Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday remained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a second night, as his counsel, A.U. Mustapha (SAN), pressed for his release on bail. Sources within the anti-graft agency indicated that the commission was weighing the option of securing a remand order to lawfully extend his detention beyond the initial period permitted, to allow investigators conclude their interrogation. El-Rufai reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja at about 10am on Monday in response to an invitation over an alleged N432bn fraud probe. He was subsequently held in custody…
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Gunmen have abducted six travellers, among them four members of the Ansaarudeen Islamic Society, along the Makurdi-Naka road in Benue State, with the kidnappers allegedly demanding N100 million ransom for their freedom. The abduction reportedly took place in the early hours of Tuesday near Kula village, about 20 minutes’ drive from Makurdi, when the victims’ vehicle was ambushed by armed men. A family member of one of the abductees, who requested anonymity, said the travellers were moving in a convoy after departing Naka around 5am when they encountered the attackers. He disclosed that the group, comprising three men and three…
All is now set for the conduct of ward congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Wednesday across the 203 wards in the 18 local government areas of the State. The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday led party leaders from across the state to a stakeholders meeting with members of the congress committees from the national secretariat of the party. At the meeting, which held at the party’s State Secretariat in Akure, the Ward Congress Committee led by Chief Margaret Aruruenu (Chairman) and Barrister Smart Iheazor (Secretary), briefed the party leaders…
…Appoints Oyadeyi, Adeyekun as Deputy Clerks The Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed Dr. Tunde Charles Ojuolape as the Auditor-General for Local Governments. The confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Selection at plenary on Tuesday, presided over by the Speaker, Chief Olamide Oladiji. Dr. Ojuolape had earlier appeared before the committee for screening. Presenting the report, the Deputy Speaker and Vice Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Ololade Gbegudu, informed the House that the nominee was found physically, mentally and emotionally fit to assume the responsibilities of the office. He stated that Dr. Ojuolape…
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday officially sighted the crescent moon, signaling the start of Ramadan 1447. With the Hilal confirmed, Muslims in the kingdom will commence fasting from dawn on Wednesday, while Taraweeh prayers are scheduled to begin after tonight’s Isha prayer. A post on X by @Muslim noted, “Saudi Arabia announces Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of fasting. Taraweeh prayers will start tonight on the opening evening of this blessed month. It is advised to follow the fasting schedule set by local communities.” Muslims in Nigeria, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and several other countries will also…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday fired tear gas at demonstrators who gathered at the National Assembly complex, Abuja, to press for the compulsory inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The protesters, comprising civil society groups and pro-democracy advocates, had resumed their rally after observing a five-day pause. The break followed assurances reportedly given by lawmakers during plenary last week. Trouble started when the crowd attempted to move closer to the main entrance of the complex, chanting solidarity songs and demanding that lawmakers retain provisions mandating real-time electronic transmission…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has commenced efforts to establish contact with a young woman who alleged in a viral TikTok video that she was sexually assaulted by a neighbour in her residence. In a statement released on Tuesday, the agency said it had taken note of widespread public reactions and multiple tags drawing its attention to the video circulating on social media. According to the agency, its officials have begun reaching out to the woman through available communication channels to provide urgent assistance and determine her location for appropriate intervention. “The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual…
At least three residents were killed, several others injured, and multiple homes razed following an attack on Garga community in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday night. The assailants, believed to be Fulani gunmen, reportedly stormed the village on motorcycles, firing indiscriminately. Eyewitnesses said more than 100 heavily armed men carried out the raid, forcing villagers to flee into nearby forests and rocky areas for safety. The attackers allegedly set houses ablaze and made away with livestock and food supplies. Salihu Garga, a resident, told reporters that such attacks have become a recurring threat in the area…
Tragedy struck at Tipper Garage Junction in Dutse, Abuja, on Tuesday morning as a young mother lost her life while trying to shield her infant during a multiple-vehicle collision triggered by a brake failure. The crash, which occurred around 9:30am, involved a heavy-duty truck reportedly arriving from neighbouring Niger Republic. Witnesses said the vehicle, laden with kegs of groundnut oil, plastic products and mosquito repellents, lost its brakes while descending the steep stretch from Usman Dam Road. According to eyewitness accounts, the truck gathered speed uncontrollably and rammed into several vehicles along the slope. It reportedly struck four vehicles before…
The House of Representatives was on Tuesday engulfed in disorder as lawmakers clashed over moves to revisit the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The tension-filled sitting, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, witnessed heated exchanges shortly after plenary resumed. Proceedings began with the Speaker reading the sole item listed on the day’s Order Paper, a motion seeking to rescind the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The motion was moved by the Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Waive, and seconded by the Chairman of the Committee on Electoral Matters, Adebayo Balogun. While presenting the motion, Waive…