ICPC Confirms Rearrest Of El-Rufai
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has confirmed that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is currently in its custody in connection with an ongoing investigation.
FG Seals Plateau Mining Site After Villagers Die In Toxic Pit
The Federal Government has ordered the closure of areas covered by Mining Licence 11810 in the Wase Local Government of Plateau State, following the deaths of villagers allegedly mining in a pit containing gaseous emissions.
Peter Obi, Sanwo-Olu Felicitate Nigerians As Lent, Ramadan Begins
The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi ,has described the concurrence of Lent and Ramadan this Wednesday February 18 2026,as “a rare spiritual convergence to cherish and revere.”
Distillers Protest Over NAFDAC Sachet Alcohol Ban
For the fifth time in 2026, distillers under the supervision of the Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association this Tuesday, have gathered at the office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to protest the continued sealing of their companies over the ban on sachet alcohol beverages and PET bottles below 200ml.
Amupitan Warns Staff Not To Fail At Duty, INEC Hires 1,232 Vehicles For FCT Election
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has cautioned staff of the commission against neglect of duty ahead of the February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections.
ONSA Asks El-Rufai To Submit Evidence On Alleged Toxic Chemical Purchase
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has asked former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai to submit any evidence he has on the alleged purchase of a toxic chemical to the Department of State Services (DSS) for investigation.
NIDCOM Demands Justice Over Murder Of 22-Year-Old in South Africa
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condemned the latest killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, in Pretoria, South Africa.
IPOB’s Sit-At-Home Imposed Heavy Social, Economic, Political Costs On Southeast — Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, on Wednesday said the Southeast had suffered enormous social, economic and political losses from the Monday sit-at-home enforced across the region for more than five years.
Aso Rock To Exit National Grid By March 2026 — Perm Sec
The Presidential Villa in Abuja is set to disengage completely from the national electricity grid by March 2026, as the Federal Government concluded arrangements to transition the complex to an independent solar power system.
Omokri Defends Acceptance of Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Appointment
Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has defended his acceptance to work in the administration of President Bola Tinubu despite being a former critic of Tinubu.