President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law. The new law follows the recent passage of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, by the National Assembly. The Senate had earlier amended clause 28 of the bill, reducing the notice period for general elections from 360 […]
Day: February 18, 2026
DSS Arrests El-Rufai Minutes After Release By EFCC
The Department of State Service (DSS) on Wednesday night arrested former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as soon as he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). El-Rufai has been detained by the EFCC over corruption allegations since Monday. It was gathered that the former governor was […]
Explosion in Plateau Mine kills no Fewer Than 30 persons
At least 30 people have been suspected dead after an explosion occurred at a mining site at Kampani Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, confirmed the development, saying, “The explosion, caused by a suspected gas leak, killed at least […]