Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Detained and Accused of Laundering Millions in ‘Midas’ Kickback Scheme
Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities on Monday accused a former energy minister of laundering millions of dollars in alleged kickbacks, intensifying a high-profile corruption investigation that has rattled the country’s wartime leadership. The move came a day after he was detained while attempting to leave Ukraine. German Galushchenko, who served as energy minister from 2021 to 2025 […]
No 25% Tax on Construction or Bank Balances — Tax Committee
The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has clarified that the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 is already effective and does not impose a 25 per cent tax on building materials, construction funds, or bank balances, dismissing circulating misinformation. In a statement on Monday, the committee warned against claims that the law would only take effect in 2027 or […]
El-Rufai Probe: ONSA Denies Toxic Substance Allegation
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has responded to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who had sought clarification over the alleged importation of a toxic chemical from Poland. In a letter addressed to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, El-Rufai raised concerns regarding the procurement of approximately 10 kilograms of Thallium Sulphate, highlighting […]
Tinubu to Inaugurate Key Projects During One-Day Visit to Adamawa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will pay a one-day official visit to Adamawa State on Monday, February 16, 2026, where he is expected to inaugurate major infrastructure projects and engage with key stakeholders. The visit was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Confirming the development, […]
Nigeria, Angola Sign Visa Waiver Deal
Nigeria and Angola have signed a Visa Waiver Agreement for holders of Diplomatic and Official/Service Passports, marking a step toward strengthening bilateral relations. The agreement was signed on February 15, 2026, on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Under the deal, eligible passport holders from […]
2027: Obi Unveils ‘Rescue Nigeria’ Presidential Bid
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has assured supporters of his readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the declaration in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during the OBIDIENT Conference and official declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), themed “Activating the PO Effect in ADC.” He urged Nigerians to […]
Obama Condemns ‘Clown Show’ Politics After Trump Shares Racist Video
Former President Barack Obama criticized what he described as a political “clown show” on social media and television, a week after President Donald Trump shared a video on his account that depicted Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, which was later removed following bipartisan criticism, was referenced during an interview […]
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Nine in Gaza as Military Cites Hamas Ceasefire Violations
At least nine Palestinians were killed Sunday in Israeli airstrikes across northern and southern Gaza, according to Palestinian civil defense and health authorities, as Israel said it was responding to alleged ceasefire violations by Hamas. Medical officials said four people were killed when an Israeli strike hit a tent camp sheltering displaced families. In a […]
European Nations Conclude Alexei Navalny Was Poisoned With Rare Lethal Toxin
European governments said Thursday they have concluded that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a rare and highly toxic substance known as epibatidine, a compound derived from South American poison dart frogs. In a joint statement, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany said laboratory analyses of biological samples confirmed the […]
El-Rufai Vows to Unseat Tinubu in 2027 After Alleged Airport Detention
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that the opposition will intensify efforts to remove President Bola Tinubu from office in the 2027 general election. El-Rufai spoke on Thursday night during a solidarity visit by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, following what he described as a failed attempt by security operatives to arrest him […]
