Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 15.10%
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 15.10 per cent in January 2026. The NBS announced the rate via its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released on Monday, February 16, 2026. The bureau said the CPI, which measures the changes in prices of goods and services, declined to 127.4 in January 2026, reflecting...
2027 elections: Obi warns against rigging, urges voters to be vigilant
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has issued a stern warning to election officials and stakeholders, urging Nigerians to ensure that every vote counts in the 2027 general election. Obi stressed that anyone who attempts to manipulate or obstruct the counting of votes will be held accountable for undermining the country’s democracy. “Unlike in the past, in 2027 our votes MUST...
Troops bust cow rustling ring fueling Benue killings
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested suspected cattle rustlers linked to violent attacks in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State following two separate security operations. Security sources said the troops responded on February 15 to an attack on herders at Amua Village, situated between Daudu and Umenger/Ukpiam. The incident left one herder dead, while...
US freezes assets of eight Nigerians over Boko Haram, ISIL links
The United States government has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having ties to Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), following fresh sanctions issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The action was announced in a sanctions document released over the weekend, running into more than 3,000 pages,...
Madagascar cyclone: Over 16,000 displaced as death toll rises to 59
No fewer than 59 people have been confirmed dead in Cyclone Gezani in Madagascar. The National Bureau for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) confirmed the death toll on Monday, saying the cyclone displaced 16,428, 15 people remain missing, 804 were injured, and 423,986 were classified as affected by the disaster. Gezani barrelled through Madagascar just 10 days after Tropical Cyclone Fytia...
El-Rufai arrives EFCC’s office as supporters, opponents clash in Abuja
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Monday appeared at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja over ongoing investigations linked to alleged corruption during his time in office. His arrival triggered tension around the commission’s premises, as security operatives reportedly barred members of his entourage from entering the facility. Supporters of the former governor gathered...
FG files criminal charges against El-Rufai over interception of Ribadu’s phone
The Federal High Court of Nigeria sitting in Abuja has filed criminal charges against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over allegations of unlawful interception of the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. According to the charge sheet marked before the Abuja Judicial Division, the Federal Republic of Nigeria is listed as the complainant, while El-Rufai, 65,...
PalmPay denies loan claims, warns against defamatory content
PalmPay Nigeria has issued a disclaimer distancing itself from what it described as defamatory content circulating on social media, clarifying that the company is not a loan provider and warning against the unauthorized use of its brand identity. The company stressed that “PalmPay is not a loan company,” adding that any claims suggesting otherwise are false and misleading. While acknowledging the...
Clash over graveyard access leaves several injured in Kaduna
A dispute over access to a graveyard on Monday escalated into violent clashes in Kaduna South, Kaduna State, leaving several people injured and two houses burnt. According to security sources, a distress call at about 9:00 a.m. reported that youths from Makera Village went to Ungwan Mission to clear overgrown bushes at an abandoned Muslim graveyard, intending to reopen it. During...
Troops kill 2 terrorists, recover weapons in Ondo
The troops of 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, have neutralised two terrorists during a tactical operation conducted along the Akunu–Auga Road in Ondo State. The Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 32 Artillery Brigade, Major Irabor Njoka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Njoka said the troops, while acting on credible human intelligence regarding the movement...
