Ahead of the 2027 elections, the coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has said that the Electoral Act 2026 contains significant flaws that would undermine electoral integrity, entrench incumbency advantage. The CSOs which included Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), The Kukah Center, International Press Centre (IPC), ElectHer, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, The Albino Foundation (TAF) Africa and Yiaga Africa expressed their dissatisfaction while addressing a press conference on Thursday in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the CSOs, the Founder of TAF Africa, Mr. Jake Epelle said the Act is imperfect, incomplete and leaves dangerous loopholes open and erects new…
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President Bola Tinubu Wednesday signed the controversial Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. TheHintsNews reports that the passage of the Bill was met with stiff opposition both from the Senate and the House of Representatives at the plenary on Tuesday. Though the opposition lawmakers vehemently kicked against Electronic and the manual transmission of results, the All Progressives Congress (APC), who are in the majority have their way. The passage of the Bill forced the opposition lawmakers to stage a walk out to show their grievances. Eventually both the Senate and the House of the National Assembly on Tuesday after…
In a new Executive order, President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to stop the suspension of the collection of the Frontier Exploration Fund. He also directed the suspension of the payment of 30 per cent management fee on profit oil and profit gas revenues to NNPC Limited. The President further directed the suspension of the payment of the Gas Flare Penalty into the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund. Tinubu gave the directive in a presidential executive order to safeguard federation oil and gas revenues and provide regulatory clarity. The President acknowledged that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has reassured voters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that it would transmit all the election results real time from polling units. The electoral umpire said the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BiVAS) has been used to transmit election results real time since the technology came onboard, adding that the commission was ready for the FCT elections scheduled to hold Saturday, February 21, 2026. that the commission has been transmitting election results real-time since the BiVAS was introduced. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja during an interview with…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield. Director Defence Information, Maj-Gen. Samaila Uba in a statement issued Monday said the deployment forms part of the deliberation during a working group engagement by Nigerian delegation and its US counterpart. He added that the arrival is planned and deliberate following a formal request by the federal government of Nigeria to the US government to support a clearly defined military training requirement, technical support and intelligence sharing with the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Uba noted:…
Troops at the Forward Operating Base, Chabbal Checkpoint have intercepted a suspicious vehicle conveying five occupants and recovered the sum of N37 million approximately carefully concealed in bags, alongside multiple mobile phones suspected to be linked to terrorist financing and coordination activities. Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Monday said the interception represented a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle financial conduits suspected to support terrorist logistics and operational activities within the theatre. He added that these coordinated operations demonstrate troops’ proactive strategy of tightening the noose on terrorist supply chains by simultaneously targeting…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said that it does not independently determine, generate, alter, or apply margins to foreign exchange rates used for import and export valuation. TheHintsNews reports that media reports had suggested that the service had introduced multiple foreign exchange rates which will make ports users to pay more to clear their goods. But the National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada in a statement issued Monday said all exchange rates applied within the B’Odogwu platform are official rates electronically transmitted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which remains the competent authority…
The Department of State Security (DSS) has dragged the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai to Federal High Court Abuja for intercepting the phone conversation of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The secret police slammed a three-count charge on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain. The counts reads: “That you, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, adult, male, on 13th February, 2026, while appearing as a guest on Arise TV Station’s Prime Time Programme in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this court, did admit during the interview that you and your cohorts unlawfully intercepted the Phone Communications of the…
Troops of 32 Artillery Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Auga in Ondo State have successfully neutralised two suspected terrorists during a tactical operation conducted along road Akunu–Auga on 14 February, 2026. Assistant Director Army Public Relations 32 Artillery Brigade, Major Irabor Njoka in a statement issued Sunday said troops acting on credible human intelligence regarding the movement of the suspected criminals within the area, swiftly mobilised and intercepted the suspects. He noted that the ensuing contact with the armed elements, led to an exchange of gunfire, where the troops’ superior fire power resulted in the neutralisation of…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (Northeast) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have demonstrated exceptional courage and operational superiority by decisively thwarting coordinated terrorist attacks in Pulka and Mandaragirau in Borno State. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Sunday said the assaults launched late on 14 February 2026, terrorists sought to overrun defensive positions in both locations. However, he said through the battle, disciplined, firepower, tactical foresight, and steadfast resolve, troops held their ground, inflicted heavy losses on the attackers, and reaffirmed dominance across the theatre. Uba added that on the same night, a large…