Peter Obi and Sanwo-Olu Extend Greetings as Lent and Ramadan Begin
Nigerian leaders have extended warm wishes to citizens as the Christian season of Lent and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begin simultaneously on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. In a statement, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi described this convergence as “a rare spiritual alignment to cherish and revere.” Highlighting that both seasons start […]
Kogi Polytechnic Rector Urges Staff to Support Institutional Reforms
The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Salihu Sanusi Avidime, has called on staff to actively support ongoing reforms designed to reposition the institution for enhanced performance and academic excellence. The appeal was made during the rector’s familiarisation visit to the Utakpe campus on Tuesday, part of his engagement with staff and stakeholders following his assumption […]
Nigerian Army in Ohafia Urges Media to Report Soldier Misconduct in Abia
The Commander of the Nigerian Army 14 Brigade, Ohafia, Abia State, Brigadier General Ahmad Mansur Dikko, has called on journalists to promptly report any misconduct involving soldiers within the state. Speaking during an interactive session with media professionals at the 14 Brigade Headquarters in Ohafia, Dikko stressed the need for accountability and transparency in military […]
Kano Police Promote 695 ASPs, CP Bakori Urges Integrity and Professionalism
The Kano State Police Command has decorated 695 newly promoted officers with the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), reinforcing efforts to strengthen leadership and operational efficiency within the Force. The officers, who were elevated from the rank of Inspector, were formally decorated during a ceremony held on Tuesday across various formations and departments. […]
TCN Announces Zungeru Substation Maintenance, Power Disruption in Four Niger Areas
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a scheduled maintenance exercise at its Zungeru Transmission Substation in Niger State, with temporary power disruption expected in parts of the state on February 18 and 19, 2026. According to a statement issued by the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the maintenance will run from 11:00 […]
2027 Elections: Lawmakers Protest as NASS Approves E-Transmission, Manual Backup
Nigeria’s National Assembly (NASS) has approved electronic transmission of election results for the 2027 general elections but retained manual collation as a backup, triggering protests, heated debates, and a walkout by opposition lawmakers. Both chambers passed amendments allowing presiding officers to upload polling unit results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV). […]
Ramadan 1447 and Lent 2026 Begin Globally as Muslims, Christians Mark Season of Fasting
Millions of Muslims and Christians across the globe are today beginning the sacred observances of Ramadan 1447 and Lent 2026, marking a season of fasting, prayer, repentance and spiritual renewal. Saudi Arabia Confirms Ramadan 1447 Crescent Saudi Arabia officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, signalling the start of Ramadan on Wednesday, February 18, […]
Ondo APC Chairman Assaulted as Party Meeting Erupts in Chaos
A pre-congress stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State descended into violence on Tuesday after suspected thugs stormed the party’s state secretariat in Akure, leaving several party leaders injured. The attack occurred less than 24 hours before the APC’s nationwide ward congress scheduled across 203 wards in Ondo State, heightening political […]
N432bn Probe: El-Rufai Detained by EFCC, Lawyer Pushes for Bail
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has spent a second night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N432bn corruption probe, as his legal team intensifies efforts to secure his bail. El-Rufai arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday at about 10 a.m. for questioning in […]
Nigeria’s N10tn Capital Funding Shortfall Deepens 2025 Budget Crisis
Nigeria’s 2025 fiscal year is under mounting pressure as ministers overseeing key infrastructure and service-delivery agencies grapple with a severe capital funding squeeze. Official data from the Budget Office of the Federation shows that Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) received less than N1tn for capital projects between January and July 2025 — despite a pro-rata […]