The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
ABUJA — Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has spent his second consecutive night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as investigators intensify a high-stakes probe into his eight-year tenure. El-Rufai, who voluntarily arrived at the commission’s Jabi headquarters on Monday, February 16, 2026, faces a grueling interrogation over…
SOKOTO — In a historic convergence not witnessed in several decades, Nigeria’s two dominant faiths have entered a synchronized season of penitence and prayer. The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, officially confirmed the sighting of the Ramadan crescent on Tuesday evening. Consequently, the…
ABUJA — The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday officially passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, marking a decisive yet contentious milestone in the lead-up to the next general elections. The passage followed a turbulent session characterized by sharp partisan divisions over the technicalities of result transmission. At the heart of the friction…
BAUCHI — In a move that has sent shockwaves across the North-East, the Bauchi State Police Command has rescued a 32-year-old man, Muhammad Lawan, who was allegedly held captive by his father for 17 years. The victim, popularly known as “Babangida,” was discovered on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Shadawanka Village, leg-chained to a heavy…
LOKOJA — In a decisive and coordinated kinetic offensive, a multi-agency security task force has successfully obliterated three major bandit enclaves in the hinterlands of Kogi State. The operation, which occurred over the weekend of February 15, 2026, targeted camps reportedly commanded by the notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Babangida. State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara…
ABUJA — Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has delivered a scathing indictment of the Federal Government’s plan to disconnect the Presidential Villa from the national electricity grid. Speaking via his X platform on Monday, February 16, 2026, the Labour Party chieftain described the move as “gross neglect” and a symbolic surrender of leadership. This criticism…
The National Assembly has cut short its recess to hold an emergency plenary on February 17, 2026, amid moves to shift the 2027 presidential election date from February 20 to February 13, 2027. In a notice issued by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, lawmakers were directed to resume at 11am for what…
AKURE — In a surgical strike aimed at dismantling rising insecurity in the Sunshine State, troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade have neutralized two terrorists during a fierce firefight. The tactical operation occurred on February 14, 2026, along the notorious Akunu–Auga axis in Akoko North-East Local Government Area. Acting on credible intelligence regarding suspicious movements,…
MAIDUGURI — The first wave of United States military personnel arrived in Nigeria on Thursday night, landing in the Borno State capital to initiate a pivotal counterterrorism partnership. This deployment marks the beginning of a specialized mission featuring roughly 200 American intelligence analysts, trainers, and strategic advisers. Officials confirmed that the contingent will assist…
KADUNA — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent public health alert following the discovery of tampered SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula in Kaduna State. Agency officials identified a specific 900g batch where unscrupulous merchants allegedly altered expiry dates to resell expired stock. This criminal revalidation…
