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Onabanjo: Blaming Gbenga Daniel For The Seating Arrangement Is Wrong – Faleye

The burial of the late Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabanjo, wife of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, has stirred controversy over alleged seating arrangements. However, Faleye insists that blaming former Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel is wrong. Daniel attended the service to pay his respects and sat in a seat clearly assigned to him. He had no […]

Peter Obi And His Team Refused Entry Into A Nursing School In Akwa Ibom

Peter Obi and his campaign team were reportedly denied entry into a nursing school in Akwa Ibom during a visit, after arriving with cameras and promotional items labeled “Obi Is Coming.” The visit, intended as part of outreach efforts, was cut short when school officials refused access to the team and their equipment. The incident […]

Immigration Service Allowed 5 Deported Chinese To Re-enter Nigeria

Five Chinese nationals previously deported from Nigeria have reportedly re-entered the country, raising concerns about enforcement and immigration compliance. The men were initially arrested in August 2025 by the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Department of State Services (DSS) for working illegally at Royal Castle Ceramics Company in Ogun State. Despite being repatriated by the […]

Police recover 15 cows stolen by bandits in Zamfara attack

The Zamfara State Police Command has successfully recovered 15 cows stolen by bandits during an early morning raid on a community in Gusau Local Government Area. The attack occurred around 1:30 am on February 15 when armed assailants invaded Gidan Kwagiri village in Damba District, seizing livestock from local residents. Following the report, the Divisional […]

FCT poll: ADC questions INEC’s silence on Wike’s threat to block anti-Tinubu candidates

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has raised concerns over the silence of the Independent National Electoral Commission on comments made by the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the upcoming council elections. Wike reportedly threatened that candidates not supporting President Bola Tinubu would not be allowed to win in the FCT, prompting questions […]

Nigeria’s inflation eases to 15.10%

Nigeria’s inflation rate eased to 15.10 percent in January 2026, down slightly from 15.15 percent recorded in December 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics. This reflects a small but notable decrease in the rate at which prices are rising across the country. The report […]

Senate Deputy President donates N100m to Singer Market fire victims in Kano

The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has donated ₦100 million to traders affected by the recent fire disaster at Singer Market in Kano. The fire, which broke out over the weekend, destroyed shops and goods reportedly worth billions of naira, leaving many business owners struggling to recover from the losses. During his visit […]

South African authorities arraign three suspects over murder of Plateau student

The South African Police have brought three suspects before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court over the alleged kidnapping and killing of Isaac Satlat, a 22-year-old student from Plateau State. Authorities say the victim, who also worked as an e-hailing driver, was reportedly attacked after picking up passengers. His body was later discovered on February 11 along […]

ICPC begins tracking of N21.6bn projects in Sokoto

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has begun monitoring projects valued at ₦21.6 billion in Sokoto State as part of its efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in public spending. The move is aimed at verifying that funds released for development projects are used for their intended purposes. Officials of the commission […]

Osun 2026: APC names former lawmaker, Olatunji as Oyebamiji’s running mate

The All Progressives Congress has officially named Tunde Lekan Olatunji as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the 2026 election in Osun State. The announcement confirms the party’s final ticket as preparations intensify for the upcoming poll. The decision became public after the Independent National Electoral Commission released and displayed […]