FG Probes Wase Mining Tragedy That Killed 37
A delegation from the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has arrived in Wase Local Government Area to investigate the mining tragedy that claimed the lives of about 37 workers. The victims reportedly died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at the Kampani Zurak mining site on Wednesday morning while working in an underground lead and […]
PDP Condemns Chairmanship Candidate Withdrawals in Abuja Elections
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the withdrawal of some of its chairmanship candidates ahead of the upcoming Abuja area council elections. In a statement on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, described the withdrawals as “shameful” and made without the party’s consent. The PDP said […]
Igbo Clerics Condemn Killing of Ondo Monarch
Igbo clerics under the umbrella of the Concerned Igbo Ministers Commission have condemned the killing of Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo in Akure North Local Government Area, Ondo State. Oba Falodun was shot dead on Wednesday when gunmen reportedly invaded his palace, in what witnesses described as a well-coordinated attack. In a statement […]
FCT Work-Free Day Delays Malami Terrorism Case Arraignment
The planned arraignment of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, on terrorism and illegal firearms charges was postponed due to a work-free day declared in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of Saturday’s area council elections. The arraignment had been scheduled for Friday, February 20, at the Federal […]
Nigerian Navy Chief of Operations Rear Admiral Katagum Dies
Rear Admiral Musa Bello Katagum, Chief of Operations at the Naval Headquarters (NHQ), has died following a brief illness. The death of the senior naval officer was confirmed by Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Naval spokesperson, who stated that Rear Admiral Katagum passed away while receiving medical treatment in Egypt. He has since been buried according […]
34 Killed in Coordinated Attacks on Kebbi Villages
No fewer than 34 people were reportedly killed on Wednesday following coordinated attacks by suspected Lakurawa terrorists on several rural communities in Kebbi State. The attacks were said to have taken place in villages located within the Arewa Local Government Area, a remote border district of the state. Local sources disclosed that the assailants stormed […]
Ilorin Emir’s Palace Annual Ramadan Tafsir Begins Tomorrow
The annual Ramadan Tafsir holding at the Palace of the Emir of Ilorin will commence tomorrow, Friday 20th February 2026. This followed the approval of the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR. According to Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, the morning session will be holding at 10am daily […]
N501 Billion Power Bond Insufficient to Clear Sector’s Debt
Dr. Joy Ogaji, CEO of the Association of Power Generation Companies (GENCOs), has warned that the Federal Government’s N501 billion power sector bond is inadequate to address the mounting legacy debt owed to electricity generation companies. Speaking on Arise Television on Thursday, Ogaji said Nigeria’s power sector debt, which stood at N4 trillion in December […]
BREAKING…. Senator Mpigi Barinada is dead
Senator Mpigi Barinada, who represented Rivers South East Senatorial District, has passed away. The late lawmaker also served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works. The news was confirmed by Akin Alabi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Works, in a tribute on his official X account on Thursday. Alabi wrote, “Good […]
Edo Security Corps Arrest Fake Soldier, Police Officer for Firearms
The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 22-year-old man impersonating a soldier and a Police Constable for alleged possession of firearms and suspected involvement in kidnapping. The fake soldier, identified as Peter Ehiotu from Benue State, was apprehended wearing an Army uniform in an uncompleted building along the Oluku Bypass axis, according to […]
