El-Rufa’i detained by ICPC over ‘failed’ ₦11.1bn JV Kaduna light-rail project

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ICPC arrest el Rufa'i

Former Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, who was initially arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) operatives shortly after his release from the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), landed in the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) custody over a pending trial before the Federal High Court, Kaduna Division, regarding the failed ₦11.1bn Joint-Venture (JV) Kaduna light-rail project. According to the ICPC, the money was collected by a JV partner during el-Rufa’i’s administration, but the project wasn’t executed, while also adding that part of the…

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FCT election: PDP candidate steps down for APC rival after ‘consultation’ with Wike

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FCT election PDP candidate

In a surprising political twist ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council polls, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship aspirant for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has stepped down in favour of Joshua Ishaku Musa, of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement came on Wednesday in a video shared on X, where Adamu was seen alongside FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, chanting: “PDAPC”, to signal his new support. Adamu said the decision followed “deep consultation” with Wike, and stressed their close relationship, saying: “I and Joshua, we are…

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INEC releases fresh CVR figures

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INEC CVR figures

…Reports 1.2m new voter registrations The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded a sharp increase in voter registrations in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with over 1.2 million Nigerians completing the process in the second phase as of February 13, 2026. An official update released by the Commission via its 𝕏 handle showed that 1,228,648 eligible citizens had fully completed registration under Phase-II, Week-6. The figure represents a significant rise from the 884,737 recorded at the end of Week Five. INEC disclosed that 673,124 prospective voters began…

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Niger: “You can’t impose religion on us!” – Christians reject Gov. Bago’s Hisbah Commission

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Niger Xtians reject Hisbah

Christian groups in Niger State have openly rejected plans by the state government to set up a Hisbah Commission, warning that the move threatens Nigeria’s secular foundation, and could worsen the state’s fragile economy. The opposition is coming from a coalition known as the ‘Niger State Concerned Christian Advocates”, which met in Minna to review the legislative Bill currently before the State House of Assembly. The group said the proposed Commission goes against the spirit of religious freedom and peaceful co-existence in the state. Speaking through a communiqué issued after…

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Terrorists kill 34 fasting Muslims in Kebbi latest attack

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Kebbi latest attack

Members of the Lakurawa group attacked villages in the Bui district in Kebbi state on Wednesday, according to the state’’s Police spokesman, Bashir Usman. The attacks, which occurred at around 1:15 pm, struck Mamunu, Awasaka, Tungan-Tsoho, Makangara, Kanzo, Gorun Naidal, and Ɗan Mai-Ago, targeting residents who tried to resist. Cattle were also reportedly stolen.  According to a resident in one of the villages, at least 35 people had been killed. “We were in our homes, we heard gunshots”, said the resident of Kanzo. People outside began to run into their…

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“We’ll mobilize Nigerians to defend democracy” – ADC tells Tinubu

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ADC tells Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, declaring that the party will mobilise Nigerians to defend the country’s democracy through lawful and constitutional means. In a statement issued yyesterday, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party accused the President of undermining electoral credibility by hastily signing amendments that, it said, introduce ambiguity into the collation and transmission of election results. The ADC argued that the speed with which the amendment was passed by…

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Rivers bye-election: INEC excludes PDP, ADC, LP

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Rivers bye election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP) from participating in the forthcoming Rivers State House of Assembly bye-election scheduled for February 21, 2026. The Commission released the final list of candidates for the bye-election covering Ahoada East Constituency 2 and Khana Constituency 2, confirming that 12 candidates from seven political parties met the requirements to contest. The PDP, ADC and LP were omitted from the list after failing to satisfy key nomination conditions stipulated in the…

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2027: Falana, Ezekwesili, Utomi, others threaten legal action against NASS, Police

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Falana, others threaten NASS, Police

An advocacy group, the “Movement for Credible Elections’ (MCE) has vowed to institute what it described as a formidable legal action against the National Assembly and the Nigeria Police for brutalising citizens protesting peacefully at the National Assembly for credible electoral frameworks for the 2027 elections. Leaders of the Steering Council of the newlyjlaunched MCE include Usman Bugaje, Pat Utomi, Ayuba Wabba, Oby Ezekwesili, Femi Falana (SAN), Amb Nkoyo Toyo, Hajia Bilkisu Magoro, Ene Obi, Salisu Mohammed, Bala Zakka, among others. In an issued statement on Wednesday by its Head…

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Ramalan calls for National Renewal as Ramadan, Lent begin

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Ramalan on Ramadan, Lent

…Urges EFCC to grant el-Rufa’i bail Aminu Imam Executive Chairman of Liberty TVR Media Group and former APC Caucus Chairman in Kaduna State, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has called for national renewal and interfaith harmony, as Muslims and Christians across the country commence the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent simultaneously. In a goodwill message issued yesterday, Ramalan described the rare overlap of the two sacred observances on February 18 as a profound spiritual moment for Nigeria, symbolising sacrifice, unity and an opportunity for collective rebirth. He noted that…

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Tinubu signs amended Electoral Act 2026 into law

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Tinubu Electoral Act

President Bola Tinubu yesterday signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law, setting the legal framework for the conduct of the 2027 general elections just days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) unveiled the official election timetable. The brief signing ceremony was held at the State House, Abuja, at about 5:00 p.m., with principal officers of the National Assembly and senior government officials in attendance. Recall that the amendment Bill was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday, following weeks of legislative consideration and public…

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