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INEC Fixes Date For Rivers Bye-Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 21, 2026 for bye-elections into the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies of Rivers State. Disclosing this in a statement, chairperson of the Information, Voter Education, and Publicity Committee of INEC, Mohammed Haruna, said the date was announced after an extraordinary meeting of the […]
Imo assembly passes N1.43 trillion appropriation bill for 2026
The Imo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, passed the appropriation bill for the 2026 fiscal year, totalling over N1.43 trillion. The bill, presented by Gov. Hope Uzodimma, on Monday, received accelerated consideration by the Committee of the Whole. Majority leader of the House, Kanayo Onyemaechi, described the budget as a “people’s oriented budget”. He […]
Yuletide: Defence Hq launches Operation Ember Guard in South-West
The Defence Headquarters on Tuesday launched Operation Ember Guard to curb criminal activities and enhance safety across Nigeria’s South-West during the festive period. Rear Adm. Abubakar Mustapha, Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force South West Operation, launched the operation at the AWATSE Headquarters in Apapa, Lagos State Mustapha said the operation would run from Dec. […]
Governor Mbah swears in two new commissioners
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Tuesday, swore in two new commissioners, saying the move was part of his administration’s renewed momentum in the delivery of good and impactful governance. The new commissioners are Osinachi Nnajieze and Charles Egumgbe. Mr Nnajieze, who was the special adviser on legal matters before his appointment, replaces Kingsley […]
2026 budget scales second reading at senate
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading federal governments proposed budget estimate of 58.472 Trillion naira, for 2026. The budget of consolidation, renewed resilience and shared prosperity was laid Friday 19th December 2025 by President Bola Tinubu, before a joint session of the National Assembly. The bill has been referred to senate committee on […]
FG declares holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day. It also announced Thursday, January 1, 2026, as a public holiday for the New Year celebration. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry […]
Soldiers ambush Boko Haram convoy, kill 21 terrorists in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation HADIN KAI have disrupted a Boko Haram and ISWAP logistics movement, killing 21 terrorists in Borno state. The operation took place in Sojiri and Kayamla communities following intelligence on the movement of more than 100 Boko Haram terrorists converging to attack local communities and transport supplies to […]
FG to introduce mandatory vehicle recycling fee from 2026
The Federal Government has announced plans to tap into Nigeria’s largely informal vehicle recycling market, projecting annual revenues of over N150bn from 2026, as part of sweeping reforms to modernise the country’s automotive industry. The National Automotive Design and Development Council disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, with the Director-General, Joseph Osanipin, saying […]
Just In: Another 130 Abducted Niger Pupils Released
All abducted schoolchildren taken from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community, Niger State, have now been released, with the final group of one hundred and thirty freed, bringing the total number rescued to two hundred and thirty. Officials of the Office of National Security Adviser confirmed this to ARISE News Channel on Sunday. The […]
Tinubu Renames Bauchi Varsity after Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Medical Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, after the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. The President announced the decision yesterday during a condolence visit to the family of the cleric at his country home in Bauchi. According to Tinubu, the renaming is to immortalise the […]