Kano State held its first peaceful by-election in years, marking a democratic milestone with no violence and low turnout.

Nigeria delays 2024 capital spending as ministries report zero allocations, sparking debt and budget concerns.

Nigeria wins $6.2M arbitration against UK firm over failed e-Procurement project, citing contract breaches and failed testing.

NDLEA arrested Trans Fortress CEO Raji in Lagos Feb. 12, 2026, after seizing 89kg of cannabis and a truck, linking him to a drug network.

On Feb. 17, 2026, NURTW members attacked APC officials in Ondo State, injuring several during a meeting, with claims the governor orchestrated the assault.

Nigeria’s Supreme Court will swear in Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole on Feb. 25, 2026, to fill a vacancy.

Fourteen people died when a crowded wedding boat capsized on Nigeria’s Niger River on February 13, 2026.

Nigerian businessman Osabohein Ologbose and associates charged with $1.8M fraud using investor funds for a music studio.

A Nigerian traditional ruler urges President Tinubu to release or deport IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, citing youth unrest and the irony of honoring a figure seen as Kanu’s counterpart.

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai to face arraignment on Feb. 25, 2026, over phone tapping and cybercrime charges linked to Nigeria’s NSA.