Recapped: February 2026

This week on the pulse we dive into a month of global and local chaos. We start with the viral Mirabel rape saga and the massive online backlash against Simi. Then we move to the serious side of Nigerian politics. We break down the charges against Nasir El Rufai for phone tapping and the shock inclusion of Rabiu Kwankwaso on a US terror watch list. We also discuss the attack on Peter Obi in Benin City and the controversial push to move the 2027 election date to 2026.On the global stage we provide updates on the Israel USA Iran war and Obama’s viral comments about aliens. We also look at the latest Epstein file leaks from February. For sports and entertainment fans we cover the 2026 Grammy and Oscar winners plus the racism scandal involving Vinicius Junior and Benfica. We also discuss why critics are calling Arsenal the flops of the season. Finally we reflect on the rare spiritual convergence of Lent and Ramadan starting on the same day. Tune in for an overview of everything you missed this month.