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Ramadan 2026: Saudi Arabia Sights Moon, Fasting Starts Wednesday

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Saudi Arabia confirmed the crescent moon sighting on Tuesday, marking the start of Ramadan 1447 AH. Consequently, the first day of fasting for the kingdom and several other nations begins on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.   With the Hilal confirmed, Taraweeh nightly prayers will commence this evening. Authorities have advised Muslims […]

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Senate Approves Electronic Transmission with Manual Backup

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   The Senate has approved electronic result transmission while retaining manual collation as a backup. This follows a rowdy session regarding the Electoral Act 2026, where lawmakers debated the balance between technology and traditional documentation.   In a dramatic vote, 55 senators supported the manual backup clause, while Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and […]

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FG to Establish Fire Stations in All 109 Senatorial Districts

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa       The Federal Government has finalized plans to build fire stations in all 109 senatorial districts nationwide. This initiative aims to improve emergency response times, enhance public safety, and better protect national assets from fire disasters.   The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Dr. Olumode Samuel-Adeyemi, announced the […]

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Six Travellers Abducted Along Naka-Makurdi Road in Benue

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Suspected bandits reportedly abducted six travellers early Tuesday along the Naka-Makurdi road in Benue State.    The victims were intercepted at Kula village, a community located near the state capital, while travelling in a convoy.   The group had journeyed from Ilorin on Monday and stayed overnight in Kogi State for […]

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MTN to Acquire IHS Towers in $6.2bn Deal

By Momodu Favour MTN Group Ltd. has agreed to acquire IHS Holding Ltd. in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.2bn in a landmark move set to reshape Africa’s telecommunications infrastructure landscape. IHS Towers announced the agreement on Tuesday, revealing that shareholders will receive $8.50 per share, representing a 239 per cent premium over the company’s […]

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Religion Not Constitutional Ground to Shift 2027 Polls, Experts Say

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Islamic clerics, and legal experts are debating the 2027 election schedule. The presidential poll is set for February 20, 2027, which coincides with both Ramadan and Lent.   CAN representative Daniel Atori noted that Lent has never hindered Christian voting in Nigeria. He cited the […]

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House of Representatives in Rowdy Session Over Electoral Act Amendment

By Momodu Favour Proceedings at the House of Representatives turned chaotic on Tuesday following sharp disagreements among lawmakers over a motion seeking to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The controversy erupted during plenary when Francis Waive, Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, moved a motion urging the chamber […]