ALLEGED GRAFT: ICPC CONFIRMS NASIR EL-RUFAI’S ARREST AFTER HIS RELEASE FROM EFCC CUSTODY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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Alleged Graft: ICPC Confirms Nasir El-rufai’s Arrest After His Release From EFCC Custody PRESS RELEASE  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to state  that Malam Nasiru El-Rufai the former Governor of Kaduna state is in our custody as at close of work, Wednesday the 18th day of February, 2026.   Malam Nasiru El-Rufai is in the  custody of the Commission in connection with investigations.  J. Okor Odey  Head Media and Public Communications /Spokesperson  ICPC

PRESIDENT TINUBU, GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERZ TO COLLABORATE ON SECURITY, POWER. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT 


President Tinubu, German Chancellor Merz to collaborate on security, power


President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have resolved to improve bilateral relations between their two countries and to strengthen collaboration in the security, power, and railway sectors.


In a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, the two leaders also expressed their willingness to cooperate in creative arts and skill development.


President Tinubu and the German Chancellor spoke on the Presidential Power Initiative, during which the Nigerian leader indicated that the country would require assistance with power transmission. 


The German Chancellor pledged that Siemens would be ready to assist in that regard, while Deutsche Bank would be willing to finance the project.


The two leaders also expressed worry over the situation in the Sahel region. President Tinubu called for the supply of used helicopters to help in intelligence reconnaissance in the region.


 "The Sahel corridor is bad and needs our support. Intelligence support reconnaissance is needed," the Nigerian President said. 


Diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Germany have been in place for up to 65 years.


German Chancellor Merz said his country is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Nigeria's new ambassador to Germany.


He also spoke about the importance of the arts and called for the establishment of the Great Museum of African Arts. 


The telephone conversation began at 2.01 pm and ended around 2.10 pm.


Bayo Onanuga,

Special Adviser to the President 

(Information & Strategy)

February 18, 2026.

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