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target=_blank>5 Killed, 20 Injured in Niger Road Crash
Five travelers have reportedly died on the spot, while 20 others sustained severe injuries in a fatal lone road crash on the Lapai–Agaie Road in Niger State. The crash, which occurred in the early hours of Monday at Nami village in Agaie Local Government Area, involved a trailer loaded with about 600 bags of soybeans
target=_blank>Walida: Muslim groups reject DSS’ account, insist on abduction
A coalition of Muslim organisations has rejected the account presented by the Department of State Services (DSS) in the case of Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, insisting that the young woman is a victim of abduction, sexual assault and forced conversion to Christianity. The coalition — comprising the Abuja chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), the
target=_blank>Borno Police lose two assistant commissioners in two days
Borno State Police command mourned the loss of two of its Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP) who died just one day apart. In a statement by its spokesman, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, on Monday, the command said the officers died between 20th and 21st February, 2026. “The Command lost ACP Danjuma Muhammed (AC X-Squad), who
target=_blank>Wike nullifies over 400 land titles in Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the cancellation of 485 land documents in Abuja after they failed to meet official verification standards. The revocation followed a comprehensive screening exercise conducted by the Department of Land Administration in collaboration with the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS). According to officials, the
target=_blank>Plateau youths block highway over killing of community members
Youths in Dorowa Babuje, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, on Monday morning blocked the Jos–Shendam highway in protest over the killing of nine community members by gunmen. The victims were reportedly attacked on Sunday night at a bar located along the highway. The incident sparked outrage among residents, prompting youths, women and
target=_blank>Three Die While Desilting Abandoned Well in Rivers
Two brothers and another man have died while attempting to desilt an abandoned water well in Aminigboko community, Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. The victims were reportedly hired by the son of the well’s owner, who intended to put the facility back into use. They, however, died in the process of carrying out
target=_blank>Fire engulfs Lagos Airport old terminal
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to the authority, its firefighting team swiftly mobilised to the scene and is currently working to contain the situation and prevent further damage. FAAN confirmed that no loss of life has been recorded
target=_blank>Odd mistake ruined Onana’s Manchester United career – Van der Sar
Manchester United legend, Edwin van der Sar, has claimed that goalkeeping mistakes led to the short stay of Andre Onana at Old Trafford. The Dutch goalkeeper brought stability between the sticks after his move from Fulham, and won the UEFA Champions League with the club, disclosed his opinion of Onana on The Overlap podcast hosted
target=_blank>El-Rufai files N1bn suit against ICPC over Abuja home invasion
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), challenging what he described as the unlawful invasion and search of his residence in Abuja. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026 and filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks
target=_blank>YEDC condemns assault on staff in Taraba, threatens service withdrawal
From Umar Dankano, Yola. The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has condemned alleged assaults on its staff members in Yagai and Kasuwan Bera communities of Taraba state. Communications officer of the company, Blessing Tunoh, in a statement on Monday, said intimidation of its staff members is unacceptable. The company noted that the affected employees were
target=_blank>33 ships loaded with fuel, food, others set to arrive Lagos ports – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority has announced that 33 vessels carrying petroleum products, food supplies, and other assorted cargoes are scheduled to arrive at major seaports in Lagos. According to the authority’s Daily Shipping Position released on Monday, the vessels are expected to arrive at the Apapa Port, Tin Can Island Port, and Lekki Deep Sea
33 ships loaded with fuel, food, others set to arrive Lagos ports – NPA
target=_blank>Nigerian govt, ECOWAS to provide off-grid electricity to 15 public hospitals, schools
The federal government, through the Rural Electrification Agency and the Economic Community of West African States, has agreed to provide electrification to 15 public health and education facilities in Nigeria using solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This was disclosed in a statement by REA on Monday. Under the agreement, ECOWAS will provide a grant of $700,000
Nigerian govt, ECOWAS to provide off-grid electricity to 15 public hospitals, schools
target=_blank>Ebonyi: Group raises alarm over threats from Amasiri, cites voice notes as evidence
A group of professional journalists operating under the auspices of the Edda Media Practitioners has alleged a subtle and imminent attack on the people of Oso Edda in the Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State by assailants from the Amasiri clan in the Afikpo Local Government Area of the state. The coordinator of the
Ebonyi: Group raises alarm over threats from Amasiri, cites voice notes as evidence
target=_blank>Gov Sanwo-Olu hikes BRT fares in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares on Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, and other standard bus routes across the state. The decision was approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following appeals from regulated public transport operators who raised concerns about the rising cost of running their services. According to a
Gov Sanwo-Olu hikes BRT fares in Lagos
target=_blank>Former British ambassador to US, Peter Mandelson arrested
Former British ambassador to the United States, US, Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. According to Fox News, authorities confirmed that the former ambassador was arrested in England on Monday. London’s Metropolitan Police also confirmed the arrest, saying, “officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in
Former British ambassador to US, Peter Mandelson arrested
target=_blank>Ehichioya Peter Odion: Land allocation reform – A Position Statement.
Cove Real Estate and Constructions Nigeria Limited Cove Real Estate and Constructions Nigeria Limited, under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, EHICHIOYA Peter Odion, draws attention to the urgent need for structural reform in land allocation within Rivers State, Nigeria. As an organization actively operating within the real estate sector, we have witnessed firsthand
Ehichioya Peter Odion: Land allocation reform – A Position Statement.
target=_blank>EPL: I will choose Eze over Odegaard – Wayne Rooney
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has said that Eberechi Eze is Arsenal’s best number 10, ahead of the Gunners’ captain, Martin Ødegaard. Eze played for the Gunners in their 4-1 Premier League victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The £67.5 million summer signing from Crystal Palace scored two goals as Arsenal dominated at the Tottenham
EPL: I will choose Eze over Odegaard – Wayne Rooney
target=_blank>Oil, Gas: Executive Order constitutional fidelity, not executive overreach – Presidency
The Presidency has said that the the Executive Order, EO9, on oil and gas is constitutional and not executive overreach. The Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Yakubu stated that the Executive Order 9, EO9, does not create law, adding that it enforces constitutional
Oil, Gas: Executive Order constitutional fidelity, not executive overreach – Presidency
target=_blank>FAAN gives update on fire incident at Lagos Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has officially informed the public of a fire outbreak at Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The announcement was made via the authority’s official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle on Monday. FAAN said its firefighting team was currently responding and working to contain the
FAAN gives update on fire incident at Lagos Airport
target=_blank>Nigerian students with valid visas not affected by presidential proclamation — US Mission
The United States Mission Nigeria says Nigerian students and exchange visitors holding valid visas will not be affected by the partial visa suspension under Presidential Proclamation 10998. The US Mission made this disclosure in a statement posted on its X handle on Monday. “Nigerian students and exchange participants with currently valid F1 and J1 visas
Nigerian students with valid visas not affected by presidential proclamation — US Mission
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