Security forces clashed with suspected cattle rustlers in Rimi LGA, killing three bandits and a Divisional Police Officer.

Nigerian lawmakers to reconvene February 17 to review Electoral Act and adjust election notice period from 360 to 300 days.

Air chief Aneke says the Nigerian Air Force is procuring over 46 helicopters and UAVs to strengthen air operations.

INEC says it may seek legislative intervention on 2027 elections over Ramadan concerns as parties pledge readiness and stakeholders commend timetable release.

FRSC has cautioned motorists against drunk driving and excessive speed during Valentine’s Day celebrations, while deploying officers and breathalysers nationwide.

Femi Adegolu, Co-Founder, TradePal AI, says Bitcoin is digital gold, and has outperformed most traditional assets over time.

ADC condemns alleged attempt to arrest El-Rufai without warrant, warns against selective enforcement and political intimidation.

Nigeria secures permanent seat on African Central Bank board, reinforcing leadership in economic integration, peace, and democratic governance.

Professor Adi Bongo says Nigeria’s borrowing and asset sales face risk of failure due to weak institutional oversight.

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa plans to deploy the army to support police against soaring gang violence and organised crime.

INEC has released 2027 election timetable; February 20 for presidential and national assembly, March 6 for gubernatorial and state assemblies.

Ukraine intelligence reveals two Nigerians died in Luhansk drone strike while serving in Russian military positions.

Nigeria’s Agriculture minister Abubakar Kyari appointed IFAD chairman; pledges unity, impartial leadership, and strengthened governance across the institution’s global operations.

LP Chairman Usman claims assailants broke into Labour Party offices in Abuja, seizing documents and damaging property, prompting police deployment.

ActionAid Nigeria’s Country Director Mamedu says BVAS safeguards, timestamps and geolocation make result manipulation impossible, urging mandatory electronic transmission.

Rivers governor Fubara highlights surveyors’ role in land management, infrastructure, and conflict resolution as vital for development and orderly governance.

NNPP chieftain Aliu says proposed US legislation is politically motivated and wrongly links Kwankwaso to religious violations.

Senate says INEC lacks e-voting capacity; IReV merely uploads manually counted results, while CSOs warn of potential ambiguities in revised bill.

United Nigeria Airlines will commence direct flights from Lagos to New York by mid-2026, to mark its fifth anniversary.

FRSC dismisses 31 for desertion, 5 for scandalous acts, 7 for patrol misconduct, reinforcing zero-tolerance policy.