The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismantled a notorious armed robbery syndicate operating across Abuja. Authorities arrested 13 suspects and recovered weapons, ammunition, and a stolen vehicle. This was revealed in a statement issued on February 13, 2026, signed by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Police Command, Abuja, …
At least five major capital projects in Lagos State’s budget, collectively valued at over ₦3.7 billion, recorded a performance of less than 20 per cent. Similarly, several projects posted zero execution, even as audit findings revealed ₦326.2 million in financial and administrative discrepancies across ministries and agencies. The revelation is contained in the Lagos State …
Counsel to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused security operatives of attempting to unlawfully arrest him on Thursday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, upon his return from Cairo, Egypt. In a statement dated February 12, 2026, and signed by Ubong Akpan of the Chambers of Ubong Akpan, the lawyer said operatives …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has alerted that there may be a drop in electricity generation across the country as Seplat Energy Plc, its joint venture partner, will shut down its gas production facilities for four days for routine maintenance. NNPCL said the shutdown, which will take place from 12th to 15th February …
Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.459 million barrels per day in January 2026, up by 37,000 bpd when compared to December 2025 production of 1.422 million bpd. This is according to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) February 2026 Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) released on Wednesday, February 11. While the output …
The 2026 football calendar is barely underway, yet the managerial carousel is already spinning at full speed. Across Europe’s elite leagues, impatience has become the dominant currency. Reputation offers no shield. Silverware provides no immunity. Even long-term “projects” now operate on short-term tolerance. In just weeks, five high-profile managers have lost their jobs, each exit …
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has rejected a bill before the United States Congress that seeks to impose sanctions on its national leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over alleged “severe religious freedom violations.” The proposed legislation, introduced on Tuesday by five US lawmakers in the House of Representatives, directs the Secretary of State to submit …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have warned that persistent underfunding is weakening anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria. The heads of both agencies raised concerns on Tuesday during their 2026 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes. Musa Adamu Aliyu, …
A tense exchange broke out on Wednesday between Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, and Shuaibu Audu, minister of steel development, during a joint sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives committee on mines and steel development. The disagreement occurred at the ministry’s budget defence session, where lawmakers examined funding provisions and policy direction …
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from presiding over two cases involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. At Thursday’s court sitting, Justice Egwuatu said his decision to step aside from the cases was based on personal reasons and taken in the interest of …
