INEC has fixed February 20, 2027 for the presidential election and released the full timetable for party primaries, campaigns and key electoral deadlines.
President Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as Chairman of NAHCON, subject to Senate confirmation, following the resignation of the former commission head.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to make security and citizens’ welfare its top priorities in 2026, calling for people-centred governance amid worsening hardship and insecurity nationwide.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has withdrawn all pending defamation suits against individuals, saying a New Year Mass message on forgiveness and reconciliation influenced his decision.
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The Federal Government and Enugu State Government are working to launch direct cargo flights between Enugu and Guangzhou, China, by December 2026, a move expected to boost trade and position Enugu as a major logistics hub in Southeast Nigeria.
The Yobe State Government has adopted a comprehensive flood preparedness plan targeting more than 126,000 vulnerable households as part of efforts to strengthen disaster response and climate resilience across high-risk communities.
The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting durable solutions for displaced persons in Nigeria, focusing on long-term recovery, social inclusion, livelihoods, and sustainable development.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Presidential Task Force on Ebola preparedness, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining Nigeria’s zero-case status and strengthening epidemic response mechanisms nationwide.