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By Mohammed Bello Doka  5 May, 2026. Stop. Do not scroll past this headline. Breathe in what is written—because what stares back at you is the single greatest threat to the survival of our fragile democracy since the handover in 1999. The numbers are not opinion. They are not ethnic sentiment. They are not propaganda. The numbers are 18 and 10. Between 1999 and 2027, Southern Nigeria will have occupied the presidency for eighteen years. The North will have held it for only ten. The gap is eight years—an entire Olympic cycle of political imbalance. Yet the political establishment, with a straight face, insists it is the South's "turn" again in 2027. For the North to lose eight years of leadership and be told to wait another four is not political rotation—it is a permanent coronation. This op-ed is not a diatribe. It is a plea for arithmetic. For justice. For the soul of a pact that has held Nigeria together for a quarter-century. Let us begin at the beginning. ...

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.43 trillion among the federal, state, and local governments as revenue for September 2026. In a statement on Thursday, Francis Kusa, chief information officer and head of information and public relations at the ministry of finance, said the allocation was made at FAAC’s October meeting, chaired by Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, accountant-general of the federation. According to the statement, the amount was drawn from a gross revenue of N3.91 trillion. From the stated amount, the federal government was said to have received N832.24 billion, while the states got N799.87 billion.

The Nigerian Army has organised a five-day Leadership Awareness and Development Course for senior non-commissioned officers of the 8 Division and Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, to strengthen their leadership capacity, operational efficiency and professionalism. A statement by the the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba indicates that the course aligns with the Chief of Army Staff's Command philosophy of building a professionalism It adds that the training is to improve discipline, enhance inter-agency cooperation and equip participants with the skills needed to respond effectively to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Representing the General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, and Commander, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Koughna, the Chief of Staff, Headquarters 8 Division, Brigadier General Ibrahim Gambari, commended the participants and the Nigerian Army Resource Centre for facilitat...

The Oyo State Government has intensified efforts to restore normal academic activities and strengthen education delivery in communities affected by the recent security incident in Oriire Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, stated this during a working visit to rescued learners, teachers and members of the host communities at Ahoro Dada, Oriire Local Government Area, on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The Commissioner, who led a team of senior officials from the Ministry to the affected communities, engaged students, teachers, parents, traditional rulers, security personnel and other stakeholders on measures to ensure the safe and effective return of learners to school. During a stopover at Iseyin District Grammar School, the Commissioner assessed teaching and learning activities following the resumption of the first-term academic session. He expressed concern about the level of preparedness observed and charged...

INEC, ECONEC Target Credible Elections Through New AI Guidelines #NigeriaDecides2027  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) have adopted guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in electoral processes, in a move aimed at strengthening electoral integrity and preparing West African democracies for the growing influence of emerging technologies. The guidelines were validated during a two-day meeting in Nigeria by electoral officials and information technology experts from across the West African sub-region, following the establishment of a working group at the ECONEC symposium held in Dakar, Senegal, in November 2025. Speaking during the visit of the ECONEC delegation to INEC, the organisation’s Permanent Secretary and Head of the ECOWAS Electoral Assistance Division, Mr. Serigne Ka, said the guidelines were developed in response to the increasing role of AI in electoral administration an...

BREAKING: NCC Launches Device Checker Service With *315# To Tackle Fake Phones The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new Device Checker service that allows Nigerians to verify the authenticity of communication devices before purchase. The service, which is aimed at curbing the circulation of counterfeit and non-compliant phones on Nigerian mobile networks, can be accessed by dialling *315# and following the prompts. According to the Commission, consumers are advised to verify all devices before making payment, especially when purchasing second-hand phones. The NCC added that Nigerians can also verify devices through its official portal at http://www.ncc.gov.ng/devicechecker. The Commission said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure only type-approved devices operate on Nigerian networks.