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Former Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

Britain’s former prince, Prince Andrew, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office during his tenure as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files intensified. In a development described as unprecedented in modern British history, the arrest marks a fresh setback for Andrew, who was marking […]

TikToker Mirabel in ICU as Ogun Police Probe Sexual Assault Allegation

he Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that a TikToker identified as Mirabel is in an intensive care unit as investigations continue into her allegations of sexual assault. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme. Babaseyi said police established contact […]

Rivers Assembly Suspends Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara, Deputy

The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The decision was taken at Thursday’s plenary, as the process became mired in legal and political complications, effectively stalling further action pending the resolution of ongoing court cases and consultations. Lawmakers had, in January, initiated […]

Electoral Act Reflects Majority Will, Not ‘Noise’, Says Akpabio

Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has expressed satisfaction with the newly signed Electoral Act, describing it as a historic and painstaking piece of legislation that reflects the genuine aspirations of Nigerians. Speaking at the State House after President Tinubu assented to the bill, Akpabio said lawmakers were patriotic and thorough, taking into account the peculiarities […]

Tinubu Signs Re-Enacted Electoral Act 2026 Into Law Amid Debate Over Results Transmission

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of deliberation. The President assented to the bill at the State House on Wednesday in the presence of senior government officials, including Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio; Speaker […]

Ramadan Begins Wednesday as Sultan Confirms Crescent Moon Sighting

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447AH. The Sultan announced that the crescent moon was sighted in various parts of the country on Tuesday, the 29th day of Sha’aban, thereby confirming the commencement of the holy month. In a statement signed […]

Owo Church Attack: Suspects Were Funded and Armed, DSS Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the suspected terrorists responsible for the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, were funded, armed, and mobilised for the assault. The witness, who testified under protection and was […]

El-Rufai Held Overnight Again as EFCC Deepens Fraud Probe

The former Governor of Kaduna State, Mr. Nasir El-Rufai, will spend a second night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at its headquarters in Abuja. Mr. El-Rufai presented himself for questioning on Monday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja over allegations of corruption. He was subsequently held in custody by […]

Senate Passes Electoral Act Bill, Retains Manual Backup for Result Transmission

The Senate has rescinded its earlier decision and re-passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, retaining the proviso in Clause 60(3) that permits the manual transmission of election results where electronic transmission fails. The proviso allows presiding officers to transmit results electronically but provides that, in the event of system failure, Form EC8A may be used […]

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