Day: February 10, 2026

BREAKING: Senate Approves Electronic, Manual Transmission of Election Results

Khadijat Shidali

The Senate on Tuesday revised Section 60 of the Electoral Act, approving a framework that allows the electronic transmission of election results, with a manual option as backup. The decision was taken during an emergency plenary session, where Senate President Godswill Akpabio outlined the procedures governing the new results transmission process. Under the amendment, presiding officers at polling units are required to electronically transmit results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IREV) after Form EC8A has been completed, signed, and stamped. Akpabio explained that polling agents…

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APC Blocking Electronic Results Transmission Over Fear of Losing Elections — Amaechi

Khadijat Shidali

Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately resisting electronic transmission of election results because it fears losing future elections. Amaechi made the allegation while addressing protesters at the National Assembly in Abuja, as pressure mounts over the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the refusal to clearly mandate real-time electronic transmission of results is not about technical challenges but political survival. He warned that allowing one party to…

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Amaechi Storms National Assembly as Protesters Demand ‘Real-Time’ Result Transmission

Khadijat Shidali

Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday dramatically joined protesters at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, intensifying pressure on lawmakers over the controversial amendment of the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amaechi was seen standing shoulder to shoulder with demonstrators, openly aligning himself with calls for the mandatory inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of election results in the proposed Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. A video shared on X by user Imran Muhammed captured the former minister among the protesters, lending his…

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NCC Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Digital Integration, Pledges Stronger West African Partnerships

Khadijat Shidali

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaboration with telecom regulators across West Africa to drive digital growth and regional integration. Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, spoke during a high-level visit by the Liberian Telecommunications Authority (LTA) in Abuja, emphasizing that Nigeria’s telecom sector is dedicated to fostering partnerships that expand the digital economy and improve citizens’ quality of life. Represented by NCC Director of Corporate Planning, Dr. Kelechi Nwankwo, Maida highlighted the importance of platforms like the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) in…

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NCC Overhauls 2000 Telecom Policy to Supercharge Broadband, Shield Critical Infrastructure

Khadijat Shidali

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the first major update of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) in over 25 years, signaling a bold push to transform Nigeria’s digital landscape. The overhaul aims to make internet access more inclusive, affordable, and resilient—critical steps toward Nigeria’s goal of a $1 trillion digital economy. A key focus of the revision is expanding broadband coverage and protecting Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), including fiber networks and telecom towers, from rampant vandalism. In 2024 alone, more than 19,000 cases of vandalism were recorded, highlighting the…

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“The Devil is in the Senate”—Adebayo Calls Out Akpabio, Accuses Him of Electoral Manipulation

Khadijat Shidali

Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has sharply condemned Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act, accusing him of endangering Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Adebayo said the clause requiring prompt transmission of election results is meant to block manipulation and ensure transparency.He warned that delays in sending results create opportunities for “the devil” to interfere after elections. “The devil has started talking to Akpabio now; that’s why we must stop him from the start,” Adebayo said. He stressed…

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“Nigeria’s Economy Strengthening, States Now Get Bigger Payouts” — Tinubu

Khadijat Shidali

President Bola Tinubu says his economic reforms are starting to show results, citing stronger federal revenue distribution, improved macroeconomic stability, and more resources for states and local governments. Speaking at the opening of the two-day National Economic Council (NEC) conference in Abuja, Tinubu said Nigeria still faces unemployment, poverty, infrastructure gaps, and fiscal challenges, but praised Nigerians’ resilience and creativity. “Since this administration began, we have implemented bold reforms to stabilize the economy, restore confidence, and create long-term growth,” he said. “These measures aim to deliver prosperity and opportunities for…

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Rivers Crisis: New Petition Demands Wike’s Removal Over Threats, Corruption Allegations

Khadijat Shidali

A new petition has been sent to President Bola Tinubu calling for the immediate removal of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over his alleged role in escalating the political crisis in Rivers State. The petition, submitted by political scientist Kio Amachree on February 8, 2026, accuses Wike of actions that could worsen tensions and destabilize the state. Amachree demanded a full investigation into the minister’s conduct in public office. Amachree stressed that his concerns are personal and non-partisan. “I do not belong to any political party. I have no political ambition.…

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Electoral Act Amendment: El-Rufai Tears Into Akpabio, Brands Him Tinubu’s ‘Errand Boy’

Khadijat Shidali

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a scathing attack on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calling him President Bola Tinubu’s “errand boy” and blaming him for the turmoil surrounding the proposed amendment to Nigeria’s Electoral Act. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, El-Rufai insisted that the controversy is not the fault of the Senate as a whole, but stems directly from Akpabio’s leadership and personal agenda. He accused the Senate President of pushing the amendment through manipulation to serve powerful political interests, warning that such actions threaten democratic…

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Senate Reconvenes as Electoral Act Amendment Fuels National Anger

Khadijat Shidali

The Senate will reconvene today for an emergency sitting following intense public anger over its decision to remove the clause mandating real-time electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026. The move has sparked protests, threats of mass action, and accusations that lawmakers are deliberately weakening Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 general elections. The extraordinary plenary, called less than a week after the bill was passed, comes amid mounting pressure from civil society groups, opposition figures, labour unions, and youth-led movements demanding a reversal…

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