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Kaduna Terror Victims Demand Accountability for Rights Abuses Under El-Rufai Administration

by Nelson Ugwuagbo February 17, 2026

A coalition of terror victims in Kaduna State has called for accountability over human rights abuses perpetrated under the eight-year administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The victims made the call on Monday in a statement signed on their behalf by a coalition of human rights defenders including former chairman of the National Human Rights …

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Between Facts And Half‑Truths: Correcting Luka Binniyat’s Narrative on Kajuru’s IDPs

As Kaduna State faces its own share of terrorists’ and bandits’ attempts to exploit the transition period occasioned by the change of guard in the Nigerian military hierarchy, by seeking to regroup and unleash mayhem, citizens must place the interest …

Nigerians seek Diasporas’ Intervention in Economic and Political Recovery

Exposed: Face of MINT Acting Director Adesoji Ogungbesan Who Wasted N86m On Rat Gum

Exposed: How NPA Tincan Island Port Manager Sylvester Othuke Egede allegedly diverted N511m government funds through his relatives and companies

Group accuses UBEC Chairman Dr. Hamid Bobboyi of false assets declaration and criminal infractions: Calls for Dr Bobboyi’s investigation and prosecution

Group calls on Nigeria police to pull out its cooperative account from UBA: Alleges backdoor arrangement that shortchanges the police officers’ fund

Investigation

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BURSTED: NSITF CEO MOVES On ₦297Billion Fund, Operates Over 100 Bank Accounts Linked To One BVN

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye, is accused of operating more than 100 bank accounts linked to a single Bank Verification Number (BVN) and granting himself “unlimited spending powers” to siphon and misappropriate funds belonging to Nigerian workers. Multiple internal …

FRSC boss Shehu Mohammed to spend N1.2b on tours, N350m on house rent out of N10.8billion 2025 overhead budget

Group threatens to sue OAGF if it obliges FRSC N2.3b ‘Operating Surplus” reimbursement request without a forensic audit of revenue leakages

How Cardoso’s boy in MINT Mustapha Oladeji Mohammed-Jimoh pockets N60m leave allowance as a contract staff

Employment scam in MINT: Group petitions CBN, National Assembly, CCB, others: CBN Deputy Governor Emem Usoro; her aide Olakunle Abiola indicted

OPINION

Opinion

Ministers’ Certificate Forgery: A Scandal of Credentials, Cover-Up and Questions Unanswered

Trump’s Threat on Nigeria is opportunity for President Tinubu to act…

Honorable Wole Oke and the Israeli Lobby: A Question of Loyalty and National Interest

Uzodimma’s Imo Miracle: How Do We Ensure That the Momentum Is Not Lost?

Group hails Remi Tinubu’s National Library Project; appeals to FCT minister to make library/ICT centers mandatory for estate approvals

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Kaduna Terror Victims Demand Accountability for Rights Abuses Under El-Rufai Administration

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BREAKING: INEC announces timetable, schedule of 2027 elections

Aso Rock to disconnect from nat’l grid in March – Perm Sec

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Tyla Beats Nigerian Heavyweights to Win Best African Music Performance at 2026 Grammys
by Nelson Ugwuagbo
by Nelson Ugwuagbo
South African singer Tyla has emerged victorious ahead of several Nigerian music heavyweights to win the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The …
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Ijebu-Ode gears up for major tourism boost

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TB Joshua raped, tortured worshippers, faked miracles – BBC report

Outrage sparks as 54-year-old man weds four-year-old girl: Advocates demand justice

Anambra’s Battle Against Erosion: 169 Communities Struggle, Residents Seek Urgent Solutions

I lost my sight while solving Mathematics questions – Blind student honoured by WAEC

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AFCON Initiative drives stronger Nigeria Morocco cooperation

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Morocco defeat Nigeria on penalties, clinch AFCON final spot

Burkina Faso sack coach Traore after AFCON exit

Manchester United Sack Head Coach Ruben Amorim

Super Eagles To Battle Gabon in Crucial World Cup Playoff

Business

Investment Platform Allegedly Linked to Jim Ovia Promises High Returns

by Folarin Kehinde

A new investment platform reportedly linked to businessman Jim Ovia has generated widespread attention across Nigeria following claims of guaranteed multi-million naira returns for participants. At a recent presentation, promoters …

by Folarin Kehinde

AI may outsmart humanity in five years — Musk

by Folarin Kehinde

Billionaire entrepreneur and Tesla Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could surpass the combined intelligence of humanity within the next five years, a development he …

by Folarin Kehinde

31 errors in New Tax laws – Obi slams FG

by Folarin Kehinde

FG Petroleum Imports Crashes 54% to $6.7bn After Improved Local Refining

by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Thailand Relaunches Africa Initiative to Boost Global South Ties

by Folarin Kehinde

Otti Reaffirms Commitment to Foreign Investment as Abia–Türkiye Summit Opens

by Folarin Kehinde

BREAKING: President Tinubu Approves 15% Import Duty on Diesel and Petrol

by Folarin Kehinde

Access Bank UK Funds CEO’s £15m London Mansion

by Nelson Ugwuagbo

HEALTH

Pathfinder International Launches Women&Co in Nigeria to Drive Women-Led Innovation in Health, Climate Resilience

Resident doctors shut down hospitals nationwide

Nurses deny FG’s Claim, Insist Strike Continues

Health Ministry Warns Against Salt Misinformation, Counters Pastor Oyakhilome’s Claims

FCT declares Free Health Insurance, C-Section Services for Pregnant Women

Nigeria Receives Over One Million Gavi-Funded Vaccine Doses to Combat...

Meningitis outbreak kills 26 in Kebbi

FG Approves N4.8bn for HIV Treatment Following U.S. Aid Suspension

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GENERAL

Only experienced and Authorised body can train the public in Auctioneering sector...

by Folarin Kehinde

Group urges FG to create YouthWASH Fund to boost innovation, creativity in...

by Folarin Kehinde

U.S. pauses visa processing for Nigeria, 74 others

by Folarin Kehinde January 14, 2026

The United States government has paused visa processing for citizens of Nigeria and 74 other countries as it moves to tighten enforcement of public charge rules aimed at preventing migrants …

Uganda to shut down internet ahead of Thursday election

January 13, 2026

BREAKING: President Maduro Captured, Flown Out of Venezuela – Trump

January 3, 2026

Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS ‘Terrorist Scum’ in Nigeria after killings of Christians

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