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February 11, 2026

Tinubu unlikely to sign amended electoral act with electronic transmission of poll results alone: Sunday Dare

Mr Dare said, “I can assure you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a renowned democrat, will do what is right, but it will not be in isolation of the realities of our country.”

Tinubu/Electoral act protesters
February 11, 2026
Jumoke Oduwole
February 11, 2026

CSOs raise concerns over Senate’s revised clause on e-transmission of poll results 

They urged the National Assembly’s Conference Committee to adopt the House of Representatives’ provision on mandatory electronic transmission.

Protesters over electoral act
February 11, 2026

79% civil servants participated in digital literacy training: NITDA

Mr Inuwa said digital competence enhances professional relevance and contributes to national capacity development beyond the public service.

Civil servants
February 11, 2026

Electoral Act: Group cautions protesters against overheating the polity

He said it was important to clarify that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of results.

Protesters at the National Assembly over Electoral Act
February 11, 2026

Defence ministry to audit, upskill retirees for post-service placement: Minister

The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, reaffirmed commitment to strengthening veterans’ welfare.

Bello Matawalle
February 11, 2026

138 million children worldwide trapped in child labour, says ILO

Mr Houngbo noted that 61 per cent of child labour occurred in agriculture

Child Labour
February 11, 2026

NAPTIP rescues 23 IT-skilled Nigerian youths lured with job offers to Thailand

Ms Adamu-Bello stated, “The trafficker goes after boys and girls who have one skill or the other, but preferably computer and IT skills, and who do not drink alcohol or smoke.”

IT person
February 11, 2026

Port Harcourt-bound Arik aircraft forced to land in Benin amid safety concerns

Arik Air has confirmed its aircraft from Lagos to Port Harcourt, was diverted to Benin Airport as a precautionary measure after an unusual sound from its left engine.

Arik Air
February 11, 2026

Driver sentenced to prison for driving against traffic on Lagos-Ibadan expressway: FRSC

FRSC has secured a two-month jail term, without the option of a fine, for a traffic offender arrested for driving against traffic on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Credit: Nigerian Guardian)