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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 […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a nine-minute call on February 18, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties. The leaders focused on modernizing Nigeria’s infrastructure, specifically targeting the power, security, and railway sectors. A major focus was the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), aimed at fixing Nigeria’s fragile […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa From 1988 to 1991, Lagos Military Governor, Raji Rasaki earned the nickname “The Bulldozer” for his aggressive urban clearing. His administration flattened major hubs like Balogun and Alaba markets, causing massive financial losses for traders who claimed they never received official quit notices. The government also targeted the press, shutting […]
