WHO Updates 2026–2027 Influenza Vaccine Formula; Nigeria Urged To Strengthen Surveillance, Preparedness
Emerging A(H3N2) variant drives global concern as experts warn Nigeria must align laboratory tracking, vaccination planning, and zoonotic monitoring.
2027 Polls: INEC Announces New Dates for Presidential, Governorship Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a revised timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, fixing the presidential election for January 16, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold on February 6, 2027.
Cross River FA Inaugurates Matchday Security Committee As Pelican Stars Set To Unveil New Coach Next Week
The Cross River State Football Association has inaugurated an eight-member Security Committee to enforce stricter matchday safety protocols statewide.
Police Explain How N100M Finds Its Way Into Ex-IGP’s Son’s Account
The Nigerian Police have spoken out on how the sum of N100 million was paid into the account of the son of the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
GenCos Reiterate Outstanding Payments Exceed N6.2trn
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC), Dr Joy Ogaji, in her statement, said that the debts continue to accumulate because GenCos are not fully paid for their output, despite incurring high costs for gas supply, plant maintenance, foreign exchange exposure, and financing obligations.
Wike Commissions 54 Construction Equipment For Edo LGAs, Commends Okpebholo’s Grassroots Economic Vision
Wike praised the governor’s commitment to rural development and economic empowerment at the grassroots. His words,”You have demonstrated that you love the economy of the local government. You have demonstrated that development must go to the rural areas. You have laid the foundation for Mr. President to be re-elected.
Crisis Hits Edo ADC, Owie, Others Shut Out Of Caucus Meeting
It was learnt that Odigie-Oyegun scheduled the meeting for his residence and when the members got to the place, they were shown a list of those invited.
El-Rufai Slams ICPC With ₦1bn Suit Over Alleged ‘Illegal’ Abuja Home Raid
The suit, filed on February 20, 2026, before the Federal High Court in Abuja with case number FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026, names the ICPC as the 1st respondent; the Chief Magistrate of the Magistrate’s Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as the 2nd respondent; the Inspector General of Police as the 3rd respondent; and the Attorney-General of the Federation as the 4th respondent.
Niger Delta Games: Host Edo Dominates Medal Table, Cross River Shows Grit With Nine-Medal Haul
Cross River currently sits seventh on the medals table with one gold, two silver and six bronze medals, totaling nine medals in the competition so far.
Nigeria Records 14M Birth Registrations In Two Years, Says UNICEF, Commends
The Country Representative of UNICEF, Mrs. Wafaa Abdelatef disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu at the State House, Abuja.