The core dispute is the Senate’s removal/rejection of the “real-time” requirement for electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act amendment process.
The NLC says this weakens transparency and public confidence and has floated mass action (including protests and possible election boycott threats) if the change stands.
Senate leadership (reported via Senate President Godswill Akpabio) has argued this was driven by practical network/coverage concerns, insisting e-transmission itself wasn’t rejected—only the “real-time” wording. Sources: Daily Trust, Punch, Information Nigeria
2) Senate emergency plenary (what it is, why it matters)
The Senate fixed an emergency plenary for Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 amid the backlash.
The session is widely expected to address the Electoral Act amendment controversy and clarify what the Senate actually passed regarding e-transission vs “real-time” language. Sources: Channels Television, TheCable
3) US AFRICOM commander visit to Tinubu
Gen. Dagvin Anderson (AFRICOM) visited President Bola Tinubu in Abuja with a delegation, alongside Nigerian security leadership.
Reported focus: security cooperation and counterterrorism, in the context of ongoing collaboration and recent moves to deepen security support. Sources: Vanguard, TheCable, Punch
4) Anambra petrol tanker explosion
Location: Onitsha–Owerri Road, Ihiala area (Anambra).
Reported casualties: 2 dead (driver + conductor) and 1 injured (a motorcycle rider).
Reported cause: tanker reportedly speeding, losing control, crashing, spilling fuel, then igniting/exploding; responders contained the fire. Sources: Punch, Daily Post
5) Kano lone accident (FRSC)
Location: Hadejia Road, Kwanar Danja, Kano.
Reported toll: 7 dead, 70 injured, 28 unhurt.
FRSC attributed it to speeding/loss of control and again highlighted the danger of mixing passengers with goods in trailers. Source: Punch
6) NDLEA arrest (Kano airport)
NDLEA arrested a 62-year-old businessman at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport attempting to travel to China.
Allegation: he ingested 95 wraps of cocaine (reported ~1.589 kg).
NDLEA reporting also referenced other seizures/operations as part of broader enforcement activity. Sources: Daily Post, SilverbirdTV
