DSS Takes el-Rufai Into Custody from EFCC Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken Nasir el-Rufai into custody after the former governor of Kaduna spent two nights with the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), sources have informed TheCable. Multiple sources said el-Rufai was picked up from the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday night by the secret police. Insiders said during his questioning at the anti-graft agency, investigators made several attempts to obtain a written statement from the former governor, but he repeatedly declined to provide information .
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*Oyo NUJ Congratulates Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin, at 39* Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, on the occasion of his 39th birthday, describing him as an outstanding legislator and symbol of youth leadership in governance. The Union gave the commendation in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Akeem Abas, and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, and made available to journalists in Ibadan. According to the statement, Hon. Ogundoyin’s emergence and sustained leadership as Speaker have continued to reflect political maturity, administrative competence, and commitment to democratic ideals…
Saudi Arabia Sights Moon For Ramadan, Fasting Begins On Wednesday The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, signalling the beginning of Ramadan fasting on Wednesday. According to Inside Haramain, a publication of the Two Holy Mosques, the moon was spotted on Tuesday evening, which means February 17 is the last day of the month of Sha’ban that precedes Ramadan. “Ramadan 1447/2026 Crescent has been SIGHTED. Subsequently, tomorrow, i.e., Wednesday, 18 February 2026, will be the first day of Ramadan 1447,” the post reads. Ramadan fasting is determined by the lunar Islamic calendar, in which months span either…
Alleged $6bn Mambilla Power Fraud: FEC Directed Agunloye to Withdraw Award of Contract-Witness The Third Prosecuting Witness, PW3, Umar Hussein Babangida in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 restated before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja that Agunloye was directed by the Federal Executive Council, FEC, under former President Olusegun Obasanjo to withdraw the memo of award of Mambilla Power Project contract to Sunrise Power Transmission Company Limited. Under cross-examination by defence counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, the witness, an officer of the…
INEC Fxes February 20, 2027 For Presidential Election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2027 general elections, scheduling the presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday, February 20, 2027 . INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan announced the schedule at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, confirming that the governorship and state assembly elections will follow two weeks later on Saturday, March 6, 2027 . Key dates from the timetable: 🗓️ Presidential & National Assembly: February 20, 2027 🗓️ Governorship & State Assembly: March 6, 2027 🗓️ Party primaries: July 1 – September…
Nigerian Actor Survives Assasination Attempt Popular Nigerian actor Maurice Sam has reportedly survived an assassination attempt on his life. According to reports, the shocking incident happened while he was on a movie set carrying out his duties. What was meant to be a normal filming session suddenly turned into a frightening moment, leaving those on set in total panic. Thankfully, he survived the attack and is currently safe. Sources say he is stable and receiving the necessary care. This comes as a huge relief to fans, colleagues, and loved ones who were thrown into fear by the disturbing news.
Kano Court Jails Kannywood Actress Six Month s Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Friday, February 13, 2026 convicted and sentenced a Kannywood actress, Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa, (a.k.a Samha) to six months imprisonment for the abuse and mutilation of the Naira. The actress was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on the mutilation of the Nigerian currency, contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007. The charge against the convict reads: “That you Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa sometime in 2022 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court tampered with Naira…
Ex-Osun SSG Moshood Adeoti Moves To Succeed Adeleke in 2030, Joins Accord Party Former Secretary to the Osun State Government and frontline politician, Moshood Adeoti, has declared his support for the second-term ambition of Governor Ademola Adeleke and officially aligned with the Accord Party together with thousands of his supporters across Osun State. Adeoti’s declaration comes two months after he stepped back from active politics following the fallout within the Omoluabi/ADC political bloc. His latest move signals a major return to the political scene with a new platform and renewed direction. The announcement was made at a large town hall…
Subpoena Dispute Stalls Examination of Access Bank Witness in ₦110.4bn Kogi Fraud Trial Arguments over the examination of a subpoenaed prosecution witness in the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, stalled proceedings before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal High Court, FCT, Abuja. Bello is standing trial alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune of an alleged ₦110.4 billion. At the resumed proceedings, lead prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, informed the court that…
President Bola Tinubu will embark on a historic two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026, following an invitation from King Charles III. The visit, announced on Sunday via the official X handle of the British royal family, confirms that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host the Nigerian leader at Windsor Castle. President Tinubu will be accompanied by his wife and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The statement read: “The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has accepted an invitation…