Members of the Joint National Assembly Conference Committee, tasked with reconciling the differing versions of the Electoral Amendment Bill passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, are set to meet on Monday. This step marks a significant escalation in efforts to finalize and transmit a harmonized version of the bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially received three bids to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Morocco, South Africa in partnership with Botswana, and Ethiopia have all thrown their hats into the ring, submitting their expressions of interest just ahead of the Thursday deadline.
The Federal Government has escalated security operations in Nigeria’s North Central region following a brutal terrorist attack in Kwara State that claimed the lives of at least 75 villagers. In a bid to restore order and protect vulnerable communities, the government has initiated Operation Savannah Shield, a large-scale offensive aimed at quelling insurgent activity and bolstering public safety across the region.
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has highlighted clean cooking solutions as a driving force for equitable and sustainable development across Africa. His statement was released to mark the International Day of Clean Energy.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgment on nine appeals brought by rival factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a dispute over the party’s national convention. The convention, which took place on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, led to the election of Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as the National Chairman, along with other national officers.
Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has issued a firm reminder that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will end in just 17 days, with officials emphasizing that no extensions will be granted despite sluggish participation at accredited centers across the country. The deadline, set for Thursday, February 26, 2026, comes amid warnings from the board about deliberate attempts by examination cheats to mislead candidates into delaying their sign-ups, potentially to enable malpractice.
The Federal Government has escalated security operations in Nigeria’s North Central region following a brutal terrorist attack in Kwara State that claimed the lives of at least 75 villagers. In a bid to restore order and protect vulnerable communities, the government has initiated Operation Savannah Shield, a large-scale offensive aimed at quelling insurgent activity and bolstering public safety across the region.
