Nigeria News Tinubu names Ismail Abba Yusuf new NAHCON chair, seeks Senate confirmation February 11, 2026 Damilola President Bola Tinubu has named Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new chairman and Chief Executive officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The announcement was made on Wednesday…
Politics Appeal Court to hear suits challenging PDP’s Ibadan Convention Thursday February 11, 2026 Damilola The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set February 12 to consider multiple suits disputing the legitimacy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State,…
World News Republican seeks visa ban on Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah February 11, 2026 Damilola Five members of the United States House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would require the US secretary of state to submit a detailed report on America’s response to…
Nigeria News US to deploy 200 troops to bolster Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operation February 11, 2026 Umar The United States will deploy 200 additional troops to Nigeria to enhance military training and intelligence support to intensifies operations against insurgent groups in the north. A US official, quoted…
Nigeria News Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price by N25 to N774/ltr February 10, 2026 Damilola Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by N25 per litre, bringing the ex-depot rate down from N799 to N774 per litre, in a…
Nigeria News Electoral Act: Senate names 12 committee members to work with Reps February 10, 2026 Damilola The Senate has appointed Senator 12 committee members to work with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act saga. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the…
Nigeria News Senate convenes emergency plenary amid backlash over Electoral Act amendment February 10, 2026 Damilola The Senate is set to hold an emergency plenary session on today as public anger intensifies over its recent amendment to the Electoral Act, particularly the removal of the clause…
Nigeria News Appeal Court upholds Senate’s suspension of Natasha February 9, 2026 Damilola The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has ruled that the senate acted within its constitutional authority when it suspended the senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over allegations…
Nigeria News Ghana recalls envoy to Nigeria over alleged vote-buying in party primary February 9, 2026 Damilola The Government of Ghana has withdrawn its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Ahmed, amid allegations linking him to electoral misconduct during a party primary election. The recall, ordered by President…
Nigeria News Obi leads protest to national assembly over electronic transmission clause February 9, 2026 Damilola Peter Obi leads protest to national assembly over electronic transmission clause Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Monday joined protesters at the National Assembly Complex…
