ADC slams ‘monitoring’ of FCT polls by Wike
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of interfering in the ongoing Area Council elections in Abuja. The party describes his…
FCT council polls: APC wins multiple seats, PDP trails
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won chairmanship seats in Kwali, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and Bwari in the 2026 FCT Area Council elections while the Peoples Democratic Party…
UNIABUJA expels 28 students over cultism, other offenses
The University of Abuja has expelled 28 students after its Senate approved recommendations from the Student Disciplinary Committee over a range of misconduct cases. The decision, announced on Sunday by…
Dangote appoints daughters into key positions
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has appointed his daughters into key executive roles within the Dangote Group as part of a broader succession and expansion strategy. According to THISDAY, Halima…
APC wins 5 out of 6 Area councils in FCT
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured five of the six chairmanship seats in the 2026 FCT Area Council elections, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with one victory. Recall…
Lawmakers stage walk out over electoral act amendment bill
Some members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday staged a walkout in protest against moves surrounding the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025. They accused other lawmakers of pushing partisan…
Sultan declares start of Ramadan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447AH following the sighting of the crescent moon. The announcement was…
ASUU resumes strike in Nigerian Varsity
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University branch, has resumed its previously suspended indefinite strike. The union blamed the Taraba State Government for failing to implement an…
Dangote predicts new Naira exchange rate
Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has projected that the naira could appreciate to N1,100 per dollar before the end of 2026. Dangote made the projection while speaking at…
Kano closes all entertainment centers for Ramadan
The Kano State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all entertainment centers across the state ahead of the Ramadan fasting period. The directive was announced on Tuesday by the…