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Tear gas fired as El-Rufai supporters, protesters clash at EFCC Headquarters

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Tension flared at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja on Monday as supporters of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai reportedly clashed with security operatives.

The situation escalated when security forces allegedly fired tear gas to disperse the crowd that had gathered at the anti-graft agency’s premises.

In a video seen by our reporter, some protesters were heard vowing to return despite the disruption, chanting, “We will come back; when it clears, we will come back,” indicating their resolve to continue the protest.

Earlier in the day, El-Rufai reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters accompanied by hundreds of supporters. The development followed reports that his arrest was allegedly resisted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport last Thursday.

As of the time of filing this report, the EFCC had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

El-Rufai arrives at EFCC headquarters amid corruption probe

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has honored an invitation extended to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning.

El-Rufai, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), was invited by the anti-graft agency over allegations of corruption linked to his tenure in office.

The former governor arrived at the EFCC headquarters accompanied by a large crowd of supporters.

Last week, El-Rufai reportedly avoided arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

Following the airport incident, he granted a series of interviews in which he accused the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, of being behind the attempted arrest.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has honoured an invitation extended to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning.

 

El-Rufai, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), was invited by the anti-graft agency over allegations of corruption linked to his tenure in office.

 

The former governor arrived at the EFCC headquarters accompanied by a large crowd of supporters.

 

Last week, El-Rufai reportedly avoided arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

 

Following the airport incident, he granted a series of interviews in which he accused the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, of being behind the attempted arrest.

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles to face Jordan in friendly amid FIFA ruling uncertainty

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Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, are scheduled to take on Jordan in an international friendly in Amman this March, Nigerian Newssphere reports.

The encounter is part of Jordan’s build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they intensify preparations ahead of the global tournament.

However, Nigeria’s participation in the friendly remains subject to FIFA’s forthcoming decision on the country’s eligibility protest involving the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outcome of the ruling will determine whether the West Africans can honor the fixture.

In addition to the proposed clash with Jordan, the Super Eagles are also reportedly in discussions with Iran over another friendly match penciled in for March.

Jordan will be making their maiden appearance at the FIFA World Cup this summer. Coached by Jamal Sellami, the team has been drawn in a challenging group alongside reigning champions Argentina, Algeria, and Austria.

2027: Why Peter Obi should be Nigerian president—Movement

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The Obidient Movement has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the emergence of former presidential candidat Peter Obi, as Nigeria’s president in 2027 on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The group’s National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said Obi possesses the strength,integrity,y and leadership competence required to reposition Nigeria for sustainable development.

 

In a statement he signed, Tanko called on members of the movement to intensify grassroots mobilization and structured political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

“When we move together, we are unstoppable. When we organize, we win. When we vote, we transform nations.

 

“Now is the moment to translate that strength into structured political participation. Recruit. Register. Educate. Mobilize. Protect the vote.

 

“Let everywordd echo with determination. Let every LGA shine with organization. Let every household hear the message of hope.

 

“Rise, Obidients of Akwa Ibom. Rise in your thousands. Rise in unity. Rise in strategy. Rise in commitment.

 

“Together, under one banner and with one purpose, we march toward 202—andd by the grace of God and the strength of the people, we shall prevail.

 

“Collectively, we will ensure that Peter Obi becomes President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, because he has the energy, integrity, and capacity to build a new Nigeria.”

 

The statement underscores a shift from what it described as mere electoral enthusiasm to deliberate and sustained grassroots participation, particularly in Akwa Ibom State.

 

It stressed the need for coordinated action across wards and local government areas, with a focus on voter registration, civic education, organizedmobilization,n and vote protection.

 

According to the movement, the 2027 election represents a defining moment that will require discipline,structure,e and collective commitment rather than optimism alone.

Royal Salt: Three killed as mining pit collapses in Ebonyi

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The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the death of three persons following the collapse of a mining pit inthe Enyimm Agalegu community, located inthe Ikwoo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

The incident, which occurred on Saturday, also left four others injured.

Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abakaliki on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, said the command received information about the tragedy and immediately responded.

“Three people were killed on Saturday when a mining pit collapsed in Enyim Agalegu, a community inthe Ikwoo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State,” Ukandu said.

 

“We received information on theincident,t and the Divisional Police Officer in the area visited the scene, but no official report has been received from the victims’ family,” he added.

 

Also reacting, the Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development in the state, Mr. Chidi Onyi, described the development as unfortunate.

 

Onyi attributed the recurring cases of pit collapses in mining communities to illegal mining activities driven by the quest for quick financial gains.

 

“The incident occurred at a pit reportedly covered by the mining lease of First Patriots Limited, formerly known as Royal Salt,” the commissioner stated.

2027: Votes must count or face the Law- Peter Obi 

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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has declared that every vote must count in the 2027 general elections, cautioning that anyone who attempts to manipulate the process will face legal consequences.

In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Monday, Obi said Nigerians would no longer tolerate situations where valid votes are disregarded, stressing that the integrity of the electoral process must be protected.

 

He urged voters to remain at their polling units after casting their ballots to observe the counting and transmission of results, describing such vigilance as essential to strengthening democracy in the country.

 

“Unlike in the past, in 2027 our votes MUST count, and all those who are there not to count the votes will be counted among those destroying Nigeria,” Obi stated.

 

“I encourage everyone to remain at the polling units after voting to count and witness the counting and transmission of results. Those who refuse to allow the votes to count will be made to feel the full weight of the law against rigging.

 

“Let me reiterate: if you do not count our votes, we will count you among those who destroy our democracy, thereby destroying our future, and you must answer to the law,” he added.

I dare you to provide evidence of toxic chemical procurement to DSS—Ribadu to El-Rufai

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The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has challenged former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to submit any evidence in his possession regarding the alleged procurement of thallium sulfate to the Department of State Services (DSS) for investigation.

