The silent press and the silent siege by Segun Adediran - Commentary@ITREALMS

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Within the next several years, the invisible architecture of Nigeria’s democracy faces a quiet but existential threat. For decades, the local press served as the bedrock of our national identity, but today, that foundation is being hollowed out by unregulated global digital gatekeepers.

Led by Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru, the President of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, the Press is opening up. On the platform of the Nigerian Press Organisation, NPO, which represents the collective weight of the NPAN, the Nigeria Guild of Editors, Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, Nigerian Union of Journalists and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, it broke the “ungolden” silence.

Beyond Sophistry: The Politics Around the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment by Uche Ugboajah - Commentary@ITREALMS

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A few days ago, the Senate passed what it called the 2026 Electoral Bill. The House of Representatives had earlier passed its version of the same bill, and all that will happen next is the harmonisation of the two bills for onward transmission to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assent. 

What is interesting is that since the bill was passed, the Senate has been running from pillar to post, deploying wordplay—not facts—in trying to explain to highly enraged Nigerian citizens why the mandatory transmission of results from polling units in real-time, the most important item on the electoral reform agenda demanded by the public they claim to represent, was guillotined.

FG disclaims unapproved history textbook allegedly excluding Igbo history - ITREALMS

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The Federal Ministry of Education has officially distanced itself from a controversial History textbook titled "Living History," which has been accused of excluding the history and culture of the Igbo people, reports ITREALMS.

The Ministry, in a statement by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, declared that the book is not an approved instructional material and has never been recommended for use in any Nigerian school. 

INEC registers DLA, NDC, warns parties over ‘Suicidal’ leadership crises - ITREALMS

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially expanded Nigeria’s political landscape to 21 parties following the registration of two new entities, the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), reports ITREALMS.

During the year’s first consultative meeting with party leaders in Abuja, INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed that while the DLA met all statutory requirements, the NDC was registered in compliance with a Federal High Court judgment from Lokoja.

Imo@50: Shettima, governors, royal fathers storm Owerri for golden jubilee grand finale - ITREALMS

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The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, alongside several state governors and a distinguished assembly of royal fathers, is set to converge on Owerri this Saturday, February 7, 2026, as Imo State celebrates the historic milestone of its golden jubilee, reports ITREALMS. 

The state capital is already enveloped in a festive atmosphere, adorned with commemorative decorations as the people prepare for the grand finale of a week-long celebration marking 50 years since the state’s creation in 1976. 

Justice for Nwamaka: Slain Abuja lawyer set for final farewell in Anambra by Remmy Nweke - WeekendDigits@ITREALMS

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The Nigerian legal community and the ancient town of Umuoji are preparing for a somber homecoming that carries the weight of a national tragedy. 

On February 5 and 6, 2026, Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo will be laid to rest, but for her family, colleagues, and the wider public, this funeral is far more than a final goodbye. 

It serves as a profound demand for justice in a landscape increasingly shadowed by the insecurity plaguing the Federal Capital Territory.

NCC, NDPC forge strategic alliance to fortify data privacy in Nigeria’s telecom sector - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have formalized a partnership to strengthen data privacy enforcement across the nation’s telecommunications industry, reports ITREALMS.

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes a structured framework for both organizations to synchronize their regulatory efforts, ensuring that Nigeria’s digital ecosystem remains secure and trustworthy as it transitions deeper into the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

U.S. formally withdraws from Open Government Partnership, signals shift on transparency - ITREALMS

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The United States (US) government has officially withdrawn from the Open Government Partnership (OGP), marking a significant departure from the global transparency initiative first launched as a signature project of the Obama administration, reports ITREALMS.

The exit was solidified through a formal Letter of Withdrawal dated January 15, 2026. Signed by the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), Edward Forst, and addressed directly to OGP leadership, the letter effectuated a directive rooted in the White House Memorandum 2026-00976. 

Dangote Refinery slams 'False' import claims, reaffirms commitment to Euro-standard fuel - ITREALMS

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The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) has categorically denied viral reports alleging that the facility imports finished petroleum products, reports ITREALMS.

Describing the claims as incorrect and rooted in a misunderstanding of global refinery operations, the company clarified that it remains committed to ending Nigeria’s reliance on substandard fuel imports.

Onne Customs hits 15.4% revenue growth, tackles documentation gaps @stakeholder engagement - ITREALMS

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The Port Harcourt Area II Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has moved to streamline operations at Onne Port following revelations from its recent Time Release Study (TRS), reports ITREALMS.

During a high-level stakeholder engagement held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu Mohammed Alkali, challenged port users on strict compliance with cargo documentation to eliminate avoidable delays in the supply chain.