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target=_blank>Kaduna police neutralise bandits, arrest gunrunners in major crackdown
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded significant operational breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against banditry, kidnapping, gunrunning, and other violent crimes across the state. Addressing journalists, the Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed that within the last two weeks, the Command carried out intelligence-led clearance operations targeting identified bandits’
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target=_blank>2027 presidency: Why Kwankwaso can’t be Peter Obi’s deputy – Bashir Ahmad
By John Ogunsemore Former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad said those expecting ex-Kano governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso to deputise for ex-Anambra governor, Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election are not being realistic. Ahmad stated this in an X post on Monday. Some supporters of both 2023 presidential candidates have been advocating a
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target=_blank>Archbishop Ugorji steps down as CBCN President
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji of the Owerri Catholic Archdiocese has stepped down as President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). This follows the expiration of his four-year term, which began on March 9, 2022, when he was elected CBCN President during the first plenary assembly of that year to
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target=_blank>President moves to contain unrest as cartel violence disrupts Mexican football
By Lawrence Agbo Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Sunday called for calm following the reported death of a prominent cartel leader, El Mencho, which led to the postponement of many football games throughout the country. Authorities confirmed that security forces eliminated Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” the head of the Jalisco New
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target=_blank>Mamman’s lawyer fails to produce witness in alleged N33.8bn fraud trial – EFCC
From Sola Ojo, Abuja The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, over an alleged N33.8 billion fraud suffered a setback on Monday as the defence team failed to produce its witness before the Federal High Court in Abuja, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said. According to the anti-graft agency’s Head
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E2%82%A610bn/ target=_blank>Electoral Act: Presidential campaign limit raised to ₦10bn
By Goli Innocent Nigeria’s campaign finance landscape has shifted significantly after the National Assembly doubled the spending ceiling for presidential candidates to ₦10 billion under the new Electoral Act 2026, ahead of the 2027 general election. The revised law, signed by President Bola Tinubu on February 18, increases the governorship spending limit from ₦1 billion
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target=_blank>FCT Polls: Obidient Movement accuses INEC of complicity
– Claims victory over APC in AMAC – Demands justice for slain polling agent ______________________________ From Idu Jude, Abuja The leadership of the Obidient Movement has described the general outcome of the FCT council polls as a national disgrace and an assault on the foundation of democracy in Nigeria. The National Coordinator of the movement,
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target=_blank>Actress Evans Okoro takes HIV test after Ekene Umenwa’s allegation
Evans Okoro, a Nollywood actress, has undergone an HIV test. The development happened hours after she accused her colleague, Ekene Umenwa, of gossiping about her and other Nollywood stars. According to the purported allegations, Ekene informed Adanma Waller, a Nigerian nurse based in the United Kingdom, that Evans has HIV. Following the development, Evans visited
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target=_blank>Edo2026: Enabulele urges Team Edo to stay hungry for medals as Niger Delta Games hit Day Four
From Tony Osauzo, Benin As the Niger Delta Games, tagged Edo2026, entered Day Four, the Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has charged Team Edo athletes and coaches to remain focused and determined to sustain the state’s commanding lead on the medals table. Enabulele, in a statement signed by his
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target=_blank>Low turnout casts shadow over peaceful FCT area council elections — Nwangwu
By Lawrence Agbo Ezenwa Nwangwu, the Chairman of the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Center in Africa, has expressed concern about the low voter turnout in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. Nwangwu, who observed the exercise in all six of the FCT’s area councils, said that although the polls were generally peaceful and
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target=_blank>Ramadan: Gov Sani Hosts Council Of Imams, Ulamas
Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani on Sunday hosted the revered members of the Council of Imams and Ulamas from across Kaduna State to an Iftar ‘breaking of fast’ at the Government House, Kaduna State. In their remarks, the speakers commended Sani’s efforts in fostering peace and unity among the people of the state, accelerating grassroots…
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target=_blank>Gov Namadi Gets FAAN Nod To Transform Dutse Airport Into Cargo Hub
Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi has announced that the state government has secured an approval from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAN) to begin the installation of cargo facilities at the airport. This was disclosed on Sunday, 22 February, in a press statement by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor during…
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target=_blank>Enugu Gov’t Fixes N150m Advert Permit For 2026, 2027 Elections
The Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA) on Monday announced a mandatory payment of ₦150 million advertising permit for political parties and candidates who will be participating in the 2026, 2027 local, state, and federal elections. The agency’s General Manager, Francis Aninwike, made the disclosure during a management meeting held on Monday,…
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target=_blank>NiMet Forecasts Nationwide Three-Day Dust Haze, Cloudy Conditions
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced a three-day dust haze and cloudy conditions across the country from Monday, February, 23 to Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The agency in its weather outlook released on Sunday projected a slight dust haze over the northern region on Monday throughout the forecast period. “Morning: Slight dust haze is anticipated…
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target=_blank>Nigeria On Track To Meet 2030 Child Health Targets – Remi Tinubu
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to achieving the 2030 child health target. Mrs Tinubu on Monday expressed appreciation to development partners and stakeholders following the progress recorded in birth registration across the country. Speaking after receiving the Country Representative of UNICEF Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Elfadil Saeed Abdelatef, and her…
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target=_blank>Ex-Anambra Lawmaker Empowers Over 3,800 With Interest-Free Loans, Medicals
Over 3,800 Anambra State residents have been empowered with interest-free loans to assist them in their small-scale businesses. The former House of Representatives member, who represented Idemili North and South Federal Constituency in Anambra State, Chief Ifeanyi Ibezi, made this empowerment programme A breakdown of this figure indicates that over 2,000 of them would benefit…
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target=_blank>Zamfara APC: Wards, LGAs Executives Emerge Through Consensus
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted wards and Local Government congresses in the 147 political wards and across the 14 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Zamfara State. The party executives produced by the congresses emerged through consensus in a peaceful and well-coordinated exercise, according to the statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of the…
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target=_blank>APC Chairman Receives Newly Elected FCT Council Chairmen
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Monday received the newly elected chairmen of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils in Abuja. Photos from the event, shared on the APC’s official social media platforms, showed him seated with the Chairman of the APC National Campaign Council and Kwara State…
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target=_blank>Bella Foundation Stands Against Trafficking, Child Marriage In Ojo
300 students of the Shulamite College in Ojo, Lagos, sat in rapt attention as hard truths about human trafficking, child marriage and sexual and gender-based violence were laid bare before them. The one-day sensitisation programme, organised by the Bella Foundation for Child and Maternal Care in partnership with Evoca Foundation and Nommontu Foundation in January,…
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target=_blank>Police Bust Kidnap Syndicate, Recover Operational Motorcycles
Men of the Ondo State Police Command have busted a kidnapping syndicate, arrested two suspects, and recovered operational motorcycles used for kidnapping in different parts of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed that the suspects were part of the syndicates involved in the recent kidnapping cases in the state, especially…
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