Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai Detained by DSS After EFCC Bail and ICPC Custody Transfer in Multi-Agency Probe
Lagos, February 19, 2026 – Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has been taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after his release on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday evening, amid ongoing investigations by multiple anti-corruption and security agencies. El-Rufai honoured an invitation from…
Ogun Police Swiftly Respond to TikTok Alert, Rush Fragile Victim to Hospital and Proper Jurisdiction for Justice
Lagos, February 19, 2026 – The Ogun State Police Command has demonstrated prompt action following information received via its TikTok account from user Mirabel concerning a reported incident.Upon receiving the information, the Command immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ibafo Division, to reach out to the victim. The victim reported at the Ibafo Police…
Vulnerable Elderly Passengers Face Distress on Flights When Traveling Alone – A Stark Reminder to Prioritize Accompaniment and Caution
The recent viral account shared on social media highlights a distressing incident involving a sick, elderly woman traveling alone on a flight. According to the description, the passenger, who was unwell and fatigued, urinated on herself mid-flight. Overwhelmed, afraid, and unsure how to proceed, she remained seated until the strong odor prompted the passenger next…
Peter Obi Joins ADC Leaders in Gwarinpa Campaign Push Ahead of Crucial February 21 FCT Area Council Elections
Abuja, February 18, 2026 – Prominent African Democratic Congress (ADC) leader and former Labour Party presidential candidate, His Excellency Peter Obi, was in Gwarinpa this morning alongside other party leaders to intensify grassroots mobilization for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.In a statement following the engagement,…
Tinubu Assents to Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026: Emphasizes Process Over Politics for Credible Elections
Abuja, February 18, 2026 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026—commonly referred to as the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026—into law during a brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.The signing, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon, took place in the presence of key National Assembly leaders,…
Gaza Violence Persists as Israeli Strikes Kill at Least Two; Rafah Crossing Severely Restricts Medical Evacuations for Thousands in Need
February 18, 2026 – Amid a fragile ceasefire that has failed to halt hostilities in the Gaza Strip, Israeli military strikes killed at least two Palestinians in separate incidents on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, while severe restrictions at the partially reopened Rafah border crossing continue to block thousands from accessing urgent medical care abroad. According…
PDP Blasts National Assembly Over Electoral Act Amendment: Labels Hybrid Transmission Provision ‘Treacherous Betrayal’ of Nigerians
Lagos, February 18, 2026 – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the National Assembly’s passage of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Amendment Bill, 2026, describing the retention of a manual backup option alongside electronic transmission of election results as a “treacherous betrayal” of the Nigerian electorate and a deliberate move to…
US-Iran Nuclear Talks in Geneva End Without Breakthrough but Agree on “Guiding Principles” Amid Escalating Tensions and Military Buildup
Lagos, February 18, 2026 – Indirect nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded inconclusively in Geneva on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with both sides acknowledging some progress through an agreement on key “guiding principles” to frame future discussions. However, significant gaps remain, raising concerns over potential escalation in the region. The talks, mediated…
The National Assembly Passes Electoral Act Amendment: Electronic Transmission Approved with Manual Backup Amid Heated Debates and Protests
Lagos, February 18, 2026 – In a significant development for Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Assembly has passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Amendment Bill, 2026. The legislation approves the electronic transmission of election results from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing…
BREAKING: EFCC Extends Nasir El-Rufai’s Detention to Second Night Over ₦432 Billion Probe – Lawyer Pushes for Bail Amid Persecution Claims
Abuja, February 18, 2026 – Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has spent a second consecutive night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja, as intense questioning continues over allegations of financial misconduct amounting to approximately ₦432 billion during his administration from 2015 to 2023. El-Rufai honoured…
