Alleged terrorism: Court grants Malami, son N200m bail
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has admitted the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, to N200 million bail on charges bordering on alleged terrorism and illegal possession of firearms. The presiding judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, granted the bail while ruling on the application argued by the defendants’ lead...
UCL knockout draw: Real Madrid face Man City as Arsenal meet Bayer Leverkusen
Manchester City were drawn against Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout phase for the sixth time since the 2019-20 season after the draw for the last 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals was made on Friday. Real Madrid and City have already faced each other once in the group stage, with City coming from behind to win 2-1 in December 2025. Defending...
Nigeria seeks partnership with Canada to boost mining reforms
The Federal Government has declared its readiness to leverage Canada’s advanced mining technology and expertise to strengthen ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s mining sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made this known during a meeting with the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, in Abuja on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Alake emphasised the imperative of enhanced bilateral collaboration...
EFCC re-arraigns Malami, wife, son over money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday re-arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, alongside his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz, over alleged money laundering offences. The trio was re-arraigned before Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja following the reassignment of the case to a new trial judge. At the resumed hearing, EFCC counsel, Jibrin...
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes co-owner of Almeria
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has become a co-owner of Spanish second division side Almeria by acquiring a 25% share in the club. Ronaldo, 41, bought his stake in Almeria, who are owned by a Saudi Arabian investment consortium led by Mohammed Al-Khereiji, through his recently formed CR7 Sports Investments company. While the financial details have not been disclosed, the Al-Nassr forward...
Community builds police offices in Kano to strengthen security
Residents of Kore community in Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State have constructed and handed over three office buildings to the police to strengthen security operations in the area. The newly completed offices at the Kore Police Division were commissioned on Thursday by the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori. The development was announced in a statement by the command’s...
Melania Trump becomes first US president’s wife to preside over UN Security Council meeting
Melania Trump will preside over a United Nations (UN) Security Council meeting next week, in the first such appearance by a United States first lady. "First Lady Melania Trump is set to make history at the United Nations, taking the gavel as the United States assumes the Security Council Presidency to emphasize education's role in advancing tolerance and world peace,"...
Bill Clinton faces US Congress panel over Epstein ties
Former United States President Bill Clinton will be grilled by a Congressional panel on Friday, February 27, 2026, on his well-documented links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton features prominently throughout the latest Epstein files disclosures, with the former president insisting that he broke ties with him well before the disgraced billionaire's 2008 conviction for sex offenses. Mere mention in...
EPL fixtures: Arsenal face Chelsea title test as Fulham host Tottenham
Premier League leaders Arsenal face a title test from London rivals Chelsea on Sunday, while troubled Tottenham travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham. Manchester City can keep the pressure on Arsenal with a win at Leeds, while troubled Tottenham cannot afford another damaging defeat. The Gunners revitalised their flagging title bid thanks to a meeting between the players prior to...
‘Our cup of patience has overflowed’: Pakistan declares war on Afghanistan
Pakistan bombed Taliban government targets in Afghanistan's major cities overnight, with Pakistan's defence minister calling the conflict "open war". Security sources in Pakistan said the strikes involved air-to-ground missile attacks on Taliban military offices and posts in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia as well as ground clashes in multiple sectors along the border between the Islamic nations. The Taliban said it launched...
