INEC Suspends Planned Voter Revalidation Exercise
The Independent National Electoral Commission has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and preparations for the planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The commission had earlier announced that the exercise would commence on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a…
Atiku Hires US Lobbying Firm For $1.2m To Boost Image
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signed a one-year contract worth $1.2 million with aWashington-based lobbying firm to improve his international image and strengthen advocacy efforts inthe United States.The contract with Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C. was formally executed on March 9 and 10, 2026, andregistered with the U.S. Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration…
Senate Seeks China, India, EU Support To Revive Agricultural Institutions
The Nigerian Senate has intensified efforts to reform and revitalise the country’s agricultural collegesand research institutions by seeking technical support, technology transfer, and collaboration fromChina, India, and the European Union (EU).The initiative is being driven by the Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, chairedby Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli (APC, Oyo South). In recent weeks,…
Tinubu Approves N3.3Trn Payment Plan To Restore Reliable Electricity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion payment plan to settle long-standing legacydebts in Nigeria’s power sector, in a major intervention aimed at stabilising the industry and improvingelectricity supply nationwide.The approval was announced in a statement issued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, by the Special Adviser tothe President on Information and Strategy, Bayo…
Atiku Vows To Support Whoever Emerges As ADC Presidential Candidate
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that he will fully support and endorse whoeveremerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 generalelections. Atiku made the pledge on Friday, April 3, 2026, while speaking during an interview. He emphasised unitywithin the party, stating that all qualified aspirants should be…
We Will Win Over Banditry, Terrorism — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will decisively defeatbanditry and terrorism in the country. The President made the declaration on Saturday, April 4, 2026, while commissioning the GatewayInternational Cargo Airport and other infrastructure projects in Ogun State.“We will win over banditry and terrorism. I give you the assurance that we will…
Tinubu Condemns Plateau and Kaduna Killings, Vows To Bring Justice
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukubadistrict, Jos, Plateau State, and in Kahir village, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,Bayo Onanuga, the President described the attacks as “barbaric and cowardly.”…
Céline Dion Announces Stage Return After Four Years
Céline Dion has announced her return to live performances with a 10-show residency at Paris La DéfenseArena in September and October 2026.The Canadian singer made the announcement on Monday, March 30, 2026, her 58th birthday, in a videomessage shared on social media and aired on French television. It marks her first series of full concertssince…
Canada Raises Residence, Citizenship Fees For Nigerians, Others From April
Canada will increase fees for permanent residence (PR) applications and the right of citizenship feeeffective late March and April 2026.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the adjustments on March 27, 2026, tokeep pace with inflation and support service delivery. Key changes; Effective March 31, 2026.** Right of citizenship fee (adult applicants): increases from $119.75…
Mayweather Raises Uncertainty Over Planned Pacquiao Rematch
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has cast doubt on key details of the much-hyped rematch with Manny Pacquiao,describing the bout as an exhibition and saying the venue is not yet confirmed.Mayweather made the comments on Saturday, March 28, 2026, during a meet-and-greet and autographsession at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Speaking to Vegas Sports Today, the 49-year-old…
