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The Budget Office of the Federation has defended the legality of Executive Order 9 (EO9), stating that the directive does not create new law but reinforces constitutional provisions governing the custody and management of Federation revenues. In a statement issued on February 23, 2026, Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, said claims that the executive order amounts to lawmaking by the President are based on a misunderstanding of both the Constitution and the fiscal issues involved. Nigeria’s Economic Future Lies Beyond Oil- Minister Yakubu explained that Section 80(1) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution (as amended) requires that all revenues or…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned 40 refurbished vehicles belonging to the State Transport Company, in a move that underscores his administration’s commitment to revitalising public transportation and improving mobility across the state. This was contained in a statement made available by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad in Kano on Monday. Breaking: Federal Government Unveils Plan to Cut Transport Costs Speaking at the commissioning held at the Government House, the Governor stated that the rehabilitation of the vehicles forms part of his government’s broader agenda to strengthen public infrastructure, create employment opportunities, and ease transportation…

Sani Dutsinma Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 8 Division have foiled an ambush by suspected Lakurawa terrorist elements near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State, killing five attackers and recovering weapons, cash, and other operational items. The incident occurred as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgha Koughna, was on his way to visit frontline troops deployed in the state. In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the division, the GOC’s convoy came under sudden and intense…

A coalition of civil society organisations and faith-based leaders has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of defying a subsisting court order by allegedly continuing to hold 16-year-old Walida Abdulhadi in custody, calling for immediate compliance with judicial directives and an independent investigation into an officer linked to the case. PRNigeria reports that a petition filed by lawyers under Gamji Lawchain on behalf of Walida’s father alleges that a DSS officer abducted the teenager more than two years ago, detained her unlawfully, sexually exploited her, and compelled her conversion from Islam to Christianity without parental consent. To DSS Boss:…

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has filed a suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, challenging what he described as the unlawful invasion of his residence in Abuja. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026, was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Through his legal team led by Oluwole Iyamu, El-Rufai is asking the court to nullify a search warrant issued by a magistrate court in the Federal Capital Territory on February 4, 2026. Court Grants El-Rufai N100m Bail, Orders Monthly DSS Reporting The warrant authorised operatives of the anti-corruption agency to search and seize items…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC has arraigned a staff member of the Ebonyi State Accountant-General’s Office, Obasi Nicholas Sunday, over alleged money laundering involving ₦61 million. Obasi was arraigned before Justice H. I. O. Oshomah of the Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on a two-count charge marked FHC/A1/6C/25. ICPC Arraigns Visa Agent Over Alleged UK Visa Fraud in Lagos According to the Commission, the defendant, who is a signatory to the Ebonyi State Government Shopping Mall Account domiciled with United Bank for Africa (UBA), allegedly engaged in structured cash transactions designed to…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC has successfully tracked and verified the execution of three motorised borehole projects in Ondo State under its Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative (CEPTI), reinforcing its commitment to transparency and accountability in public project implementation. The projects, awarded by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, were monitored by an ICPC tracking team alongside representatives of the agency and accredited Project Management Consultants. According to the Commission, the projects were approved during the NPHCDA Tenders Board meeting held on November 20, 2024, and formally awarded on November 21, 2024, to…

The Kano State Censorship Board has revoked the operational license of Sunsiro Entertainment, an open theatre located along Yahaya Gusau Road in Sharada, Kano, citing security concerns raised by residents and supported by police findings. The decision was approved by the Board’s Executive Secretary, Abba El‑Mustapha, following recommendations from the Board’s supervisory team and a police report. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Board’s Information Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman. Global Outcry as Israel Keeps Al-Aqsa Mosque Closed During Ramadan According to the statement, residents of the Sharada Yahaya Gusau area had lodged formal complaints alleging that…

Chidi Okpala Abuja, Nigeria – February 23, 2026Two years ago, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), appointed a new Executive Management Team at Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and this marked a defining moment in Nigeria’s digital evolution. Today, as the organisation marks the second anniversary of the appointment of four distinguished Nigerians; Prof. Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Honourable Olusegun Olulade, Executive Director Customer Centricity and Marketing, Muhammed Sani Ibrahim; Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services and Olumbe Akinkugbe, Executive Director, Digital Exploration and Technical Services to Galaxy Backbone Limited,…

The Transmission Company of TCN Nigeria has successfully restored the 330kV Shiroro–Mando Transmission Line 2 to service after completing essential repair works. In a post on its X handle on Monday, the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the transmission line was re-energised at 8:32 pm on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following extensive technical interventions carried out by TCN engineers.   The restoration process was executed with a focus on ensuring the integrity and operational reliability of the infrastructure, with strict adherence to safety and quality standards. “With both Line 1 and Line 2 now operational, the Shiroro–Mando 330kV…

