Here are the top ten stories from across the country.
1. Security agents reportedly attempt to arrest El-Rufai at Abuja airport
Security agents reportedly attempted to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday.Read more
2. INEC lacks capacity to conduct e-voting – Senate
The Senate said on Thursday the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lacks the capacity to conduct e-voting at present.Read more
3. Court orders ex- Oyo park boss, Auxiliary, to enter defence in alleged murder case
Justice Oyeyemi Ajayi of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, on Thursday dismissed a no-case submission filed by a former Chairman of the State Park Management System, Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, in his trial for alleged murder.Read more
4. Alleged N2.4bn fraud: Court adjourns Oduah’s trial to March 5
Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday adjourned the trial of former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah till March 5.Read more
5. Atiku camp dismisses Fayose’s claims of secret deal with Gov Makinde
The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied allegations by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, that Atiku was engaged in secret political negotiations with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.Read more
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6. SERAP, Amnesty, BudgIT, CJID, 20 other groups want Nigerians granted direct access to African Human Rights Court
A broad coalition of 24 Nigerian and international civil society organisations, including the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP); Amnesty International Nigeria; BudgIT; Accountability Lab Nigeria; Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID); Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International Nigeria; Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria; and other groups have called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to urgently take steps to grant Nigerians direct access to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.Read more
7. Microsoft confirms ‘live attacks’ by hackers targeting Windows Shell, Office users
Microsoft has issued urgent security updates for multiple vulnerabilities in Windows and Office that the company says are already being exploited in real-world attacks.Read more
8. Army foils Kano wedding abduction, rescues eight victims
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Brigade have rescued eight out of 10 persons abducted by suspected terrorists during a wedding ceremony in Dabawa, Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State.Read more
9. FRSC fires 43 personnel for desertion, scandalous conduct, patrol offences
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed 43 of its personnel for offences bordering on desertion, scandalous conduct and misconduct during patrol operations.Read more
10. Lookman on target as Atletico thrash Barca in Copa semi
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman was on target for Atletico Madrid in their big win over Barcelona in the first leg of Copa del Rey semifinal on Thursday.Read more
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