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Senate amends notice period for 2027 polls over Ramadan concern

Senate amends notice period for 2027 polls over Ramadan concern

The Senate on Tuesday reconvened for an emergency plenary session and dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for rescission and recommittal of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, to enable the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to adjust its election timetable.
Owo church massacre: Suspected terrorists paid, mobilised for attack – DSS witness

Owo church massacre: Suspected terrorists paid, mobilised for attack – DSS witness

Osuntokun cautions El-Rufai over ‘transferred aggression’ against Ribadu

Osuntokun cautions El-Rufai over ‘transferred aggression’ against Ribadu

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PDP drifting beyond repair - Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

‘El-Rufai is a very difficult person to advise’  — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

Baba-Ahmed said the various allegations and counter-allegations surrounding the former governor should not be dismissed as political drama but tested in court.

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Super Falcons to face Indomitable Lionesses in friendly

Super Falcons to face Indomitable Lionesses in friendly

Nigeria’s Super Falcons is set to face Cameroon in two friendly matches as part of preparations ahead of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled for Morocco.

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Tinubu to young health fellows: Serve with honour, courage

Tinubu to young health fellows: Serve with honour, courage

Tinubu gave the charge at the first National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health held at the State House, Abuja.

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Champions League: Galatasaray thump Juventus 5-2 in play-off first leg

Champions League: Galatasaray thump Juventus 5-2 in play-off first leg

Dutch midfielder Noa Lang scored a brace as Galatasaray thumped Juventus 5-2 in a pulsating contest in Istanbul on Tuesday in the first leg of a Champions League playoff.

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El-Rufai is sulking, selfish - APC

El-Rufai to spend second night in EFCC’s custody

El-Rufai, who presented himself for questioning over corruption allegations on Monday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, was held in custody by the anti-graft agency interrogators.

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Six die, two injured in Ogun multiple crash

Six die, two injured in Ogun multiple crash

No fewer than six persons, on Tuesday morning lost their lives in a multiple crash which occurred around at Old Toll Gate, Ota, along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.

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Ramadan begins as Sultanate Council confirms moon sighting

Ramadan begins as Sultanate Council confirms moon sighting

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447AH, declaring Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of fasting for Muslims across Nigeria. In a statement released Tuesday by the Sultanate council, His Eminence, Sultan Alhaji  Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, […]

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Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Oyo

Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Oyo

The operation, carried out through intelligence-led surveillance and tactical deployments, also led to the recovery of some stolen property.

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Alaafin

Alaafin calls for action to protect Kwara communities from terror threats

In a statement issued by his media aide, Bode Durojaiye, Alaafin said the letter’s authors claimed a false identity and sought to create panic through intimidation and fear.

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Indigenous contractors have debunked claims that the Federal Government has paid N152 billion to local contractors for 2024 projects

Tinubu tasks traditional, religious leaders on fight against preventable diseases

The President described the gathering as an intergenerational and interfaith meeting of wisdom, faith and courage.

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Politics

PDP drifting beyond repair - Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

‘El-Rufai is a very difficult person to advise’  — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

NCC has read the riot acts to telecom operators in the country to step up their services or incur the wrath of the regulator.

Nigeria has capacity for real-time e-transmission – Telcos

Electoral Act: Hide-and-seek game in Abuja as Reps avoid joint meeting

Electoral Act: Hide-and-seek game in Abuja as Reps avoid joint meeting

‘Purge yourself of anti-Atiku sentiments’ - Dele Momodu tells Bode George

‘Purge yourself of anti-Atiku sentiments’ - Dele Momodu tells Bode George

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Nigerian newspapers review: [Electoral Act] Hide-and-seek game in Abuja as Reps avoid joint meeting

Nigerian newspapers review: [Electoral Act] Hide-and-seek game in Abuja as Reps avoid joint meeting

Another headline states that former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai may remain overnight at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja as investigators question him over alleged N432 billion financial misconduct.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 17, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 17, 2026

Video: Protesters return to National Assembly, demand mandatory real-time transmission of results

Video: Protesters return to National Assembly, demand mandatory real-time transmission of results

Fuel price

Daily petrol imports decline by 42.2% to 24.8m litres

E-transmission

E-transmission controversy: Why most NASS members may lose seats in 2027 — Igini

Metro

Tension in Ondo APC, armed thugs beat up state party chairman other leaders

Tension in Ondo APC, armed thugs beat up state party chairman other leaders

Ahead of the Wednesday ward congress of the All Progressive Congress in Ondo state, armed political thugs have invaded and disrupted the stakeholders meeting, attacking and injuring party leaders including the state party chairman, Engineer Ade Adetimehin.
Viral assault allegation: Lagos DSVA launches effort to reach TikToker

Viral assault allegation: Lagos DSVA launches effort to reach TikToker

Three South Africans charged over murder of Nigerian driver

Three South Africans charged over murder of Nigerian driver

How waybill costs’ sending on-line customers to physical market

How waybill costs’ sending on-line customers to physical market

Irate danfo driver stabs LASTMA officer over alleged traffic violation

Irate danfo driver stabs LASTMA officer over alleged traffic violation

Columns

PDP drifting beyond repair - Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

