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Electoral Act Amendment: The Clause That Still Lets INEC Decide When Results Appear

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Nigeria’s Senate passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 but rejected a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory. By retaining INEC’s discretion over how and when results are uploaded, lawmakers have reopened long-standing concerns over transparency, public trust and the true point at which elections are decided, as preparations for 2027 quietly accelerate...

Nigeria Taekwondo Federation Announces 2026 Calendar and Grassroots Initiatives

Noble Onyeagoro
The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) has unveiled its 2026 calendar of activities, focusing on grassroots development and talent discovery, including major events like the Swim to the Future and Swim for Life competitions....

What Emefiele Told Buhari: Memo Reveals Naira Redesign Approval Trail

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A memo submitted by former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele to then President Muhammadu Buhari has surfaced, outlining the approval process behind Nigeria’s controversial naira redesign. The document, now cited in court proceedings, traces institutional consent at the highest level and intensifies scrutiny of responsibility, due process, and the legal weight of executive approval in one of Nigeria’s most disruptive monetary decisions....

Senate Confirms Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice

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The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court, following the consideration of a report by its Judiciary Committee. The confirmation, requested by President Bola Tinubu, reinforces the ongoing reconstitution of the apex court as Nigeria navigates rising judicial workload and heightened constitutional scrutiny....

Super Falcons to Begin Training Camp for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)

Noble Onyeagoro
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will open their training camp on February 20, 2026, in preparation for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the team set to compete in the WAFU B invitational tournament....

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