 

El-Rufai had earlier accused the ONSA, under the leadership of Nuhu Ribadu, of acquiring approximately 10 kilograms of thallium sulfate—a highly toxic, colorless, and odorless substance capable of causing death in small doses—allegedly from a supplier in Poland. He demanded urgent clarification over the purported transaction.

 

In response, the ONSA denied the allegation, maintaining that it neither procured nor initiated any process to purchase the chemical and has no intention of doing so.

 

According to a letter dated February 13, 2026, and signed by Brigadier-General OM Adesuyi on behalf of the NSA, the office acknowledged receipt of El-Rufai’s correspondence dated February 11, 2026, in which he sought clarification over the alleged procurement.

 

“The correspondence further indicated that information concerning the purported procurement is reportedly available to the political opposition leadership,” the letter stated.

 

“In this regard, I am directed to respectfully convey that ONSA has neither procured nor initiated any process for the purchase of such material and has no intention of doing so.

 

“However, I am further directed to state that the allegation has been formally referred to the Department of State Services for a comprehensive investigation. Your Excellency and other parties involved, who may possess relevant information relating to this claim, will be duly invited by the Service to provide any evidence that may assist in an in-depth investigation, establishing the facts and ensuring due diligence.”

 

TheCable reported that an initial attempt to deliver the response letter to El-Rufai’s Abuja residence was unsuccessful after security operatives on duty declined to receive it, citing the absence of the head of security and uncertainty over the former governor’s return.

 

The letter was eventually delivered on Sunday, with the head of security signing and receiving it on El-Rufai’s behalf.

 

The ONSA concluded the correspondence by extending “the assurances of the esteemed regards of the National Security Adviser.”

Handle your karma with maturity—Shehu Sani tackles El-Rufai

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Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has urged former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to confront the allegations against him with maturity rather than diverting attention.

Sani made the remarks in a statement shared on his verified X handle on Sunday, where he advised the ex-governor to address the issues before him and clear his name instead of raising what he described as “purported and phantom claims” against the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

 

He questioned the timing of the disclosure of what he called sensitive information, suggesting that the delay raised concerns.

 

“El-Rufai should focus on the allegations before him and clear his name instead of diverting attention with his purported and phantom claims against the NSA Ribadu,” Sani wrote.

 

Reflecting on his past experiences, Sani said he and others who allegedly suffered under El-Rufai’s administration had chosen forgiveness but insisted that accountability remains essential.

 

“For those of us whom he once traumatized, framed, and dragged to the police and the courts in Kaduna, we forgive him, but urge him to learn to handle his karma with maturity, decorum, and faith.

 

“We have been to prisons, police cells, DSS cells, and even military underground cells, but never lost our sense of reasoning.

 

“If our society continues to pamper and protect past leaders who should be held accountable for their actions while in power, it’s giving a life and unconditional guarantee to those in power today that they will also be protected after power,” he added.

Importation of poisonous chemicals: ‘El-Rufai unrepentant liar’—Adeyanju defends NSA Ribadu

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Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has dismissed allegations made by former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai against the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, over the importation of poisonous chemical substances into the country.

 

Recall that El-Rufai, in a letter addressed to the Office of the National Security Adviser on Sunday, questioned the alleged importation of a highly toxic chemical substance, thallium sulfate, from Poland into Nigeria.

 

Although Ribadu has yet to respond publicly to the claim, the allegation has stirred mixed reactions across political divides. Members of the ruling All Progressives Congress have rejected the accusation, while some opposition figures have called for an immediate investigation.

 

Reacting in a post on X, Adeyanju said that while it was theoretically possible that such materials could have been imported, the credibility of the source undermined the claim.

 

“It is possible the NSA office imported toxic materials into the country, but for the fact that it is coming from El-Rufai, I consider it a lie and his usual propaganda,” he wrote.

 

Adeyanju further described the former governor as “an unrepentant liar, a bigot, and a person without shame,” referencing a past allegation in which El-Rufai claimed that former President Goodluck Jonathan maintained a “sniper list” of critics.

Nigeria’s NSA Ribadu acquires ‘dangerous toxic chemicals’ from Poland—El-Rufai

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has called on the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), headed by Nuhu Ribadu, to clarify reports alleging that the agency procured thallium sulphate,sulfate, a highly toxic chemical compound.

El-Rufai made the claim public on Sunday via a post on X, where he shared a copy of a letter addressed to the National Security Adviser’s office in Abuja.

 

According to him, the request for clarification was prompted by reports suggesting that ONSA imported approximately 10 kilograms of thallium sulfate from a supplier in Poland. He described the substance as a tightly controlled and extremely dangerous toxin, stressing that its alleged procurement raises serious public safety concerns.

 

“As part of my duty as a citizen, I wrote to the NSA to seek clarification on reports about the importation by his office of thallium sulfate, a very dangerous toxin. It’s a matter of concern if anyone brings in any poison, more so an odorless, colorless one,” he wrote.

 

In the letter, El-Rufai urged the office to disclose the intended purpose and end-use of the chemical, the identity of the supplier, and whether the importation was carried out under the appropriate chemical or defense permits. He also sought information on the specific quantity, form, or concentration of the substance procured, as well as the storage and security measures in place following its arrival.

 

The former governor further requested details regarding regulatory oversight, including any coordination with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). He asked whether public health risk assessments or hazard mitigation plans had been developed in relation to the alleged importation.

 

“I am writing as a concerned citizen to seek clarification and reassurance regarding information available to the political opposition leadership about a procurement of approximately 10 kilograms of Thallium Sulphate by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), reportedly from a supplier in Poland,” part of the letter read.

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