Jibo, Bugaje, el-Rufai, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

The Illusion of a single party (6), by Eric Teniola

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Biodun Jeyifo: The intellectual as a revolutionary, by Owei Lakemfa

Biodun Jeyifo: The intellectual as a revolutionary, by Owei Lakemfa

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God is the true love, by Funmi Komolafe

God is the true love, by Funmi Komolafe

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Why Nigerians want real-time electoral transmission, by Tonnie Iredia

Why Nigerians want real-time electoral transmission, by Tonnie Iredia

02:43 pm
Adebutu, KJW, OON, CON, CFR, GCON: Pure philanthropy in motion, by Dele Sobowale

Adebutu, KJW, OON, CON, CFR, GCON: Pure philanthropy in motion, by Dele Sobowale

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Let sleeping dogs lie, by Patrick Omorodion

Let sleeping dogs lie, by Patrick Omorodion

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Entertainment

Cardi B confirms split from Stefon Diggs amid cheating allegations

Cardi B confirms split from Stefon Diggs amid cheating allegations

American rapper Cardi B has confirmed her separation from her new lover, footballer Stefon Diggs.
Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, aka Odumodublvck, has revealed that Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, charges $500,000 per verse.

Court adjourns Odumodublvck alleged assault trial until April 8

‘I earn my own money’ — Billionaire Okoya’s son, Raheem

‘I earn my own money’ — Billionaire Okoya’s son, Raheem

Logan Paul’s ultra rare Pokemon card sells for record $16 million

Logan Paul’s ultra rare Pokemon card sells for record $16 million

Hollywood legend, Robert Duvall dies at 95

Hollywood legend, Robert Duvall dies at 95

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Videos

Historically: Remembering General Murtala Muhammed, 50 years after

Historically: Remembering General Murtala Muhammed, 50 years after

VIDEO: NUJ Vanguard Fun Fair

VIDEO: NUJ Vanguard Fun Fair

‘I sleep outside in the rain with 10 children,’ says Makoko widow

‘I sleep outside in the rain with 10 children,’ says Makoko widow

We want truth, justice over our twin babies’ death, cry Promise and Ruth

We want truth, justice over our twin babies’ death, cry Promise and Ruth

ICYMI

El-Rufai accuses Ribadu of procuring ‘dangerous toxic chemicals’ from Poland

El-Rufai accuses Ribadu of procuring ‘dangerous toxic chemicals’ from Poland

El-Rufai raised the issue on Sunday in a post on X, where he disclosed that he had written formally to the National Security Adviser seeking explanations over the alleged transaction.
'Intimidation undermines democracy'; Editors fault Gov Bago over Badeggi Radio

Guild of Editors to NASS: Make real-time transmission of election results mandatory

Electoral Act amendment: Obi joins protesting youths at National Assembly

Electoral Act amendment: Obi joins protesting youths at National Assembly

Gen Z less intelligent than millennials, other generations – Scientist reveals

Gen Z less intelligent than millennials, other generations – Scientist reveals

Electricity: Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N25bn; Ajaokuta Steel, community, N1.03bn

Nigeria’s power plants record 36% availability in January 2026 – NERC

Today’s toons

Cartoon: What do divorce and defection have in common?

Cartoon: What do divorce and defection have in common?

Cartoon: APC, PDP, ADC, EFCC, NNPC, ETC ... - Spot the difference

Cartoon: APC, PDP, ADC, EFCC, NNPC, ICPC, ETC … – Spot the difference

Cartoon: Maybe ‘gym’ before jumping

Cartoon: Maybe ‘gym’ before jumping

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Business

54% of Nigerian businesses still unregistered despite uptick —SURVEY

54% of Nigerian businesses still unregistered despite uptick —SURVEY

By Yinka Kolawole A recent survey has revealed that 54 percent of businesses in Nigeria remained unregistered in 2025 indicating a modest rebound in business formalization after years of decline. The report on the 2025 State of Entrepreneurship Survey conducted by FATE Foundation shows that 46 per cent of Nigerian entrepreneurs operated formally registered businesses in 2025, […]
Bank

Banks to pay N10m fine for using unaccredited cheque printer

Blackout in north

Power outage looms amid scheduled power plants maintenance

Norrenberger unveils Lagos corporate office

Norrenberger unveils Lagos corporate office

New Tax Law: DisCos request corporate customers for identification details

New Tax Law: DisCos request corporate customers for identification details

Health

Why are more under-50s getting colorectal cancer? – Report

Why are more under-50s getting colorectal cancer? – Report

JOHESU alleges regulatory apartheid in proposed health act amendments

JOHESU alleges regulatory apartheid in proposed health act amendments

lassa fever

Lassa fever cases jump 57% in one week as 31 Nigerians die

NCDC raises alarm as 15 health workers contract Lassa fever, 2 die

NCDC raises alarm as 15 health workers contract Lassa fever, 2 die

Sports

Super Falcons to face Indomitable Lionesses in friendly

Super Falcons to face Indomitable Lionesses in friendly

Nigeria’s Super Falcons is set to face Cameroon in two friendly matches as part of preparations ahead of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) scheduled for Morocco.
Champions League: Galatasaray thump Juventus 5-2 in play-off first leg

