By Momodu Favour The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended the impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, marking a dramatic turn in the ongoing political crisis rocking the oil-rich state. The decision was taken during plenary at the Assembly complex in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, February 19, […]
By Momodu Favour The wife of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Mrs. Ezinne Ben Kalu, has commended Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for what she described as transformative leadership, as he marked his 61st birthday. Speaking during the birthday celebration held in honour of the governor, Mrs. Kalu praised Otti’s […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Suspected bandits have killed Oba Kehinde Falodun, the traditional ruler of Agamọ Community in Akure North Local Government Area, Ondo State. The monarch was murdered on Wednesday evening after he reportedly resisted a violent attempt by gunmen to abduct him from his palace. Witnesses stated that about 10 heavily […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Former UK royal, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest occurred on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following a “thorough assessment” by law enforcement. Thames Valley Police confirmed the suspect, a man in his 60s from Norfolk, is currently in custody. While […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa President Bola Tinubu has reportedly appointed Hon. James Faleke as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President. This administrative move aims to strengthen the executive arm and streamline the coordination of government policies and legislative relations. James Faleke, a seasoned lawmaker and Chairman of the House Committee on […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Kebbi APC has successfully conducted ward congresses across 225 wards which held on Wednesday. The exercise utilized a consensus model to elect new executives, coinciding with the start of the Ramadan fast. Governor Nasir Idris monitored the voting at several Birnin Kebbi schools. High-profile leaders, including Minister Atiku […]
By Favour Momodu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 1,228,648 Nigerians have successfully completed their voter registration under Phase II of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as of February 13, 2026. In its Week Six update shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, the commission revealed that […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized plans to deploy 3,345 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), confirmed that the technology will be used across all 2,822 polling […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has reportedly transferred Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir Zaria, a prominent Islamic cleric, to the Department of State Services (DSS). The move comes amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sheikh Zaria, the National Vice President of Fityanul […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The EFCC’s Kano office has summoned senior officials of Jigawa Savings and Loans Bank. The probe targets alleged financial misconduct and administrative lapses within the state-owned institution. Managing Director Babandi Isa Gumel and his team appeared for questioning on Wednesday. They were asked to clarify specific financial transactions currently […]
