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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Sokoto State Chapter, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its decision to fix the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections for Saturday, February 21, 2026, a date that coincided with the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking on the development, the Chairman of MURIC in Sokoto State, Dr. Muhammad Mansur Aliyu, Esq., described the decision as insensitive, exclusionary and discriminatory against Muslims, particularly residents of the FCT. He explained that Ramadan is a sacred period marked by fasting from dawn to sunset,…

A potential disaster was averted on Sunday morning in Kaduna following the swift intervention of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) after a loaded fuel tanker crashed at NEPA Roundabout along Ahmadu Bello Way. The incident, which occurred at about 7:15 a.m. on February 8, 2026, involved a lone tanker that fell on the roadway, raising fears of a possible fire outbreak and secondary accidents in the busy area. According to the FRSC Kaduna State Sector Command, a distress call was received shortly after the crash, prompting the immediate deployment…

The Federal Government has approved the reopening of the Tsamiya Border Corridor in Kebbi State as part of sustained efforts to strengthen border governance, boost legitimate transit trade, and enhance national security. The development was disclosed during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement convened by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi. The forum brought together key stakeholders including security agencies, traditional rulers, economic operators, and international customs representatives to deliberate on practical measures for reinforcing Nigeria’s north-west border architecture while ensuring seamless…

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), in partnership with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and the Ports and Customs Efficiency Committee (PCEC), has stepped up efforts to actualise a seven-day cargo dwell time at Nigeria’s seaports. This followed a three-day high-level stakeholder engagement held in Lagos under the Business Environment Enhancement Programme Accelerator (BEEPA), themed “Achieving a 7-Day Cargo Dwell Time.” The engagement was hosted by the NPA at the Lagos Port Complex (LPC), Apapa. The NPA said the meeting was organised after an extensive “shadowing” exercise, during which…

Excel Optoelectronics Company Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, Amb. Emmanuel Shoon Patrick, have rejected allegations of fraud and financial impropriety contained in recent media reports, describing them as misleading, unverified and damaging to their reputation.   In a detailed Right of Reply issued in response to publications dated December 16, 2025 and February 5, 2026, the company faulted reports claiming that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) had referred Excel LED and Amb. Patrick to the Inspector-General of Police over alleged diversion of funds linked to airport…

The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to victims of the recent killings in Woro and Nuku communities of Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State. Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Zubaida Umar said: “Our hearts go out to the families and communities affected by this tragic incident. NEMA remains fully committed to providing timely humanitarian assistance and support to help alleviate the suffering of the displaced and distressed residents. We are working closely with our state…