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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 […]

With the new tax laws, house rent should go down, NOT up – Presidential tax force says as it counters Rotimi Amaechi’s claim that N25% will be deducted on funds paid for all building materials

A presidential tax reform panel has dismissed claims that Nigeria’s new tax laws will drive up housing costs, insisting instead that rents should decrease once the reforms take effect. The response follows comments by Rotimi Amaechi, who alleged that a 25 percent deduction would be imposed on funds used to purchase building materials. According to […]

Protests Erupt at EFCC Headquarters in Abuja Following El-Rufai’s Visit

Abuja, February 16, 2026 — Tensions escalated at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja on Monday as supporters of former reportedly clashed with security personnel. Eyewitnesses said tear gas was deployed in an attempt to disperse the crowd. In footage obtained by reporters, protesters could be heard declaring, “We […]