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Just In: Nasir El-Rufai’s Bail Collapses as Surety Withdraws

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has remained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the collapse of his bail arrangement. The development comes after a surety who had initially agreed to stand in for the former governor reportedly withdrew,

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FAAN to End Cash Transactions Across Airports by February 29

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has directed the immediate cessation of all cash collections and transactions across its operations nationwide, setting February 29, 2026, as the deadline for full compliance. The directive was issued by FAAN’s Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, in a memorandum dated February 3, 2026, titled “Cessation of Cash

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APC Postpones Adamawa Congresses Amid Reports of Fintiri’s Planned Defection

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the conduct of its state, local government and ward congresses in Adamawa State. The decision, announced on Tuesday, has sparked political speculation across the state, with party insiders suggesting the move may be connected to plans by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to […]

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Group Raises Fresh Allegations Against El-Rufai, Seeks House Intervention

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

A coalition under the Kaduna State Stakeholders Forum has formally submitted a petition to the Kaduna State House of Assembly, calling for legislative action over allegations of financial mismanagement and human rights violations during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The petition was presented to the Speaker of the House, Yusuf Liman, following a

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AACIS’26 Set to Open $40 Trillion Africa-Caribbean Market

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The 2026 edition of the Aquarian Consult’s Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS’26) will focus on boosting trade, investment, and private sector partnerships between Africa and the Caribbean, targeting a combined market valued at $40 trillion across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas. The Chief of Staff of Aquarian Consult Ltd, Serumun Ubwa, disclosed this

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Tinubu Names Uba Sani Renewed Hope Ambassador, Deputy DG for Party Mobilisation

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General in charge of party outreach, engagement and mobilisation. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a State House press release issued on Tuesday. According to the statement, President Tinubu, in his capacity as leader of