Champions League: Galatasaray thump Juventus 5-2 in play-off first leg

What to know ahead of FIFA 2026 World Cup playoffs

What to know ahead of FIFA 2026 World Cup playoffs

Tudor says has ‘no time for excuses’ at Tottenham

Tudor says has ‘no time for excuses’ at Tottenham

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Leon Osman

Saka, Madueke like each other very much, always together – Arteta

Relationships

‘I never dreamt I could welcome my husband’s new wife into our matrimonial home!’

‘I never dreamt I could welcome my husband’s new wife into our matrimonial home!’

How some men enjoy humiliating successful women!

How some men enjoy humiliating successful women!

When that ‘dirty old man’ is your dad!

When that ‘dirty old man’ is your dad!

All in a woman’s world

All in a woman’s world

Special Report

Inside PDP's marathon appeals: How Justice Danjuma led an unprecedented A-Court sitting

Inside PDP’s marathon appeals: How Justice Danjuma led an unprecedented A-Court sitting

On Thursday, February 12, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja – from 9 a.m. till about 8 p.m., a 3-man panel headed by Mohammed Ambi‑Usi Danjuma

Unbent by War, Unbroken by Kin: The tenacity of Mama Cordelia Anibeze

Unbent by War, Unbroken by Kin: The tenacity of Mama Cordelia Anibeze

Perhaps Lady Cordelia Ogbonne Anibeze was prepared early for the life that would confront her in later years.

BSc/HND dichotomy: How FG’s plan could redefine Nigeria’s polytechnic future

BSc/HND dichotomy: How FG’s plan could redefine Nigeria’s polytechnic future

While polytechnics quietly powered industries with skilled manpower, their graduates faced limited career progression, wage disparities and social bias

Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history

Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history

Testimonies from Ojukwu’s kinsmen, as presented in The Gun Hegemony, depict Ojukwu as an ambitious separatist driven by deep trust deficits

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Technology

India’s Adani Group to invest $100 billion in AI data centres by 2035

India’s Adani Group to invest $100 billion in AI data centres by 2035

India’s Adani Group said Tuesday it plans to invest $100 billion by 2035 to develop “hyperscale AI-ready data centres”, a boost to New Delhi’s push to become a global artificial intelligence hub.

Nduka Obaigbena

LekeeLekee launches as Africa’s first homegrown global social media platform

LekeeLekee, a fast, mobile-first social media platform and super app, is now officially live on the App Store, Google Play, and the web, including as a Progressive Web App (PWA).

Social media, streaming, cloud services push data consumption above 13m terabytes in 2025

Social media, streaming, cloud services push data consumption above 13m terabytes in 2025

For 19-year-old Chiamaka Onyia, a 200 level under graduate of the University of Lagos, mobile data isn’t just entertainment, its survival. Between online lectures, research for assignments, and managing several freelance graphic design gigs, she’s on the net every day just to keep up.

Airtel ramps up network investments to improve services, targets deeper northern penetration

Airtel ramps up network investments to improve services, targets deeper northern penetration

Airtel Nigeria has disclosed that it holds a dominant network footprint in Northern Nigeria, particularly in remote and underserved areas, a position the company says is directly shaping its service quality strategy and consumer experience nationwide.

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Education

DELSU matriculates 9,498, ranks among Nigeria’s best

DELSU matriculates 9,498, ranks among Nigeria’s best

THE Delta State University, Abraka, has matriculated 9,498 candidates as it holds its 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony for newly admitted students at the Convocation Arena, Site III, Main Campus.

JAMB

Insecurity: Additional pain for Muslims – Oloyede

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, has said insecurity has become additional pain for Muslims in the country, saying it has added to the socio-economic challenges they face.

Accessible Publishers, authors debunk viral claims of Igbo exclusion in history series

Accessible Publishers, authors debunk viral claims of Igbo exclusion in history series

By Prisca Sam-Duru Accessible Publishers Ltd and a team of expert historians have formally debunked a viral social media video alleging that the Igbo nation was excluded from the Living History for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS 1–3) series. The controversy erupted following a post by a Facebook user who claimed the textbooks ignored Igbo history. […]

No varsity can spend N211m without budget — Edeh, MOUAU Pro-Chancellor

No varsity can spend N211m without budget — Edeh, MOUAU Pro-Chancellor

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Comrade Fidelis Edeh, has said the council withheld approval for the university’s 2025 convocation ceremony because the estimated cost was not captured in the budget.

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