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El-Rufai Held Overnight Again as EFCC Deepens Fraud Probe

The former Governor of Kaduna State, Mr. Nasir El-Rufai, will spend a second night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at its headquarters in Abuja. Mr. El-Rufai presented himself for questioning on Monday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja over allegations of corruption. He was subsequently held in custody by […]

Senate Passes Electoral Act Bill, Retains Manual Backup for Result Transmission

The Senate has rescinded its earlier decision and re-passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, retaining the proviso in Clause 60(3) that permits the manual transmission of election results where electronic transmission fails. The proviso allows presiding officers to transmit results electronically but provides that, in the event of system failure, Form EC8A may be used […]

UK to Issue Digital Visit Visas to Nigerians from February 25, 2026

The United Kingdom has announced that all new UK visit visas for Nigerian travellers will be issued digitally from 25 February 2026, marking a significant step in modernising its visa process. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the British High Commission in Abuja. According to the statement, from the effective date, […]

DHQ Confirms Arrival of 100 US Military Trainers in Bauchi

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of 100 United States military personnel and equipment in Nigeria, stating that they landed at Bauchi airfield. In a statement issued on Monday, the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, said the deployment followed a recent security agreement between Nigeria and the United States. Uba explained […]

Outrage in Pretoria as Trio Face Murder Charges Over Death of Young Nigerian Driver

Three South Africans have been arraigned for allegedly killing a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, in Pretoria West. The suspects — Dikeledi Tears Mphela, 24; Goitsione Machidi, 25; and McClaren Mushwana, 30 — appeared before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Monday. In a statement issued the same day, the South African National Prosecuting Authority […]

Together, We Will Win’: Tinubu Rallies Nation Against Bandits and Insurgents

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s determination to defeat banditry and terrorism, which have ravaged several parts of the country. The President gave the assurance on Monday in Yola while commissioning projects undertaken by Adamawa State Governor, Mr. Umaru Fintiri. He commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their efforts and pledged continued support […]

US Sanctions 18 Nigerians, Entities Over Terrorism, Cybercrime and Drug Trafficking Allegations

The United States government has imposed wide-ranging sanctions on 18 Nigerians and associated entities over alleged involvement in terrorism, cybercrime, and narcotics offences. The measures come as Washington simultaneously deepens military cooperation with Nigeria to counter violent extremist threats. Under programmes administered by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the individuals and organisations […]

El-Rufai Faces Prosecution After Admitting to Listening to NSA’s Tapped Calls

The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged interception of communications belonging to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. Last week, Mallam El-Rufai claimed in an interview that he and other unnamed individuals listened to conversations from Mallam Ribadu’s phone after it […]

Wike Vows to Support Only Pro-Tinubu Candidates in FCT Council Poll

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will support only candidates who align with President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming FCT Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. Wike made the remarks in Abuja on Saturday during the 60th birthday celebration of Sen. Sandy Onor, describing his stance […]

Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Fresh Fire at Kano’s Singer Market

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the fire outbreak that destroyed shops and goods at Singer Market in Kano State. He commiserated with traders and residents of the state over the devastating incident, describing it as tragic. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on […]

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