Day: February 21, 2026

Alleged wiretap: FG to arraign el-Rufa’i on alleged cybercrime, security breach Feb. 25

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FG to arraign el Rufa'i

The Federal Government will, on February 25, arraign a former governor of Kaduna State and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nasir el-Rufa’i, on alleged cybercrime and breach of national security. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, assigned the case to Justice Joyce AbdulMalik, also of the FHC, and fixed the arraignment for the said date. Recall that the Department of State Services (DSS) had on Monday, filed a 3-count criminal charge against the former governor, following his statement on wiretapping the telephone…

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Shops destroyed, as fire guts another market in Kano

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Kano fire guts another market

Barely six days after the Singer Market inferno destroyed over 1,000 shops, the Fatima Simra Multi-Purpose Market, located at the Dakata Small-Scale and Industry Multi-Purpose Market, was engulfed in the wee-hours of yesterday, destroying no fewer than 50 shops. Public Relations Officer of the Kano Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, noted that the fire started at 5:50a.m, and that the Fire Service is still battling to put it out. He noted that they have yet to ascertain the level of damage caused, as investigations will…

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Tinubu calls for orderly conduct ahead of FCT, Kano, Rivers polls

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Tinubu on bye elections

President Bola Tinubu has called for peaceful and orderly conduct during today, Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano State and Rivers states. The President, in an issued statement yesterday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, urged security agencies to exercise restraint and the electoral body to strengthen public confidence in the process. “President Tinubu urged all eligible voters to come out and vote without fear, emphasising that the democratic process thrives best in an atmosphere of calm, tolerance, and mutual respect”, the statement read. He appealed to voters,…

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Borno: Zulum invests ₦12.9bn aeronautics scholarship in 54 students

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Zulum invests on scholarship

…To train as pilots, engineers Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has approved a ₦12.9 billion scholarship scheme to sponsor 54 indigenes of the state to study aeronautics and engineering, alongside various professional certifications at Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management. The Senior Technical Assistant to the governor on Print and Digital Communications, AbdulRahman Bundi, in a statement yesterday, said that the training programme covers basic pilot training. It includes 10 beneficiaries specialising in Aerospace Engineering, 11 in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 11 in Mechatronics Engineering, 12 in Software…

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FCT Polls: Supreme, Appeal Courts defy Wike’s public holiday

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The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal in Abuja yesterday held proceedings as scheduled despite the public holiday declared by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, ahead of today’s Area Council elections. The FCT Administration had yesterday announced February 20, as a work-free day to enable residents to travel to their respective council areas to participate in the local government polls slated for today, February 21. While most offices under the FCT Civil Service complied with the directive, Nigeria’s two highest appellate courts opened and…

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“Invest in media, not just mosques” – Prof. Pantami urges Northern Muslims

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Prof. Pantami urges Muslims

Renowned Islamic scholar and cybersecurity expert, Prof. Ibrahim Pantami, has called on Northern Muslims to prioritise strategic investment in the media industry, warning that decades of under-investment have created what he described as a “dangerous communication deficit”. Pantami, a former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, made the call during a lecture at the ICECE AL-Noor Mosque in Abuja, where he spoke on the intersection of faith, communication and societal influence. Addressing a packed audience of scholars, professionals and community leaders, the professor argued that although Northern Nigeria and the…

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PENGASSAN faults Executive Order on oil revenue

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PENGASSAN faults Tinubu

…Says Tinubu ill-advised The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has faulted the Executive Order signed by President Bola Tinubu, targeted at promoting gas production in Nigeria.  Recall that Tinubu signed the Executive Order, titled: ‘The Upstream Petroleum Operations Cost-Efficiency Incentives Order (2025)’, on Thursday.  However, at a press conference in Abuja, PENGASSAN president, Festus Osifo, argued that the tax incentives granted to oil companies by the President may not help in the reduction of cost if insecurity is not addressed. “The Executive Order signed by…

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El-Rufa’i, Malami: “Anti-Corruption agencies target Opposition more than ruling party” – ADC raises alarm

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ADC raises alarm on anti corruption agencies

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of appearing more effective when investigations involve opposition figures. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation during an interview on television on Thursday, while reacting to the arrest and detention of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i. Abdullahi expressed concern that Nigeria’s anti-corruption institutions were increasingly being viewed as partisan. “We have the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission —…

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