Council Elections: Wike restricts movement in FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared Friday, February 20, 2026, a work-free day and imposed movement restrictions across the FCT ahead of the February 21…
Rivers state senator Mpigi Barinada dies
Tragedy struck the National Assembly on Thursday following the announcement of the death of lawmaker representing the South East Senatorial district of Rivers State, Senator Mpigi Barinada. The news was…
Rivers Assembly drops impeachment proceedings against Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu. The decision was taken…
El-Rufai arrested by DSS shortly after EFCC release
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after being granted bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…