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Abuja

February 19, 2026

Wike hails Tinubu’s prompt assent to electoral bill

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has hailed President Bola Tinubu for the prompt signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law.

Wike with Tinubu
February 19, 2026

Abuja nurses, midwives decry ‘one-chance’ attack on colleague, demand justice

National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Abuja, Wuse General Hospital, Nyesom Wike

Wike
February 18, 2026

ICPC arrests El-Rufai after release from EFCC custody

ICPC did not specifically state its reasons for arresting Mr El-Rufai on Wednesday night.

Sad El-Rufai
February 18, 2026
Bwari PDP candidate steps down for APC’s Joshua Musa
February 18, 2026

Türkiye moves to scale trade volume with Nigeria to $5 billion

Turkish ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, says Türkiye intends to scale up its current trade volume of $2 billion with Nigeria to $5 billion.

Mehmet Poroy
February 17, 2026

10 suspects arrested for kidnapping, vandalism in Abuja: NSCDC

“An 18-year-old male was arrested for allied offences involving power and communications infrastructure vandalism,” Mr Afolabi said.

NSCDC officers
February 17, 2026

Alleged Fraud: El-Rufai to spend second night in EFCC’s custody

Mr El-Rufai is being grilled over alleged fraud during his tenure as governor from 2015 to 2023.

Sad El-Rufai
February 17, 2026

Electoral Act: Reps to investigate use of tear gas on protesters at NASS

Reps spokesman Akin Rotimi said the House will review the circumstances that resulted in the police’s use of tear gas to disperse protesters.

House of Reps
February 17, 2026

FCT Elections: INEC warns transport unions against logistical lapses

Mr Amupitan expressed concern over past experiences in the deployment of vehicles during elections.

Joash Amupitan
February 17, 2026

U.S military intervention will help tackle Nigeria’s insurgency: Ex-Lawmaker

The former lawmaker welcomed U.S. military intervention in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts.

U.S. soldiers