Serena Williams’ former coach Rick Macci believes the 23-times Grand Slam champion is certain to return to competitive tennis, saying the 44-year-old is “going all out” in training to prepare for a comeback. Williams, who won her last Grand Slam singles title in 2017 and has not competed since the 2022 U.S. Open, can officially enter tournaments after rejoining the tennis anti-doping testing pool last year. The American has denied that she is preparing to return to the sport she dominated for two decades, but raised eyebrows last month by deflecting questions about a comeback during an appearance on NBC’s…

The All Progressives Congress APC has thrown its weight behind the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asserting that the former Rivers State governor has the constitutional freedom to campaign for any candidate in any political party, regardless of affiliation. In an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka addressed the controversy surrounding Wike’s support for APC candidates in the February 21 FCT Area Council elections. Masu Biyayya ga Wike Sun Mamaye Tikitin Takarar APC a Rivers “If Nyesom Wike wants to go on campaigning for any candidate in any party…

Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, also known as Simi, has responded to controversy surrounding some of her old social media posts, stating that the comments were misinterpreted and unrelated to any improper conduct. The reaction followed renewed online discussions after the singer spoke against rape amid conversations triggered by the Mirabel TikToker case, which recently gained traction on social media. She said that men should stop raping women and rapists should be castrated, citing that almost every woman she knows has been sexually assaulted, which resulted in a social media battle between her and those with contradictory opinions After…

The Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry, has decorated six newly promoted officers elevated from the rank of Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II) at the Centre’s headquarters in Abuja. The decoration ceremony, marked a significant milestone in the careers of the officers, who were recognised for their service and contributions to the Nigeria Police Force. In his remarks, CP Henry congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to demonstrate renewed commitment to their duties, especially in combating cybercrime, which remains a growing security concern in the country.…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, sitting at Life Camp, Abuja, presided by Hon. Justice J.O.E Adeyemi-Ajayi, has granted an interim injunction restraining Omoyele Sowore and Sahara Reporters from further publishing defamatory contents and other related matters deemed defamatory against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Dr Kayode Egbetokun. According to the enrolled court order, the ruling followed an ex parte motion for Interim Injuction under reference M/2035/2026 dated the 10th day of February, 2026, and filed on the 11th day of February, 2026, by the Claimant/Applicant through his Counsel, Chief Ayotunde Ogunleye, SAN. The motion was brought pursuant…

New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents braced for a massive snowstorm hitting the northeast of the United States. Tens of millions of Americans from the US capital, Washington, to the northern state of Maine have prepared for up to two feet (60 centimetres) of snow forecast in some areas. Light snow and “freezing fog” with lows of 30F (-1C) were recorded in New York in the early hours of Monday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) said on its website. NWS also predicted blizzard conditions would “quickly materialise” from Maryland up…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Kano-based businesswoman for allegedly attempting to smuggle 3,200 tramadol capsules concealed in a fake pregnancy. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said in a statement on Sunday that Rabi Muhammed, 35, was arrested last Monday at the Seme border while trying to cross into Cotonou, Benin Republic. NDLEA, US AFRICOM Deepen Collaboration on Drug Control Babafemi explained that officers became suspicious of her protruding stomach, prompting a search. “Strapped to her abdomen was a pink-coloured calabash ingeniously crafted to simulate a baby bump and conceal the tramadol,” “The opioids were…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse stocked with banned, fake, and unregistered cosmetic products valued at over ₦3 billion at the APT Trade Fair Complex in Lagos. The facility, concealed within an uncompleted building, was found to contain large quantities of prohibited items, including 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap, and Extract Gold whitening soaps — products banned by the Federal Government due to health concerns. NAFDAC Raids Lagos Factories, Recovers ₦350m Counterfeit Alcohol Other items recovered from the warehouse include assorted perfumes, body oils, and cooking…

Ado Salisu The inaugural Ladies in Hospitality and Tourism (LIHAT) Awards is set to take center stage on 14th March 2026, honoring women making remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sector. Organized to commemorate International Women’s Day, the awards aim to recognize excellence, integrity, professionalism, and impactful leadership among women in the industry. Women Leaders in Tourism Set to Shine at LIHAT Awards 2026 The event will provide a structured platform for mentorship, networking, and intergenerational dialogue, enabling young and aspiring female professionals to learn from accomplished industry leaders. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, the Convener of…

The newly constructed TRC Bridge at the Challawa 6MW Hydro Power Site has been officially opened to the public, enhancing transportation and access between Turawa town, Karaye, Kiru, and surrounding communities. The inauguration was led by the Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Gaddafi Sani Shehu, who described the bridge as a landmark development that will significantly improve connectivity and socio-economic activities in the region. FreeTV Represents Nigeria’s Broadcasting Future, Not A Departure From DSO Vision He commended SKIPPER Nigeria Ltd for successfully executing the project, highlighting the company’s commitment to delivering sustainable infrastructure. “The TRC Bridge aligns with the…