Month: February 2026

The Presidency has officially confirmed the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and announced the immediate appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police. In a formal statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun following the submission of a letter in which he cited pressing family considerations […]

The Presidency has confirmed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as the Inspector-General of Police, bringing an end to his tenure as the nation’s top law enforcement officer. According to the Presidency, Egbetokun submitted his resignation letter, citing family matters that require his full and undivided attention. His decision marks a significant development within the country’s security leadership at a time when concerns over national safety remain at the forefront of […]

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 26.5 percent. This move reflects the Bank’s ongoing effort to stimulate economic activity and provide some relief to businesses and consumers facing persistent high borrowing costs in the economy. In addition to adjusting the MPR, the CBN has maintained the structure of its standing facilities […]

Moroccan international footballer Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial in France over a rape allegation that first emerged in 2023. Hakimi, who plays as a defender for Paris Saint-Germain and represents the Morocco national team, has firmly denied the accusation. In a statement shared on social media on Tuesday, the 25-year-old described the allegation as unjust and expressed confidence that the judicial process would clear his name. “This is […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that the split polling units used during the February 21 Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory were created in February 2022, not in 2026. The commission dismissed allegations that voters were migrated shortly before the election, stating clearly that no voter redistribution took place in 2026. It explained that the adjustments being referenced were part of a nationwide restructuring exercise […]

The Federal Government has stated that the 2025 agreement signed with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is aimed at strengthening university autonomy while promoting long-term stability in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Arabi, made this known during a working visit to Yakubu Gowon University in Gwagwalada, Abuja. Arabi explained that the agreement, which is scheduled to take effect […]

Muyiwa Adekeye, spokesperson to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has disclosed that the ex-governor reportedly suffered a nosebleed while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement issued late Monday, Adekeye also alleged that the commission prevented one of El-Rufai’s wives from handing food to him directly on February 17, instructing her instead to pass the meal through its personnel. El-Rufai had presented […]

Singer Asake, born Ahmed Ololade, has become the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria, further cementing his dominance in the country’s digital music space. The milestone was announced as Spotify marked its fifth anniversary in Nigeria, with the streaming platform unveiling its top five most-streamed artists in the country since launch. Asake leads the chart, followed by Wizkid in second place and Seyi Vibez in third. Burna Boy […]