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The Federal Government has instituted criminal charges against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over allegations of unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The charge, marked C2/99/2026 and dated February 16, 2026, lists the Federal Republic of Nigeria as complainant and El-Rufai as defendant, according to court…
ABUJA — Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday morning, fulfilling a voluntary pledge to confront allegations of massive financial impropriety. The arrival of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, who appeared at the Jabi complex by 10:00 a.m., triggered immediate chaos…
ABUJA — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a state of emergency over the nation’s electricity sector, threatening a total industrial showdown following the recurring collapse of the national grid. Speaking at a conference in Abuja on Sunday, February 15, 2026, NLC President Joe Ajaero characterized the decade-long privatization of the defunct PHCN as…
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…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to the prompt implementation of the revitalised peace agreement in South Sudan, while calling for the immediate and unconditional release of the country’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, and other detained opposition leaders. The commitment was conveyed in a statement issued on Monday by Stanley Nkwocha,…
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…
The United Kingdom has been identified as the largest source of capital importation into Nigeria during the third quarter of 2025, contributing nearly half of all foreign capital inflows recorded in the period, according to official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. Figures published by the NBS on its X handle on…
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…
