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, […]
Police dislodge terrorists’ camps, recover rifles, drugs in Kaduna
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna.
10 courses to study in Germany that lead to high-paying jobs
Globally, Germany has emerged as a top destination for higher education courses worldwide, particularly in technical fields.
NBA President stresses enforcement as “Soul of Justice” in ECOWAS Court visit
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, has emphasized that the true meaning of justice lies in the faithful enforcement of court orders, not merely in eloquent rulings.
Lagos seeks rape survivor after viral TikTok video
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has appealed to the public for assistance in locating a TikTok user who claims she was raped in her apartment by a stranger.
Senate condemns massacre of 56 in Niger
The Senate has strongly condemned the killing of 56 Nigerians and the abduction of women and children in Konkoso Village, Niger State, describing the attack as brutal and unacceptable.
FAAN bans cash transactions
By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has issued a directive mandating that all cash collections and transactions across its operations be stopped by February 29. Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, gave the directive in a memorandum titled: ‘Cessation of Cash Collections/Transactions,’ dated February 3, 2026, and sent to all directorates […]
Nigeria eyes $40tn Africa–Caribbean trade corridor
Nigeria and Caribbean countries are working to open access to a combined $40 trillion market covering Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Afric-Caribbean Investment Summit in Abuja.
Nigeria loses ₦8trn annually to concessions, waivers – Reps
James Faleke, chairman of the committee, disclosed this in a statement, emphasizing that the committee would ensure transparency and periodic reviews of the processes involved.
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.
76 Oil Wells Saga: Cross River will no longer be cheated — Gov Otu
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has vowed that the state will no longer tolerate injustices surrounding the disputed 76 oil wells, insisting that Cross River’s rights must be recognised, protected, and upheld. Otu made the declaration at Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, during a reception following his recent engagements on […]
