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Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has said it is insulting for United States lawmakers to propose sanctions on Rabiu Kwankwaso over his role in implementing Sharia law during his tenure as Governor of Kano State. In a post shared on his X handle, Ahmad argued that Sharia is not a criminal concept and that its implementation does not constitute an offense warranting punitive action against any individual. He maintained that associating the proposed visa restrictions with Sharia enforcement misrepresents both the legal and religious context of the policy. The post reads, “It is insulting to suggest…

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said that it received with grave concern reports that a proposed bill before the United States Congress, the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act 2026 (HR 7457), allegedly references the name of its leader and principal, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in connection with claims of “severe religious freedom violations.” This is contained in a statement by the Movement’s spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, on Wednesday night. “We state unequivocally that these allegations are unfounded, misleading, and inconsistent with the verifiable public record of Senator Kwankwaso’s life and service. ”For over 30 years, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced that its joint venture partner, Seplat Energy Plc, will shut down its gas production facilities for four days for routine maintenance, a development expected to temporarily reduce gas supply to power generation companies and moderately impact electricity output nationwide. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, Andy Odeh, and titled “Notice of Scheduled Maintenance on Major Gas Plant and Facilities,” the national oil firm said the maintenance would run from February 12 to February 15, 2026. Seplat Energy, a joint venture partner of NNPC…

The All Progressives Congress and the New Nigeria Peoples Party have rejected the proposed visa bans and asset freezes recommended by United States lawmakers against ex-Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore over alleged violations of religious freedoms in Nigeria. The bill, titled, ‘The Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026,’ was introduced in the US House of Representatives by Rep Chris Smith alongside Reps Riley Moore, Brian Mast and Bill Huizenga. The bill recommends visa bans and asset freezes under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights…

American Open University, Nigeria, on Tuesday, officially launched its Global Campus in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, with a bold pledge to redefine higher education and bridge the gap between academic qualifications and workplace demands. The launch, which attracted academics, industry leaders, regulatory agencies and community stakeholders, was themed “Future Forward” and marked what organisers described as the beginning of a disruptive, technology-driven educational model for Nigeria and Africa. Speaking at the event, the President and Founder of the university, David Seyi Akanbi, said the institution was created to challenge the traditional promise of education that no longer guarantees employability.…

The Enugu State Government says over 1.5 million children have so far received vaccination against measles and rubella within one week of the ongoing statewide immunisation campaign against the diseases. The Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Ifeyinwa Ani-Ocheku, disclosed this during the flag-off of the integrated Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign held at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, on Wednesday. Ani-Ocheku said the figure represented about 68 per cent of the target population of 2.2 million children in the state, describing it as unprecedented and a demonstration of the state’s commitment to achieving zero cases…

The family of veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has dismissed viral rumours circulating on social media claiming that the film icon is dead. Reacting to the reports in a video shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, the actor’s eldest son, Leo Edochie, described the claim as false and malicious. “I’ve been receiving text messages and calls over the nonsense post by some people that our father, Chief Pete Edochie, is dead. It is a lie from the pit of hell,” he said. Leo added that the actor is alive and in good health, condemning those responsible for spreading the…

News » Premier League news » Everton newsFebruary 11, 2026 21:05 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Maguire fit for Everton game Manchester United have been handed a big injury boost for the Premier League clash against Everton on the road later this month. The Red Devils played out a frustrating 1-1 draw against West Ham United at the London Stadium. They were outplayed in multiple stages and eventually scored a late equaliser in stoppage time through Benjamin Sesko.In the same game, Harry Maguire was spotted holding his hamstring injury in the opening half after a recovery run and there were fears that he may…

The Kano State Police Command has arrested six suspects over alleged involvement in the theft and sale of stolen tricycles in the state. The command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said in a statement on Wednesday that the arrests followed a complaint by Ayuba Muhammad, who reported that his tricycle was stolen at Panshekara Quarters on January 24, 2026. Kiyawa said, “The Kano State Police Command has arrested six suspects involved in a case of criminal conspiracy, theft, and receiving stolen property.” He identified five of the suspects as 20-year-old Salim Zakari, 17-year-old Faruk Abubakar, 20-year-old Yusuf Garba, 19-year-old Mastur Shehu, and…

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin —Nine victims abducted by terrorists in Adanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, are still being held in captivity after payment of N40 milliom ransom by the community. A relation of some of the abducted victims, who confided in journalists, yesterday, confirmed that N40 million contributed by members of the community and good spirited citizens had been delivered to the terrorists but the victims were yet to be set free. He said the community was now in dilemma as the fate of the victims remain unknown despite the payment of the N40million ransom to…