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…
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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…
Oyo NUJ Felicitates Makinde, Ladoja on Sun Awards The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated Gov. Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on honours conferred on them by The Sun Newspapers. The statement, jointly signed by Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, said Makinde won Sun Political Personality of the Year, while Ladoja received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The NUJ said that Makinde’s award recognised his purposeful leadership, people-centred governance, infrastructural transformation and consistent democratic values delivered across Oyo State. The council said the governor’s visionary policies strengthened…
Troops Of 4 Brigade Raid Kidnappers’ Hideout, Arrest Suspect In Edo North Senatorial District Troops of 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, Edo State Police Command, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Edo State Security Corps, on 4 February 2026 conducted a clearance operation, codenamed Operation IGBO DANU 1 to neutralise, flush out terrorists, kidnappers and rescue victims at Osara Community in Etsako West Local Government Area as well as Auchi and Okpella Communities all in Edo North Senatorial District of Edo State. During the operation, eight suspected kidnappers…