licence. Justice D.I. Dipeolu delivered the judgment on Friday, February 20, 2026, after the firm pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of engaging in illegal […]
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to review and suspend the movement restriction imposed ahead of Saturday’s FCT Local Government elections. The minister had on Thursday declared Friday a work-free day and announced a restriction of movement from 8 […]
PRESS STATEMENT BAT-IG Hails Chief Wole Olanipekun on Prestigious Global Recognition The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) warmly congratulates the distinguished legal luminary, Chief Wole Olanipekun, CFR, SAN, Principal Partner of Wole Olanipekun & Co., on his landmark recognition in the Chambers & Partners Global 2026 Rankings as a Senior Statesman in Dispute Resolution. […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has decorated 300 newly promoted officers at the Command Headquarters in Awka. This elevation follows recent approvals by the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission. The Commissioner congratulated the officers, describing their new ranks as a reward for hard […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Nigeria Police Force (Zone 11) has arrested Saheed Ajibola, an Amotekun officer in Ibadan, for allegedly leading a criminal syndicate. He faces serious charges of gun running, illegal arms sales, and forgery. Investigations suggest Ajibola sold prohibited firearms to unauthorized individuals for criminal activities. He is also accused […]
PRESS STATEMENT The Convener of BAT Ideological Group, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi has extended a campaign support in cash to chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bwari Area Council, and 10 councilorship aspirants contesting in the local government. Speaking during the presentation, Comrade Atoyebi explained that the gesture reflects the core values […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received sensitive materials for the February 21, 2026, bye-elections in Rivers State. These materials are designated for the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies. Delivered under high security to the Central Bank of Nigeria in Port Harcourt, the ballot papers […]
