UniAbuja expels 28 students over exam misconduct, cultism, fraud
The Senate of the University of Abuja has approved the expulsion of 28 students over offences including cult-related activities, examination malpractice, drug possession and threats to life. The decision was reached at the institution’s 191st Regular Senate Meeting after reviewing a report from the Student Disciplinary Committee. In a statement issued by the Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr...
Troops net suspected arms dealer in Taraba
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the 6 Brigade/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a suspected gun runner and recovered weapons, ammunition and ₦2.4 million during an operation in Taraba State. The brigade’s spokesperson, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, said the suspect was intercepted during a stop-and-search exercise at Sarkin Kudu in Ibi Local Government Area following credible intelligence. Troops flagged...
FCT poll: APC wins Bwari, AMAC chairmanship elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressive Congress (APC) winner of the Bwari Area Council chairmanship election. The returning officer for Bwari chairmanship election, Prof. Mohammed Nurudeen, announced the results in Bwari on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Nurudeen disclosed that Ishaku polled 18,466 votes to defeat Nurudeen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) who...
INEC to unveil new 2027 election timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed it will issue a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections following the passage of the Electoral Act 2026. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, said the commission is reviewing the new law and will adjust its schedule to comply with the revised 300-day notice requirement for elections. INEC had earlier...
APC sweeps Rivers assembly by-elections
Candidates of the All Progressives Congress have won the House of Assembly by-elections held in Ahoada East Constituency 2 and Khana Constituency 2 in Rivers State. Announcing the results, the Returning Officer, Rosemary Ogbo, said the APC candidates — Napoleon Ukalikpe and Burabari Loloo — secured the highest number of valid votes and met the requirements of the law. In Ahoada...
Why opposition parties boycotted Kano by-elections
Major opposition parties — the African Democratic Congress, New Nigeria Peoples Party and Peoples Democratic Party — on Saturday boycotted the by-elections for the Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies in Kano State, citing alleged irregularities and fears of violence. The by-election was conducted to fill the vacant seats left by the deaths of Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo and Sarki Aliyu Daneji,...
Chelsea’s Fofana, Burnley’s Mejbri racially abused on social media
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri said they were racially abused on social media following their sides’ 1-1 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Fofana, who was sent off in the 72nd minute after receiving a second yellow card for a challenge on James Ward-Prowse, shared screenshots of messages he received on Instagram after the...
‘Contractors must accept FG’s policies’: Umahi denies rift with Julius Berger
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says he has no personal issues with Julius Berger Plc, stressing that all contractors must comply with ministry policies and pricing regulations. Umahi said this while updating journalists on the rehabilitation of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He said the ministry remained committed to fairness and equal treatment, stressing that...
LaLiga: Osasuna stun Real Madrid as Atletico thrash Espanyol
Raul Garcia's superb 90th-minute strike consigned leaders Real Madrid to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna in LaLiga on Saturday, in a blow to their title hopes. Champions Barcelona trail Real Madrid by two points but can overtake them on Sunday if they beat Levante at Camp Nou. Madrid put on a below-par performance in Pamplona and fell behind to an Ante...
Consultants move to EFCC, ICPC over N13.7bn Osun payroll claim
An audit firm, Salivot Consulting Limited, has alleged a massive N13.7 billion annual payroll fraud involving thousands of ghost workers and pensioners in Osun State. The firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Sadat Bakrin-Ottun, revealed the findings during an appearance on Politics Tonight on Channels Television, saying a 12-month forensic audit uncovered widespread payroll irregularities under the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. According...
