Nigerian News Leader
First with details then facts 
* Promises To Deliver Dividends of Democracy To The Electorates of Lagos Island Constituency ll
By Yetunde Beecroft (Lagos Island Correspondent)
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, publisher of August24news.com Online platform, Mr Teslim Adeyemi Ajagbe, has announced his intention to contest for the Lagos Island Constituency II House of Assembly Seat in lagos.
By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)
The Middle Belt Indigenous Christian Ministers Forum (MBICMF) have raised alarm over continued killing of their members, urging the government at all levels to act decisively now as their silence must not be mistaken for weakness.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has showcased its impact-focused reform communication model at the 17th Session of the Capacity Building Committee of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) held at its Headquarters in Brussels from 25 to 27 February 2026.
By Janet Bassey (Governance Reporter)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a new five-year term. The reappointment took effect from Friday, February 27.
* Reschedules Osun State Governorship Poll
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved and issued a Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) has indicated interest in supporting the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to consolidate its gains on youth mentorship, Corps empowerment and national integration.
By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)
The Executive Chairman, Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board, Alhaji Umar Nagwari Tambuwal has submitted that adequate care for children, especially at the early childhood stages leads to emotional and psychological stability which is very critical to having responsible youths and adults in the later years.
By Ismaila Bello (Kano State Correspondent)
Justice Maryam Sabo of the Kano State High Court sitting in Kano has convicted and sentenced Ebonine Rita Uzoamaka to seven years imprisonment for obtaining the sum of N5,600,000.00k( Five Million, Six Hundred Thousand Naira) by false pretence.
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Ladies and Gentlemen
I welcome you all to this important meeting, coming on the heels of the just-concluded Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the bye-elections in Kano Municipal and Ungogo State Constituencies of Kano State and in Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies of Rivers State. Let me begin by appreciating the Commission, particularly our colleagues in the FCT, Kano and River States, for the successful conduct of the election held on Saturday, 21st February 2026. The election was generally peaceful. Results were announced promptly, with the exception of Kuje Area Council, where the difficult terrain in Kabi Ward understandably delayed final collation until Sunday afternoon. As of 2:00 pm on Sunday, over 93% of polling unit results had been uploaded to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) Portal, underscoring our commitment to transparency once again.
* Vows Stricter Oversight Ahead of 2027
By Joseph Iyalla (Politics Reporter)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, held a high-level meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at its Headquarters in Abuja to review the recently concluded elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers States.
By Our Reporter
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun from office, according to a report by Sahara Reporters.
By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)
Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Niger state chapter has declared support for the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in rejecting the controversial Hisbah bill being proposed by the Niger State House of Assembly (NSHA).
