By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Niger State Police arrested 40-year-old Jafar Mohammed for the attempted sexual assault of three young girls in Kontagora. The suspect was caught after alert residents responded to a distress call from the scene. Police report that Mohammed lured the victims, aged six and seven, to an uncompleted building in […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Saudi Arabia confirmed the crescent moon sighting on Tuesday, marking the start of Ramadan 1447 AH. Consequently, the first day of fasting for the kingdom and several other nations begins on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. With the Hilal confirmed, Taraweeh nightly prayers will commence this evening. Authorities have advised Muslims […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Reverend Jesse Jackson Snr., founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has died peacefully at age 84. His family confirmed he passed away surrounded by loved ones, leaving a massive legacy of advocacy for global justice and equality. His family described him as a “servant leader” dedicated to the voiceless and […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Senate has approved electronic result transmission while retaining manual collation as a backup. This follows a rowdy session regarding the Electoral Act 2026, where lawmakers debated the balance between technology and traditional documentation. In a dramatic vote, 55 senators supported the manual backup clause, while Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Federal Government has finalized plans to build fire stations in all 109 senatorial districts nationwide. This initiative aims to improve emergency response times, enhance public safety, and better protect national assets from fire disasters. The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Dr. Olumode Samuel-Adeyemi, announced the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Suspected bandits reportedly abducted six travellers early Tuesday along the Naka-Makurdi road in Benue State. The victims were intercepted at Kula village, a community located near the state capital, while travelling in a convoy. The group had journeyed from Ilorin on Monday and stayed overnight in Kogi State for […]
By Momodu Favour MTN Group Ltd. has agreed to acquire IHS Holding Ltd. in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.2bn in a landmark move set to reshape Africa’s telecommunications infrastructure landscape. IHS Towers announced the agreement on Tuesday, revealing that shareholders will receive $8.50 per share, representing a 239 per cent premium over the company’s […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Islamic clerics, and legal experts are debating the 2027 election schedule. The presidential poll is set for February 20, 2027, which coincides with both Ramadan and Lent. CAN representative Daniel Atori noted that Lent has never hindered Christian voting in Nigeria. He cited the […]
By Momodu Favour The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has launched efforts to establish contact with Mirabel Obidi, the young woman who alleged she was sexually assaulted by a neighbour in a viral video posted on TikTok. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency confirmed it was aware of the video […]
By Momodu Favour Proceedings at the House of Representatives turned chaotic on Tuesday following sharp disagreements among lawmakers over a motion seeking to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The controversy erupted during plenary when Francis Waive, Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, moved a motion urging the chamber […]
