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Institutional reform is often discussed in the language of policy, systems, and technology. But at the 2026 Nigeria Revenue Service Leadership Retreat, Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji shifted the conversation decisively. His opening address was not about structures or strategy documents. It was about leadership mindset, and why Nigeria’s revenue transformation will succeed or fail based on the beliefs leaders carry into this new era. Adedeji began with an unusual challenge to senior management: to suspend the comfort of familiarity. Titles, tenure, and inherited ways of working, he argued, could no longer be relied upon as anchors in a rapidly changing…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday raised an alarm over the increasing spread of Lassa fever among health care workers. The disease control agency noted that so far, two health workers have been killed, while 15 confirmed cases of Lassa fever have been documented among health care workers as Nigeria battles another outbreak of the zoonotic disease. In an advisory released on Monday, the NCDC expressed its sympathy to the affected health workers. “Recent surveillance data indicate a concerning increase in Lassa fever infections among healthcare workers, with 15 confirmed cases and 2 deaths recorded as of Epidemiological…

Nigerian singer Tems has emerged as a winner at the 2024 BET Awards, held at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater on Sunday night. Tems’ hit song “Me & U” clinched the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award, triumphing over industry titans like Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, and Maverick City. Other Nigerian artistes, however, faced tough competition at this year’s BET Awards. Ayra Starr and Asake lost the Best International Act to South Africa’s Tyla. Starr also missed out on Best New Artist and BET Her, both of which were won by Tyla and Victoria Monét, respectively. Seyi Vibez was outperformed by South…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsFebruary 15, 2026 20:27 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Hargreaves on Madueke Former Premier League star Owen Hargreaves has heaped praise on Noni Madueke following Arsenal’s 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners were favourites to beat the Latics at the Emirates Stadium and did so in convincing fashion with four quick-fire goals in the opening half.Noni Madueke started the scoring for the Gunners in the 11th minute and continued to impress for the London giants until his substitution.Speaking after the 4-0 rout, Hargreaves was really impressed…

The Chairman, House Committee on Reformatory Institutions and member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State, Chinedu Ogah, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s correctional system to reduce the rising population of awaiting trial inmates in the different correctional centers across the country. Ogah, who described the situation as worrisome, maintained that awaiting trial inmates now account for 64 percent of the total custodial population nationwide. He made the observation during the 2026 budget defence session after the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, disclosed that pre-trial detainees constitute 64 percent of inmates across custodial centres…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed February 24, 2026, to hear a suit seeking to compel the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress and other political parties over alleged constitutional breaches. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/25, was filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators against the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Attorney-General of the Federation, and five political parties — African Democratic Congress, Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party, and Action Alliance. The matter, which was initially slated for mention on Monday before Justice Peter Lifu, was not heard. The court subsequently adjourned proceedings to…

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, down from 15.15 per cent recorded in December 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. This decline came despite earlier projections by analysts that Nigeria’s inflation could climb to 19 per cent in January. The NBS report showed that the Consumer Price Index fell to 127.4 in January from 131.2 in December, representing a 3.8-point decrease. The NBS said the January headline inflation rate was 0.05 percentage points lower than the rate recorded in December. On…

The Federal Government has filed charges against the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The charges, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, were filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, by the Federal Republic of Nigeria as complainant and El-Rufai as defendant. According to court documents seen by PUNCH Online, the prosecution claimed that on February 13, 2026, while appearing as a guest on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme in Abuja, El-Rufai admitted that he and others unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. In count one, the Federal Government alleges that the admission amounts to an…

Wimbart, an award-winning public relations agency specialising in business and technology sectors across Africa and emerging markets, has launched Wimbart Lite, a dedicated service designed specifically for pre-seed and early-stage startups. The new division will be led by Maria Adediran, Associate Director and founding team member, who has been appointed as Head of Wimbart Lite, the public relations firm stated in an email on Monday. Having navigated some of the continent’s most complex news cycles for nearly a decade, Wimbart has built a strong reputation across African markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt. As Africa’s technology ecosystem matures,…

Fodder cutters are fearsome machines with huge circular blades spinning at high speed, powered by small generators. Operated by rural workers in several developing countries, including India, Pakistan and Kenya, they pose a constant risk – many have had hands or arms amputated following accidents.The consequences are devastating. Tasks that shape daily life – harvesting crops, kneading dough, stitching embroidery – suddenly become impossible. Thousands of women are left with reduced independence, lost livelihoods, and, too often, social exclusion.Until recently, advanced prosthetics were far beyond their reach. Now, homegrown AI tools are opening the door to the same kinds of…