Politics Bayelsa Assembly confirms Peter Akpe as deputy gov February 24, 2026 Damilola The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has endorsed the nomination of Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor of the state. Akpe, an ordained pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church…
Nigeria News Why El-Rufai sues ICPC, police for N1bn February 23, 2026 Damilola Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has instituted a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over what he described…
World News Chad shuts border with Sudan over repeated incursions February 23, 2026 Damilola Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Sudan, citing escalating security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict across the frontier. In a statement issued on Monday, Communications…
Nigeria News EFCC arrests 20 over alleged vote buying in FCT council elections February 22, 2026 Damilola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has apprehended 20 individuals over alleged electoral offences during Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a…
APC NEWS APC dominates FCT area council Polls, PDP clinches Gwagwalada February 22, 2026 Damilola The All Progressives Congress has won five out of the six chairmanship seats in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party with a…
Nigeria News INEC to issue revised 2027 election timetable following electoral act 2026 amendment February 22, 2026 Oloye The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that it will review the Electoral Act 2026 to ensure full compliance with the law as preparations intensify for the 2027 general…
Economy Naira gains to N1,340/$ at parallel market — strongest since 2024 February 20, 2026 Damilola The Nigerian currency strengthened to N1,340 per dollar at the parallel segment of the foreign exchange market on Friday, marking a 1.12 percent appreciation from N1,355/$ recorded on February 19.…
World News US Supreme Court voids Trump’s global tariffs February 20, 2026 Damilola The Supreme Court of the United States has invalidated the broad global tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump, ruling that he exceeded his constitutional authority. In a 6–3 decision issued…
Nigeria News El-Rufai to face cybercrime charges Feb 25 February 20, 2026 Umar Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to be arraigned on February 25 by the Department of State Services over allegations of cybercrime and threats to national security. According…
Nigeria News Police arrest ex-presidential adviser Obono-Obla over alleged forgery February 20, 2026 Damilola The Nigeria Police Force in Cross River State has arrested a former presidential aide, Barrister Okoi Obono-Obla, over allegations linked to forgery and fraudulent entry into the legal profession. In…
