Security officers arrested and Ronaldo departs Saudi Arabia after strikes
The afternoon was filled with major developments involving politics, security, and international figures. Five security officers were arrested after a bribery-linked breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on February 12, 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo left Saudi Arabia for Madrid following recent strikes and regional tensions. Other top stories include protests in Yobe over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, political moves in Rivers State, and new digital payment options at Nigerian airports.
What we know
- Five security officers were arrested after a joint investigation into a bribery-related airport breach involving Nasir El-Rufai on February 12, 2026.
- Cristiano Ronaldo departed Riyadh for Madrid after US-Israeli strikes in Iran and drone activity in Riyadh, with his flight leaving at 8:00 pm and arriving at almost 1:00 am.
- Shi’ite protesters marched in Yobe, condemning the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the February 28 strikes.
- The Rivers State House of Assembly invited nine commissioner-nominees from Governor Siminalayi Fubara for screening, following the withdrawal of impeachment proceedings.
- FAAN launched four digital payment options at airports under its “Operation Go Cashless” policy, which started on March 1, 2026, but the rollout caused congestion at Lagos and Abuja airports.
