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 operative during a patrol in Plateau State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in K-Vom, located in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources said Umar was reportedly shot by his...
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 Commissioner (REC) who withholds critical election documents. The reforms were outlined in Abuja by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, following two years of consultations and legislative work by the National Assembly of Nigeria. The law also establishes a...
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 elections, after the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured five of the six chairmanship seats. Results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) showed that the APC won Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Abaji, Bwari, Kwali...
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 stepped into public advocacy — swapping broomsticks for boreholes and spells for school repairs. The group, led by Her Majesty Inya Oyarazi Kudi Attah, sent a message to the Kogi State Government with a simple point:...
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on revalidated infant milk formula
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public about a revalidated batch of SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900 grams) being sold in Kaduna State. NAFDAC made this known via a statement on Sunday, February 22, 2026, saying the product was found with altered expiry dates and linked to infant gastrointestinal distress in...
Nigeria wins $6.2m arbitration case against European tech firm
Nigeria has secured a major victory in an international arbitration after a tribunal dismissed all claims brought by European Dynamics UK Ltd over a national e-procurement project dispute. The case, handled by the Bureau of Public Procurement, sought more than $6.2 million in alleged payments and damages. The ruling, described as final and not subject to appeal, relieved Nigeria of a...
EPL: Arsenal thrash Tottenham as Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest
Arsenal defeated Tottenham to restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in a 4-1 win on Sunday, while Liverpool needed Alexis Mac Allister's 97th-minute goal to beat Nottingham Forest 1-0. Eberechi Eze, who nearly joined Tottenham prior to moving to Arsenal from Crystal Palace in August 2025, scored his first goals since netting a hat-trick in...
Air-ground offensive repels Kukawa attack, destroys gun trucks
Troops have foiled a coordinated terrorist assault on military positions in Kukawa following an overnight battle backed by air support. Military sources said the attackers launched the multi-directional assault late on February 20, advancing on gun trucks, motorcycles and on foot. Troops mounted a strong defence, engaging the insurgents in intense fighting that continued into the early hours of February...
Wike hails Tinubu, says FCT polls show ‘ruling, real opposition party’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the peaceful conduct of the Area Council elections, saying the outcome has clarified for Nigerians which parties represent the ruling government and the “real opposition.” In a special broadcast aired on national television and radio on Sunday, Wike described the elections as a demonstration of...
EFCC arrests 20 over electoral offences in FCT polls
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 20 suspects over alleged electoral offences linked to the recently concluded council elections in the Federal Capital Territory. The anti-graft agency said the arrests were carried out on Saturday across several area councils, with offences ranging from vote buying and vote selling to obstruction of election officials. According to the commission,...
