CJN To Swear In 14 Federal High Court Judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, swear in 14 newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court. The ceremony is scheduled to hold in Courtroom Two of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja. The appointments follow the recommendation of 14 candidates by the National Judicial Council to […]
FG Launches Beyond Oil Diversification Fund
The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) Fund Programme, a two-year initiative aimed at assessing economic risks and opportunities as the country transitions from heavy reliance on oil revenues. The programme, launched in Abuja, is designed to support the development of policy options for long-term economic diversification beyond the […]
Gov. AbdulRazaq Visits Niger Governor Over Terror Attacks
Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has paid a condolence visit to Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, following recent terrorist attacks in communities under the Borgu Emirate. The attacks, which occurred in parts of Niger State, reportedly left several people dead, displaced residents and destroyed property and means […]
Tinubu Urges Release Of South Sudan VP
President Bola Tinubu has called for the immediate and unconditional release of South Sudan’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, and other detained opposition figures, urging swift implementation of the country’s revitalised peace agreement. Tinubu’s position was delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee for South Sudan, known as […]
FG Charges El-Rufai Over Alleged Phone Interception
The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged unlawful interception of phone communications. The charge, marked C2/99/2026 and dated February 16, 2026, lists the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the complainant and El-Rufai as the defendant. According to court documents, the prosecution alleges that during an appearance […]
Kano Flags Off Ramadan Rice Distribution, NUJ Launches Cooperative
Abba Kabir Yusuf has launched the distribution of 54,600 bags of rice to vulnerable residents as part of the state’s annual Ramadan relief programme. The exercise was flagged off on Saturday at Maganda Road in Kano, according to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Yusuf said the initiative, marking the 1447 […]
Governors Condemn Niger, Kwara Terror Attacks
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned weekend terrorist attacks in Niger and Kwara states that left several people dead and others abducted. The forum expressed concern over Saturday night’s assault on the communities of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso and Pissa in Niger State, where gunmen reportedly killed residents and kidnapped others. It also condoled with the […]
Former Kaduna Governor Nasiru El-Rufai Appears Before EFCC
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, has responded to an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption during his tenure. El-Rufai, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), arrived at the EFCC headquarters accompanied by hundreds of supporters. The former governor had previously resisted arrest at the […]
UNILORIN Staff Association Pays Tribute To Late Prof. Badmas Yusuf
The leadership and members of the Ilorin Emirate Staff Association (IESA) visited the family of their former Chairman, the late Prof. Badmas Olanrewaju Yusuf, to express condolences and honor his legacy. The visit took place on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Speaking during the visit, IESA Chairman Prof. Ibrahim Kayode Adam described Prof. Yusuf as an […]
UNILORIN Hosts Workshop To Enhance Ph.D. Students’ Research Skills
The University of Ilorin Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS) has organised a five-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening research skills and proposal-writing competence among its Ph.D. students. The initiative, held from February 10, 2026, focused on equipping students to become comprehensive knowledge producers rather than merely holders of doctoral degrees. Speaking to UNILORIN […]
