President Bola Tinubu has removed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, from office, appointing Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Tunji Disu as his replacement. According to various reports, Egbetokun’s resignation came after the President directed him to do so at a meeting on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Tinubu previously appointed Egbetokun […]
The Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos has a fire outbreak at Terminal 1, according to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The agency said that its firefighting team had been called to the scene and was attempting to contain the situation in a brief statement that was uploaded on microblogging platform, X, on […]
Sunday Dare, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, has defended Executive Order 9, arguing that it does not amount to an abuse of executive authority but rather upholds constitutional revenue management provisions. Executive Order 9 of 2026, officially known as the Presidential Executive Order to Safeguard Federation Oil and Gas Revenues […]
In an attempt to cut down on time wastage and enhance match flow, FIFA has proposed a new rule requiring players who receive medical treatment on the field to stay off the field for at least one minute. The proposal is anticipated to be discussed at the International Football Association Board’s annual general meeting, which […]
According to the Ondo State Police Command, two suspected kidnappers have been taken into custody, and motorcycles that the suspects are said to have used in the state have been found. The command spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, provided news reporters with this information in a statement on Monday in Akure, the state capital. According to […]
In response to worries about potential lead exposure in the community, the Ogun State Government has started an independent and thorough health audit of Ogijo residents in Sagamu Local Government Area. Recall that the state government announced in November of last year that seven lead-acid battery recycling factories on the state’s Ogijo axis had been […]
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has unveiled a shift toward renewables and direct supply to industrial clusters to stabilise electricity and cut production costs. Managing Director, Mrs Jennifer Adighije, in a statement on Sunday, said the strategy prioritised long-term sustainability, operational efficiency and closing electricity gaps constraining industrial productivity. She said NDPHC was […]
Regarding a case of tampered or revalidated SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900g tin) found in circulation in Kaduna State, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a warning. NAFDAC reported in its Public Alert No. 06/2026, sent out via X on Sunday, that a product sample with batch […]
The Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) Gwagwalada area council chairperson election was won by Mohammed Kasim, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate. The results were made public on Sunday morning by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning officer Philip Akpen. Kasim won with 22,165 votes, defeating Yahaya Shehu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who received […]
Chelsea Football Club and IFS have announced a multi-year global partnership, which the club describes as an attempt to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence into its football operations and performance. The Premier League team announced on its website on Friday that IFS would be promoted to Principal Partner effective immediately and would be featured on the […]
The chairmanship seats for the six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be decided on Saturday, 21 February 2026, with 65 candidates from 17 political parties vying for them. Voters in the FCT are set to elect leaders for six area councils namely: Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, […]
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election is hours away and a number of factors, including political meddling, incumbency advantage, party strength, candidate popularity, voter turnout, election security, vote buying, and the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), could determine who wins the chairmanship seats in the FCT’s six area councils on February […]
Commercial banks have paid off telecom operators’ over N300 billion debt for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services, according to the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). During an official visit to Idris Olorunnimbe, the chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday, the association’s chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, affirmed this. According […]
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged all eligible voters in the state’s Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas to actively participate in the bye-elections scheduled for Saturday. Ahoada East Constituency 2 and Khana Constituency 2 will hold elections to fill vacancies in the Rivers State House of Assembly. Fubara, who made the call […]
Following recent deadly attacks in parts of Arewa Local Government Area, the Kebbi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of vulnerable border communities. Alhaji Abubakar Umar Tafida, the Deputy Governor, delivered the assurance on behalf of Governor Nasir Idris during condolence visits to families affected by the attacks in Mamuni, Awashaka, Kurin-Naida, […]
Dispatch riders in Abuja rejected a new N25,000 levy levied by the Federal Capital Territory Administration on Thursday, protesting what they said was double taxation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) announced the development on Thursday. According to the riders, the new levy was added to the taxes already paid to area authorities, increasing their […]
Neo Akpofure, a former Big Brother Naija Season 5 (Lockdown edition) housemate, has threatened legal action against a social media user who made a rape allegation against him on X (formerly Twitter), demanding a public retraction and apology within 48 hours or face a defamation lawsuit. In a letter dated February 18, 2026, signed by […]
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has joined Brazilian investment fund OutField, which now owns second-tier French club Le Mans, the club announced on Thursday. OutField, which now owns the majority of Le Mans, also includes tennis star Novak Djokovic and Brazilian racing driver Felipe Massa. Courtois sent a message to the team’s fans via YouTube, […]
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has denied former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola’s allegations that the Presidency pressured the incumbent Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to defect to the national ruling party. According to a statement signed by the party’s spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, and obtained in Osogbo on Thursday, Oyinlola made the claim during a […]
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has directed stakeholders and participants in the Unified Data Architecture initiative to monitor performance and provide public services with precision and speed. On Thursday in Umuahia, Otti presided over the opening of a one-day workshop for public service stakeholders on strategic digital public infrastructure and delivery in Abia State. “Government […]