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Rotimi Amaechi Joins “Occupy NASS” Protest, Says Nigerians Better Off Under Buhari
Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi made a surprise appearance at the National Assembly in Abuja on Tuesday, joining hundreds of youths in the “Occupy NASS” protest. Addressing the crowd, Amaechi argued that the quality of life for the average Nigerian has plummeted under the current administration compared to the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The protest, which has entered its second day, was sparked by the Senate’s recent amendment to the Electoral Act,…
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Senate Amends Section 60 of Electoral Act, Creating Manual “Loophole”
The Nigerian Senate, presided over by Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday amended Section 60 of the Electoral Act 2026. While the new law mandates the electronic transmission of results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IREV), it includes a controversial provision that allows manual result sheets to take precedence in the event of technical failures. Under the revised clause, presiding officers are legally required to upload results from polling units after voting. However, the amendment clarifies…
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Wike Hails Tinubu’s “Fatherly” Intervention as Path to Final Peace in Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed strong optimism that the long-standing political crisis in Rivers State is nearing a permanent end following a fresh intervention by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after inspecting several infrastructure projects in Abuja, Wike described the President as a unifying figure whose mediation was necessary to resolve the friction between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the State House of…
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Bolaji Ogunmola Blasts Critics Over Daniel Etim-Effiong Romance Rumours
Nollywood actress and producer Bolaji Ogunmola has firmly dismissed online speculation regarding a romantic relationship with her co-star, Daniel Etim-Effiong. The rumours ignited following the February 6 release of her YouTube film, The Bloom After, which features several intimate scenes between the pair. In the movie, Ogunmola plays Inara, a woman rediscovering herself after a divorce, while Etim-Effiong portrays Nachi, a love interest. After a viewer on X suggested their on-screen chemistry was “too much”…
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Tems makes history as first African female artist with 7 entries on Billboard Hot 100
Grammy-winning Nigerian star Temilade Openiyi, famously known as Tems, has set a new record as the first African female artist to secure seven entries on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The historic milestone was reached this week, February 10, 2026, after her track “What You Need” debuted at number 93 on the prestigious chart, bringing her career total to seven appearances. With this feat, Tems has officially caught up with Burna Boy and the South…
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Nigeria not technologically ready for real-time election results — NICO chief, Abiodun Ajiboye
Executive Secretary of the National Institute of Cultural Orientation, Abiodun Ajiboye, has said Nigeria cannot implement electronic voting or real-time transmission of election results due to inadequate infrastructure. Speaking on ARISE NEWS, Ajiboye argued that the country lacks the telecom capacity, stable electricity and cybersecurity strength required for such a system. He cited repeated cyberattacks on INEC servers during the last election and warned that moving fully digital could expose the process to greater vulnerability.…
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Appeal Court Upholds Natasha Akpoti’s Suspension, Voids Contempt Fine
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has affirmed the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Senate acted within its constitutional powers. In a unanimous judgment in the appeal marked CA/ABJ/CV/1107/2025, the court held that the suspension did not violate her parliamentary privileges or constitutional rights. However, the appellate court set aside the contempt proceedings and the N5 million fine imposed on the senator over a satirical apology directed at Senate President…
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IPOB Ends Sit-At-Home In South East
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the “official and permanent” cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home order across the South-East, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. According to IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful, the decision came as a direct instruction from the group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently serving a life sentence at the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Powerful stated that Kanu intends to ensure the restoration of normal life in the region, particularly regarding the…
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Akpabio Defends Removal of “Real-Time” Results Mandate to Avoid Legal “Floodgates”
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stepped forward to defend the National Assembly’s recent decision to strip the “mandatory real-time” requirement for electronic result transmission from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. Speaking at a recent book launch, Akpabio explained that the removal was a deliberate, practical choice aimed at protecting the integrity of the electoral process from technical failures beyond human control. The Senate President argued that making real-time uploads strictly compulsory could lead to…
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Omotola Reveals #EndSARS Death Threats Against Children Sparked Shift in Her Activism
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up about a harrowing ordeal during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, revealing that death threats directed at her children forced her to rethink her approach to advocacy. Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds this Sunday, February 8, 2026, Omotola shared that while she was accustomed to facing personal risks, the intensity of the threats against her family during the anti-police brutality movement was unprecedented. “I am used to death…
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Fubara, Wike meet with Tinubu in Abuja
The long-standing political storm in Rivers State may finally be easing following a significant late-night intervention by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Reports from The Nation indicate that the President held high-stakes discussions with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and other key leaders to broker a truce. While the specific details of the agreement remain under wraps, a notable gesture of peace followed the meeting as Governor Fubara…
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Solomon Dalung Vows to Challenge Tinubu in 2027 Under ADC Banner
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has confidently asserted that President Bola Tinubu will face formidable opposition in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Dalung claimed that the president’s political maneuvers are no longer a mystery to those seeking to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC). He suggested that he might even enter the race himself, expressing readiness to go head-to-head with his former party’s leader to provide…
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