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Former Governor, El-Rufai on his way to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja…Credit: Muyiwa Adekeye on X A former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, was, on Wednesday, released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He was, however, reportedly taken into custody by the operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and Other Related […]

President Bola Tinubu signing the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday. Photo: X/@DOlusegun Opposition parties and civil society organisations have condemned President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment), describing the move as a setback to Nigeria’s democratic progress and a legalisation of electoral manipulation ahead […]

Christians and Muslims in Nigeria have commenced their 2026 fasting season almost simultaneously, in what religious leaders describe as a rare convergence of Lent and Ramadan. Leaders of both faiths described the development as unique and urged followers to use the season to draw closer to God, love one another, and pray for peace and […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The High Chief Ojomu of Ipee land, Kolawole Adeyinka Sunday, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims and Christians in Ipee and beyond as they commence the sacred fasting seasons of Ramadan and Lent, urging adherents to embrace renewed devotion and spiritual reflection. In a goodwill message released to mark the beginning […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Southwest Zone D of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum, effective February 18, 2026, to higher institutions in the zone which have increased their fees to review the increments. It also condemned what it described as arbitrary tuition increases implemented by some tertiary institutions […]

Dangote Cement paid about N900 billion in taxes in 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Tuesday. He said Dangote Industries generates more energy than many Nigerian states, which is a plus for the African continent. President Tinubu spoke when he unveiled the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, where he reaffirmed the Federal Government’s pride in […]

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on residents to uphold religious tolerance, foster peaceful coexistence, and remain vigilant as Muslims and Catholics begin the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah, the governor described the […]

Opposition lawmakers of the House of Representatives, briefing journalists after a walkout protest to oppose the alteration of Electoral Act Bill, at the National Assembly, Abuja, on Tuesday. Credit: Lucy Ladidi Ateko Lawmakers retain manual fallback in results transmission Senate divided 55–15 after stormy session House minority stages walkout over Clause 60(3) INEC timeline cut […]

By John Dike, Osogbo As millions of Christians worldwide mark the Ash Wednesday today, the Catholic Bishop of Osogbo Diocese, Most Rev John Oyejola, has urged the faithful to embrace repentance, renew their faith, and deepen their relationship with God as the Lenten season begins. Delivering his homily at the Ash Wednesday Mass he celebrated […]

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Tuesday joined protesters at the National Assembly, amplifying calls for the mandatory inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026. Ezekwesili, who appeared on the fourth day of the demonstration, warned against what she […]