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Edo Accountant General and Officials Detained by EFCC Over Agricultural Loans
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained four officials from Edo State’s Treasury Office, including Accountant General Julius Anelu, at its Benin Office.
The detention stems from an inquiry into agricultural loans secured by the Edo State Government from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) since 2018.
According to Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the loans have been fully repaid, and the officials initially complied with EFCC’s invitation on Thursday.
However, the EFCC reportedly requested additional personnel not originally summoned, now detained alongside the initial officials in Abuja.
The Edo State Government condemned the EFCC’s actions, suggesting an attempt to disrupt state governance ahead of the upcoming transition on November 12, marking the end of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s tenure.
In a statement, the government called for the EFCC to act “in the interest of democracy, justice, peace, and the well-being of Edo people,” stressing the state’s commitment to transparency.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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