New York shuts schools, cancels flights as major storm hits US
New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents braced for a massive snowstorm hitting the United States...
Simi defends old tweets, says anti-rape stance remains unchanged
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, fondly called Simi, has responded to renewed criticism on social media following the circulation of tweets she posted more than...
EPL: Arokodare, Mundle racially abused on social media
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle have become the latest Premier League players to be sent racist abuse on social media.
The...
NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze, cloudiness across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and cloudiness across the country from Monday to Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
NiMet made this known...
Oil prices drop amid Iran nuclear talks
Oil prices fell about 1% on Monday, February 23, 2026, as the United States and Iran prepared for a third round of nuclear talks.
This...
Tinubu approves N2.8trn power debt, rejects inflated bills
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N2.8trn as the Federal Government’s verified electricity subsidy debt to power generation companies (GenCos), rejecting their N6tn claim...
Vigilante killed by colleague in Jos
The family of Jafar Umar, a member of the Hunters Vigilante group, has demanded justice after he was allegedly shot dead by a fellow...
RECs face two-year jail for withholding documents
Nigeria’s newly enacted Electoral Act, 2026, has introduced sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening electoral integrity, including a two-year jail term for any Resident Electoral...
FCT poll: PDP heads to court over APC’s five-council victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a special legal team to challenge the outcome of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council...
Kogi witches petition Ododo, say magic can’t fix bad roads
In what may be one of the most unusual civic complaints in recent times, a group identifying as the Association of Ebira Witchcraft has...
