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Politics

February 27, 2026

Justices Wanted: Shortage of judges hits Anambra as number drops from 40 to 29

According to Mr Mbanaso, Anambra’s judiciary ranks second only to Lagos in the volume of pending high court cases, yet Lagos has about 50 judges compared to Anambra’s 29.

nambra judges, Solduo nambra judges, Solduo
February 27, 2026

NBC moves to demarcate Edo-Kogi inter-state boundary

The National Boundary Commission has taken steps to physically demarcate the Edo-Kogi inter-state boundary.

Ododo with Okpebholo
February 27, 2026

Otti flags off maiden general hospital project in Abia community

Gov Alex Otti has flagged off the construction of a maiden general hospital in Ohanku-Ndoki, Ukwa East LGA, to improve access to secondary healthcare in the area.

Abia state governor, Alex Otti
February 27, 2026

Doherty hails Disu’s appointment as strategic for modern policing

“President Tinubu must have considered Disu a fitting successor to Kayode Egbetokun in actualising the desire for a refined, people-centred police service,” said Mr Doherty.

Tinubu swearing in Disu as IGP
February 26, 2026

Ooni congratulates acting IG Tunji Disu

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday congratulated the newly appointed acting inspector general of police, Tunji Disu.

IG of Police and Ooni
February 26, 2026

Kaduna assembly concludes budget defence for LGAs

The Kaduna assembly has concluded the 2026 budget defence exercise for local government areas, following a bill seeking approval of N150.12 billion for the LG councils.

Kaduna Assembly
February 26, 2026

Catholic Church says Tinubu postponing ‘evil days’ with food importation, demands mandatory e-transmission of election results

The Catholic bishops demanded mandatory real-time transmission of results from polling units to collation centres via BVAS and IReV to restore voter confidence.

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria
February 26, 2026

Governor Fubara appoints Wokoma as SSG, Ewule as chief of staff

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the appointment of Dagogo Wokoma as secretary to the state government and Sunny Ewule as his chief of staff.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara
February 26, 2026

Tunji Disu, I were Tinubu’s mentees when he was Lagos governor: Ex-IGP Egbetokun

“I learned many things from him, from Mr President, but there is something I remember he said when he was governor in Lagos,” said Mr Egbetokun.

Kayode Egbetokun, Bola Tinubu and Tunji Disu
February 26, 2026

Tinubu asks senators to amend constitution for state police

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday urged the Senate leadership to amend the constitution to provide for state police

Tinubu with senators