Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has firmly stated that he is not running for the presidency in 2027, despite growing speculation about his political future. In an exclusive interview with Arise Television on Friday, El-Rufai clarified that he is not currently seeking any elective office.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially received three bids to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Morocco, South Africa in partnership with Botswana, and Ethiopia have all thrown their hats into the ring, submitting their expressions of interest just ahead of the Thursday deadline.
Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has confirmed that he will attend an invitation from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This announcement came following an alleged attempt by security operatives to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday.
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has highlighted clean cooking solutions as a driving force for equitable and sustainable development across Africa. His statement was released to mark the International Day of Clean Energy.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgment on nine appeals brought by rival factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a dispute over the party’s national convention. The convention, which took place on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, led to the election of Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as the National Chairman, along with other national officers.
Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has issued a firm reminder that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will end in just 17 days, with officials emphasizing that no extensions will be granted despite sluggish participation at accredited centers across the country. The deadline, set for Thursday, February 26, 2026, comes amid warnings from the board about deliberate attempts by examination cheats to mislead candidates into delaying their sign-ups, potentially to enable malpractice.
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has firmly stated that he is not running for the presidency in 2027, despite growing speculation about his political future. In an exclusive interview with Arise Television on Friday, El-Rufai clarified that he is not currently seeking any elective office.
