Police Release Former UK Ambassador to US Peter Mandelson After Arrest in Epstein Probe
London, Feb. 24, 2026 — The Metropolitan Police confirmed Tuesday that a 72-year-old man arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office has been released on bail pending further investigation. While authorities did not formally identify the individual, the suspect has previously been named as former UK ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson. Mandelson, […]
Trump’s New 10 Percent Global Tariffs Take Effect
President Donald Trump’s newly announced global tariff regime took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 24 at a rate of 10 percent, following a proclamation issued under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, despite a weekend statement indicating the rate would be raised to 15 percent. The implementation follows a landmark ruling by […]
Oil revenue: Nothing wrong with Tinubu’s order – Chairman State Finance Commissioners
The Chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners for Finance, Akintunde Oyebode, has defended President Bola Tinubu over his directive on oil revenue remittance. Speaking on Arise Television, Oyebode said there was nothing negative about the Executive Order aimed at strengthening the oil and gas sector. He explained that the directive seeks to improve revenue […]
Otti commissions reclaimed gully devastated road, flags off reconstruction of Enyimba Hotel
Governor Alex Otti is set to commission the reclaimed Ovom Street in Aba and flag off the reconstruction of Enyimba International Hotel. The announcement was made by Uche Ukeje, Director General of the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA). Ukeje explained that Ovom Street was once severely damaged by a 42-metre-deep gully before it was reclaimed […]
US medical group to train health workers in Abia
A United States-based health organisation, QANTUS Medical Foundation, has partnered with the Abia State Government to train health workers across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this during a media briefing in Umuahia. Kanu explained that the training will cover all categories of healthcare workers. The goal is to strengthen professional skills […]
Asake tops Spotify Nigeria’s all-time streaming chart
Afrobeats star Asake has emerged as the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria. The achievement was announced as the streaming platform marked its fifth anniversary in the country. Asake, born Ahmed Ololade, topped the all-time chart ahead of other major Nigerian stars. Wizkid secured the second spot, while Seyi Vibez came third on […]
Kidnap kingpin bags life imprisonment for abducting Judge in A/ Ibom
A Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has sentenced Nkereuwem Felix Effiong to life imprisonment for the 2023 abduction of Justice Joy Unwana of the Akwa Ibom State High Court. Effiong was convicted on three counts, including conspiracy, secret cult membership, and kidnapping under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Effiong, from […]
Bayelsa: Diri names Chief of Staff, Akpe, new deputy governor
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has appointed his Chief of Staff, Peter Pereotubo Akpe, as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. The Bayelsa State House of Assembly confirmed and approved the nomination during a plenary session on Tuesday. Akpe, a former lawmaker and majority leader from Edebebiri in Sagbama Local Government Area, holds a […]
Benue: Alia had no structure, won because of Akume – Aondoakaa
Former Attorney General of Nigeria, Mike Aondoakaa, has claimed that Benue State Governor, Abel Alia, had no political structure and only won his election due to the support of Senator George Akume. Aondoakaa stated this during an interview, arguing that Alia relied heavily on established political figures rather than grassroots organization. He emphasized that while […]
Aviation minister, Keyamo undertakes emergency visit to MMIA after Terminal 1 fire
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, undertook an emergency visit to Lagos following the fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport. He arrived around midnight to assess the situation and join the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria management team coordinating emergency response efforts. Keyamo praised FAAN personnel and emergency […]