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“2027 election won’t be 100% perfect” – INEC chair warns

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it has the capacity to electronically transmit results for the 2027 elections, but Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan cautioned that a “100 percent perfect election” may not be achievable. Amupitan made the remarks on Sunday, during a live Citizens’ Town Hall discussion on the Electoral Act 2026, titled: ‘What it Means for Your Votes and the 2027 Elections, anchored by Yiaga Africa. Political leaders present included APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, LP Interim Chairman, Nenadi Usman, former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili,…

Senate moves to amend Constitution for State Police

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Pledges completion by year’s end The 10th Senate has pledged to complete amendments to the 1999 Constitution to enable the creation of state police before the end of 2026, setting the stage for what could become one of Nigeria’s most far-reaching security reforms since the return to democratic rule. Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed that lawmakers would immediately resume work on the constitutional review once plenary reconvenes next week. He assured Nigerians that the amendment process would be fast-tracked and concluded well before political campaigns begin ahead of the next…

Tinubu announces Naira card for transactions worldwide

March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says “no more dollars” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigerians can now use the Naira Card for payments and transactions across the world, saying the achievement reflects growing confidence in the nation’s currency. The announcement was made yesterday in Abuja during the 9th ‘Annual Ramadan Lecture and Prayer for the Nation’, organised by the Ashraaf Islamic Foundation. The event focused on the theme: ‘Faith and Justice: The Islamic Judicial Perspective on Terrorism and Banditry in Nigeria’. Speaking through the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako,…

“No power or political intimidation can make us relinquish Shari’ah practice in Nigeria” – Islamic Council to US

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has rejected a proposal from US lawmakers on Shari’ah practice in the country. Shari’ah is regarded as the religious, moral, and legal framework of Islam, operating alongside statutory and customary law in Nigeria in 12 northern states after its adoption as a main body of civil and criminal law in 1999. Speaking in an issued statement, SCSN Secretary General, Nafi’u Ahmad, rebutted US lawmakers’ report for the repeal of Shar”iah law in Nigeria, saying Sharia constitutes a comprehensive way of life for…

INEC fixes January 16, 2027 for presidential election

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 16, 2027 as the new date for the Presidential and National Assembly elections. The Commission also fixed February 6, 2027, as the date for governorship and state Houses of assembly election. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education committee, announced the new election timetable in a statement issued yesterday. The electoral body had earlier fixed February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections and March 6, 2027, for the Governorship and states’ Houses of Assembly elections but was…

“2027 Election will be Referendum on Tinubu’s reforms” – Yilwatda

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the 2027 general election will serve as a referendum on the reforms of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the Hope Ambassadors Summit in Abuja, Yilwatda said the party is focused on turning the President’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda into electoral victory through strong communication, grassroots mobilisation, and party unity. He argued that governance and political success are inseparable, stressing that reforms must be clearly communicated and structurally supported to earn public trust. According to him, while…

Sheikh Gumi defends Shari’ah, faults U.S. lawmakers’ report

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

Popular Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has defended the application of Shari’ah law in Nigeria, saying it remains the prerogative of Muslims, just as the United States (U.S.) protects Christian interests. Gumi was reacting to reports that some U.S. Congressmen submitted to President Donald Trump, in which they demanded the abolition of Shari’ah and blasphemy laws in Nigeria. In a post shared on his verified social media page, the cleric argued that Muslims have the right to be governed by their religious injunctions. “Shari’ah Law is the Muslims’ prerogative, just as…

FG reveals foreign terrorists behind most killings in the North

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has disclosed that a large number of terrorists carrying out deadly attacks in northern Nigeria are not Nigerians, saying these fighters entered the country through weak and porous borders. The revelation was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, during a meeting with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in Abuja at the weekend, said intelligence reports from security agencies show that many suspects arrested after recent attacks could not speak English or Hausa. Instead, they communicated fluently in…

2027: INEC set to review timetable after new Electoral Law sparks pressure

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to review the new Electoral Act 2026 and issue a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, to ensure full compliance with the law. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the Commission remains committed to operating strictly within legal provisions. While no specific date has been given, he confirmed that a new election schedule will be released after the review. The development follows growing calls from political parties and legal experts who say…

Nigeria’s World Bank exposure hits $18.7bn, as public debt climbs to ₦153.29tr

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

Nigeria’s mounting debt profile has come under renewed scrutiny, as fresh data show the country has risen to become the third-largest borrower from the International Development Association (IDA), even as its total public debt surged to ₦153.29 trillion. Figures contained in the IDA Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the period ended December 31, 2025, reveal that Nigeria’s exposure to the World Bank’s concessional lending arm rose to $18.7 billion — a $1.9 billion increase from $16.8 billion recorded at the end of 2024. The 11.3% year-on-year rise places Nigeria behind…