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LAGOS — Nigeria’s embattled power sector faces a terminal liquidity threat as industrial giants increasingly abandon the national grid for self-generation. Between January and September 2025, no fewer than 20 major firms officially exited the centralized network, opting to install 1,045 megawatts (MW) of private “captive” power. This mass migration follows a pattern of chronic…
LAGOS — Australian writer Mark Pollard has sparked an intense digital firestorm after alleging that security operatives subjected him to a relentless “shakedown” during a recent visit to Nigeria. In a video statement that trended across social media platforms on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the author recounted being solicited for cash at least ten times…
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…
SOKOTO — The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has officially directed the Muslim Ummah to search for the Ramadan crescent on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026. This mandate, issued by the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the NSCIA, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, follows the astronomical transition into the 29th day…
UYO — Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking at a high-profile conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the 2023 Labour Party standard-bearer confirmed his departure from his previous political home. Obi cited persistent leadership…
UYO — Governor Umo Eno has categorically dismissed renewed efforts by Cross River State to reclaim 76 offshore oil wells, describing the move as “political propaganda” devoid of legal merit. Speaking at the Victor Attah International Airport on Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Governor asserted that two existing Supreme Court judgments provide an irrevocable seal…
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…
LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has formally commenced an investigation into a harrowing incident involving an official emergency vehicle during the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Late Saturday, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, confirmed that an ambulance struck a female non-athlete near the competition’s finish line. The vehicle was reportedly transporting…
