The House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions has urged federal teaching hospitals, medical centres, and university hospitals to place greater emphasis on medical research, rather than reacting only during health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Patrick Umoh, Chairman of the committee, made the call during the 2026 budget defence session for federal…

  The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has called for urgent reinforcement of the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to consolidate the gains achieved by the military in the fight against insurgency and banditry. General Oluyede made the call during a 2025 budget appraisal and…

In a major development aimed at modernising Nigeria’s electoral process, the Senate has approved the electronic transmission of polling unit results, while retaining the traditional Form EC8A as a backup measure. The approval follows a motion moved by the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Mohammed Monguno, who urged lawmakers to reconsider their earlier decision…

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reiterated the Nigerian Air Force’s determination to sustain and intensify air operations against insurgent and terrorist elements across the country. Aneke made this known on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, during a strategic meeting with Air Component Commanders (ACCs), which he described as…

In a significant move towards strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process, the Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) only after completion of all statutory procedures at the polling unit. Under this new provision:Presiding Officers must ensure results are duly signed by themselves, party agents, and security officials…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has recorded major operational successes across the country, neutralising scores of terrorists, arresting several suspects and rescuing kidnapped victims during coordinated military operations carried out between 31 January and 8 February 2026. In a weekly operational update signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the…

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence cooperation as part of efforts to address evolving security challenges facing the country and the wider region. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher OO Oluyede, made this known on Thursday, 6 February 2026, while receiving the United Kingdom High Commissioner to…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expressed strong concern over what it described as deliberate attempts by the leadership of the 10th Senate to frustrate key reforms in the ongoing amendment of Nigeria’s Electoral Act. In a press statement issued by the party’s National Secretariat on Thursday, the SDP said Nigerians have clearly demanded a…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has condemned the recent terrorist attack on Woro and neighbouring communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as a cowardly act that led to the tragic loss of innocent lives. In a statement signed by the Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the DHQ expressed shock…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed speculations suggesting the presence or deployment of United States troops in Nigeria, describing such reports as misleading. In a statement issued by the Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) said Nigeria maintains a long-standing and structured security partnership with the United States,…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to renew their commitment to unity, inclusive education and shared national responsibility as the country marks 60 years of the Unity Schools initiative. Jonathan made the call at the 60th anniversary celebration of Unity Schools, describing the institutions as one of Nigeria’s most strategic nation-building projects, established not…

The Senate has initiated moves to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution to enable an upward review of the current revenue allocation formula in favour of the Federal Government. This followed the introduction of a bill titled Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2026, which scaled first reading at plenary.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with African nations, international partners and the private sector to ensure the delivery of secure, affordable and cleaner energy. The President stated this in Abuja at the opening of the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit. He was represented at the event by Vice President Kashim…

The Renewed Hope Grassroot Movement (RHGM) has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assenting to the Electricity Bill, describing it as a landmark reform in Nigeria’s power sector. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by the National Coordinator of the movement, Ambassador Isaac Chigozie Udeh, RHGM said the new law marks a significant…

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has reinforced the Service’s commitment to logistics readiness, personnel welfare and strategic partnerships as he commenced a three-day operational visit to the Logistics Command in Lagos. The visit, which began on February 2, 2026, was aimed at assessing the readiness of personnel, equipment and…