Grid collapse: NLC threatens showdown over electricity crisis
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened a nationwide industrial showdown over the persistent collapse of Nigeria’s electricity grid, declaring that a decade of power sector privatisation has delivered “darkness, exploitation and economic pain” to citizens.
‘I was asked for cash at least 10 times,’ Australian recounts Nigeria trip
An Australian author based in the United States, Mark Pollard, has criticised security procedures in Nigeria, describing them as excessive and bordering on extortion in a video posted on YouTube.
El-Rufai: Kaduna Coalition urges due process, dialogue on governance issues
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A group under the aegis of the Coalition of Kaduna Stakeholders Forum has called for calm, due process, and constructive engagement over issues arising from the tenure of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Sunday, the coalition’s convener, Alhaji Aliyu Muhammad, said matters […]
2027: Most lawmakers risk losing seats over e-transmission loophole – Igini
majority of members of the National Assembly risk losing their seats in 2027 if the proposed proviso qualifying real-time electronic transmission of polling unit results is not removed from the Electoral Act Amendment Bill….
Tinubu to inaugurate Aba–Port Harcourt Expressway in May — Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed contractors handling the Aba–Port Harcourt Expressway to complete the project by April, ahead of its formal inauguration by Bola Ahmed Tinubu in May.
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.
Iran says open to nuclear compromise if US lifts sanctions
Iran is ready to compromise on its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for US sanctions being lifted, its deputy foreign minister said in a BBC interview published Sunday.
Police dismantle scam syndicate in Cross River, rescue 100 victims
By Emma Una The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 6 Headquarters in Calabar, has dismantled a major kidnapping, job-scam, and “Japa” syndicate operating in Cross River State, rescuing more than 100 victims and rejecting an alleged ₦50 million bribe intended to derail the investigation. In a statement issued on February 14, 2026, the Zonal Public Relations […]
Hashim meets Bala Mohammed, rallies PDP ahead polls
A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has intensified consultations with key stakeholders to strengthen unity, discipline, and leadership within the party ahead of forthcoming elections.
Police arrest two kidnap suspects in Northern Cross River
Police in northern Cross River State have arrested two suspected kidnappers, Chononso Nwibo, 26, and Richard Innocent, 24, for allegedly abducting a teenager over the weekend.
‘We’re waiting,’ Nigerians react as FIFA rules on World Cup qualification
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hang in the balance as FIFA prepares to deliver a crucial ruling on Monday, February 16, on the country’s eligibility protest against DR Congo.
