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…
El-Rufai files N1bn suit against ICPC, others over alleged unlawful invasion of residence
ABUJA: Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Enforcement Commission (ICPC) over alleged…
EIRS unveils enhanced billing platform after N109bn IGR windfall
BENIN CITY: The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has commenced the roll-out of an enhanced Central Billing System (CBS), signalling a fresh push to consolidate the state’s record-breaking revenue…
ADC sends warning to Obi supporters
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned supporters of its presidential aspirants, including those of ex-governor Peter Obi over potentially divisive politicking that could endanger the party. Speaking during the…
Kaduna Governor Sani speaks on ransom policy
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has restated his administration’s firm position against paying ransom to bandits, despite ongoing security challenges in the state. He said the government would not negotiate…