Day: February 14, 2026

2027 race begins, as INEC announces election timetable

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INEC announces election timetable

…Seeks ₦1.04tr budget Nigeria’s march toward the 2027 general election has formally commenced, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announcing February 20, 2027, as the date for the Presidential and National Assembly elections, while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly polls will be held on March 6, 2027. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, unveiled the Notice of Election and the Timetable and Schedule of Activities at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja yesterday, describing the announcement as a constitutional obligation and “a significant milestone in our democratic journey”. The…

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Tinubu to embark on one-day official visit to Kebbi State today

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Tinubu to visit Kebbi

President Bola Tinubu will undertake a one-day official visit to Kebbi State today Saturday,  to inaugurate projects executed by the state governor, Nasir Idris. According to a post on X, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy stated that the President will also headline the 61st edition of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as the Special Guest of Honour. The festival, one of Africa’s most celebrated cultural events, is staged along the riverside of the historic Matan-Fada, which has been recognised by UNESCO…

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El-Rufa’i: Atiku predicts revolution in Nigeria 

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Atiku predicts revolution

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has predicted that there could be a revolution in the country, as Nigerians are being pushed to the wall following alleged violation of human rights. Atiku spoke on Thursday night when he paid a solidarity visit to the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, who clashed with security operatives at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, from Cairo, Egypt on Thursday. Recall that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), had seized the former governor’s international passport and made attempts to arrest him…

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NASS to harmonise Electoral Bill Monday

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NASS on Electoral Bill

The 10th National Assembly’s joint committee will meet Monday to reconcile the Electoral Amendment Bill, focusing on electronic result transmission, before sending it to President Tinubu for assent. Findings indicate that the joint panel, comprising members of both chambers, has been given a one-week deadline to resolve contentious provisions in the Bill—most notably those bordering on the electronic transmission of election results. The harmonisation exercise follows the passage of differing versions of the legislation by the Senate and the House, with sharp disagreements over the scope and application of technology…

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Katsina: Bandits kill DPO in ambush, 3 officers injured

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Katsina banditry

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rimi local government area of Katsina State, CSP Muhammad Sani Kabir, has been killed while leading an operation against suspected cattle-rustlers. The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs confirmed the incident yesterday, stating that three rustlers were neutralised during a joint operation involving security operatives and community members. In a statement, the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, said, “The Ministry expresses deep sorrow over the death of the Divisional Police Officer of Rimi, CSP Muhammad Sani…

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MURIC slams proposed US sanctions on Nigerian Muslim leaders

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MURIC on US sanctions

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly criticised a proposed United States Bill seeking sanctions against prominent Muslim figures and organisations in Nigeria, describing the move as discriminatory and biased. Five US lawmakers recently introduced legislation that would impose visa bans and asset freezes on former Kano State governor and NNPP leader, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as well as the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti-Allah Kautal Hore. Reacting in a statement on Thursday, MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said the sanctions unfairly target Muslims while…

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S’West Muslim Ummah reaffirms confidence in Sultan’s leadership

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S'West Muslim Ummah

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), has reaffirmed confidence in the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III as the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA). The Islamic body, in a statement signed by its President, Rasaki Oladejo and Executive Secretary, Prof. Wole Abbas respectively, explained that the pronouncement was made in disregard for the established and recognised process of moon sighting under the leadership of Abubakar, to signal the commencement of the Ramadan fast. The Islamic organization called…

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“Review 2027 election dates over Ramadan”, ex-Buhari’s aide urges INEC

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Ex Buhari's aide urges INEC

Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the dates announced for the 2027 general elections, saying the proposed timetable falls within the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and could affect participation. INEC, in a notice issued on Friday, fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections, while governorship and state assembly elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027. The dates were announced at a news conference in Abuja by the Commission’s chairman, Joash Amupitan. Reacting in a post on…

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