February 2026 – Page 77

Forum Hails Kaduna Gov For Restoring Christian Pilgrimage

20.02.2026

The Forum of 19 Northern States Christians, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has commended Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, for restoring the Christian pilgrimage programme in Kaduna State, 11 years after it was suspended by the administration of former governor Nasir El-Rufai. The leadership of the Forum, which was known as the 19 Northern...

Epstein: Police Arrest, Release Ex-Prince Andrew On Suspicion Of Misconduct

20.02.2026

Andrew MountbattenWindsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested and later released yesterday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. While Andrew has consistently denied any wrong- doing in relation to his friendship with Epstein, concerns about MountbattenWindsor’s links...

ADC Slams Tinubu Over Hasty Signing Of Electoral Act

20.02.2026

…vows to defend Nigeria’s democracy The African Democratic Congress (ADC) yesterday rejected the amended ElectoralLaw, accusing President Bola Tinubu of weakening democratic credibility by signing the Act into law. In a statement, the opposition questioned Tinubu’s hasty signing of the document despite the widespread opposition to the law. It expressed its preparedness “to defend the...

NANS Gives Ultimatum For Reversal Of Fees Hike In Tertiary Institutions

20.02.2026

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has issued a seven-day notice to tertiary institutions that have imposed arbitrary tuition fee increases to open dialogue with Student Union Governments (SUGs) in their respective institutions for a review of the increments, warning that failure to engage constructively could trigger a peaceful, but coordinated...

Court Reserves Judgment As SERAP Seeks Dismissal Of DSS’ N5bn Defamation Suit

20.02.2026

An Abuja High Court yesterday adjourned indefinitely judgment on a N5.5 billion defamation suit instituted by two employees of the Department of the State Service (DSS) against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). Justice Halilu Yusuf reserved the judgment on the matter after taking arguments for and against the suit by the three parties....

Mpigi’s Death So Sad, Devastating –Senate

20.02.2026

The membership of the Senate has further numbers reduced, following the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District. The lawmaker, who was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, reportedly died at the age of 64 after a brief illness. News of his death was confirmed at the budget defence session the...

Deputy Speaker Faces LPDC Probe Over Alleged NYSC–law School Overlap

20.02.2026

A lawyer has asked the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) to investigate the House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu over the validity of his enrolment as a lawyer as well as his participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 1st Vice President John AikpokpoMartins had petitioned the LPDC...

Lagos Wealth Fund Bankable Architecture For Infrastructure Devt –LASG

20.02.2026

The Lagos State Government has described the proposed Lagos State Wealth Fund (LSWF) as a blueprint for sustainable investment, fiscal stability and long-term wealth creation for the State, as well as a strategic investment vehicle to safeguard Lagos State’s future and secure the prosperity of generations yet unborn. Speaking to journalists during a Lagos State...

Group Condemns Prolonged Detention Of Sylva’s Aides

20.02.2026

Stakeholders under the auspices of Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE) have condemned the continuous detention of the younger brother and aides of former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva. The group described the development as “ a deliberate, calculated and premeditated torture”. The stakeholders, in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos, and signed by...

Bauchi Gov Swears In New Commissioner, 5 Advisers, Others

20.02.2026

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has beefed up his cabinet by swearing-in a new Commissioner of Education, five Special Advisers, and two members of the Civil Service Commission, Speaking during the ceremony yesterday in Bauchi, he said the appointments followed a meticulous assessment of the appointees’ pedigree, experience, and public acceptability. Mohammed noted that the...