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The Senate has begun a probe into the devastating fire at the Singer Market in Kano, one of the largest commercial hubs in Northern Nigeria, where goods and property valued at over Five Billion Naira (N5 Billion) were destroyed and more than 1,000 businesses were affected. Consequently, the Senate has mandated its Committees on Interior and Special Duties to conduct an on-the-spot assessment and investigate the immediate and remote cause(s) of the fire outbreak, and report back within four (4) weeks to the Senate. The Upper Chamber has directed the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, to assess the extent of…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has renamed the Benue Printing and Publishing Corporation after the late veteran journalist, Dan Agbese, in honour of his contributions to journalism and public discourse. The governor disclosed this on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, describing Agbese as one of Nigeria’s most respected journalists whose legacy deserved lasting recognition. “Last weekend, we laid to rest one of Nigeria’s most respected journalists, Chief Dan Agbese, whose courage, intellect, and lifelong dedication to truth left an enduring mark on our nation. “In honour of his remarkable legacy and immense contributions to journalism and public discourse, I…

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is currently facing multiple investigations and legal challenges involving anti-graft and security agencies, with fresh developments emerging from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the federal government. As at the time of filing this report, EFCC sources confirmed that the former governor remains with the commission in Abuja. His media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that El-Rufai honoured the commission’s invitation and has been cooperating with investigators. UPDATE: Malam Nasir @elrufai today honored the invitation extended to him by the EFCC. He had…

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has questioned the necessity of a dedicated hospital for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, describing the plan as a diversion from the commission’s primary responsibilities. Speaking during a recent session, Oshiomhole asked, “Do you have an INEC special disease?” He challenged the idea of INEC running its own medical facility in Abuja, pointing out that the commission already has offices in all 36 states. He argued that it would be impractical for staff in places such as Benin or Lagos to travel to the capital for medical treatment. According to Oshiomhole, INEC’s focus should remain on…

Nigerian travellers to the United Kingdom (UK) will begin using digital visas from February 25, 2026, as British authorities phase out physical visa stickers. In a statement on Monday, the British high commission (BHC) noted that the e-visas will replace the traditional stickers previously issued in Nigerian passports. This means travellers will access their visa electronically through their UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account, marking a significant step in modernising the UK’s visa process,” the statement reads. The BHC, however, noted that visa application requirements remain unchanged. Travellers will still apply as usual, attend a visa application centre to provide…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has signed a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Surbaban Broadband to redevelop Jabi Lake Waterfront into an internationally acclaimed mixed-use luxury destination. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, said during the signing ceremony in Abuja, that the development would position Abuja as a premier global destination akin to Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah. Wike urged the Surbaban Broadband team to adhere strictly to the terms of the MoU, ensuring transparency, sustainability, and excellence in execution. This ambitious initiative is projected to generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, stimulate economic growth, and elevate Abuja’s waterfront to…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the concept of a circular economy is inspiring the state to adopt innovative approaches that enable it to reclaim value where it is currently wasted. Speaking at the 2026 Nigeria Circular Economy Week, with the theme, “Turning Challenges into Markets,” held in Lagos, he said the goal is to ensure that the systems being built outlive the present administration. Represented by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, Sanwo-Olu said the circular economy framework has helped Lagos create systems that keep materials in circulation and build markets that turn environmental…

Former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for steadying Nigeria since assuming office in 2023. Ohakim spoke at the inauguration of 12 ward coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, where he said the country was like a sinking ship before President Tinubu took over. The former governor described the RHA as a movement anchored on unity and grassroots mobilisation, noting that its growing structure would soon outweigh online criticisms. Imo State RHA’s Coordinator, Goodluck Opiah, said the group would collaborate with party structures to promote…

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, arrived at the Yola International Airport, Adamawa State, for the inauguration of projects executed by the Governor Ahmadu Fintiri administration in Adamawa. The projects include model schools built across the 21 local government areas of the state by the Ahmad Fintiri administration. The model schools comprise pre-primary, primary, and junior secondary sections, with facilities such as sports complexes and other learning infrastructure. Other projects slated for inauguration include an eight-lane underpass bridge on Galadima Aminu Road linking Gimba to the state capital. Also to be inaugurated are a new multipurpose hall, a remodelled high court,…

The United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links to the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. This was contained in a 3,000-page document dated February 10, released by the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and sighted by the correspondent on Monday. The document also identified individuals sanctioned for cybercrime-related offences and other security threats. The pronouncement comes on the heels of recent recommendations by the US Congress for visa bans and asset freezes on persons and groups accused of violations of religious…