EFCC Opens Probe Into El-Rufai Over Cybercrime Claims
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is facing a possible two-year jail term if convicted on fresh cybercrime charges, as investigations intensify over alleged financial misconduct during his tenure. The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a three-count charge against him at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over the alleged unlawful interception of communications […]
National Assembly in Turmoil Over NCDC Budget Protest
Tension erupted at the National Assembly after a budget defence session where ₦140 billion was approved for the 2026 operations of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan confronted Titus Zam, Chairman of the Senate Committee on NCDC, over the scheduling and conclusion of the meeting in her absence. The session, which began at […]
Israel Approves West Bank Land Measures, Palestinians Decry ‘De Facto Annexation’
Israel’s Cabinet on Sunday approved a series of measures aimed at deepening Israeli control over the occupied West Bank and streamlining land purchases by settlers, prompting Palestinian officials to denounce the move as a “de facto annexation.” The West Bank is one of the territories Palestinians envision as part of a future independent state. While […]
North Korea Unveils New Pyongyang Housing District for Families of Troops Killed in Ukraine War
North Korea said Monday it has completed a new residential district in Pyongyang for the families of soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, in what leader Kim Jong Un described as a tribute to the country’s “young martyrs.” State media published images of Kim touring the newly built Saeppyol Street and visiting […]
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 […]
