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  Video Credit: @Peter4Nigeria DEMOCRACY ON THE LINE: Nigerians Storm NASS Again, Demand Iron-Clad Real-Time Election Results Infocity News | Abuja | February 17, 2026 Abuja witnessed another wave of citizen action on Monday as protesters converged outside Nigeria’s National Assembly, demanding one clear reform: mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units. The message from the streets was direct — no more grey areas, no more “fallbacks,” no more loopholes. The Clause at the Center of the Storm The controversy revolves around Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026. The clause proposes that presiding officers must upload polling unit results directly to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Results Viewing Portal (IReV) immediately after counting — eliminating manual interference at collation centres. The Senate’s initial rejection of the clause triggered nationwide outrage. Civil society groups including Situati...

 US sanctions eight Nigerians over links to Boko Haram, cybercrime The United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links to the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. This was contained in a 3,000-page document dated February 10, released by the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and sighted by the correspondent on Monday. The document also identified individuals sanctioned for cybercrime-related offences and other security threats. https://punchng.com/us-sanctions-eight-nigerians-over-links-to-boko-haram-cybercrime/  

 Protest at EFCC as El-Rufai honours invitation Supporters and critics of Nasir El–Rufai on Monday converged on the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja, as the former Kaduna State governor arrived at the commission’s office. The protesters were divided in their demands, with some demonstrating in support of El-Rufai, while others called on the anti-graft agency to subject him to a thorough investigation. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/02/protesters-gather-as-el-rufai-arrives-efcc-headquarters/  

  Repair Nigeria Medical Corp Holds Free Medical Outreach in Ijebu Ode Residents of Ijebu Ode are set to benefit from a free medical outreach organized by Repair Nigeria Medical Corp on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The outreach, scheduled to take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., will be held beside the mosque at Ita Alapo Junction in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Services to be provided during the outreach include free medical consultations, basic health screenings such as blood pressure and blood sugar checks, as well as health education and counseling sessions. Speaking ahead of the program, the Convener, Dr. Olusodo, stated that the initiative is part of a broader commitment to improving access to quality healthcare at the grassroots level. He noted that many preventable health conditions worsen due to lack of early diagnosis and proper medical guidance. According to him, the outreach is designed not only to treat minor ailments but also to promote preventive healthcare and raise awar...