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...
EPL: Man City sink Newcastle to close gap on Arsenal
Manchester City stepped up their Premier League title charge as Nico O'Reilly's double sealed a vital 2-1 win against Newcastle on Saturday. O'Reilly put City ahead in the first half at the Etihad Stadium and restored their lead after Lewis Hall had equalised. Pep Guardiola's side weren't at their best, but they held on for a victory that moved them within...
Why I can’t fast Ramadan — Cardi B
American rapper Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, has said she does not believe she could practise Islam, explaining that she struggles to go long hours without food. In a viral video circulating on social media, the award-winning artist reacted to Muslims observing Ramadan, admitting that she finds it difficult to stay even three hours after waking up without eating. Cardi...
FCT poll: INEC declares PDP’s Kasim winner of Gwagwalada chairmanship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mohammed Kasim of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of Gwagwalada area council chairmanship election. The returning officer for Gwagwalada chairmanship election, Prof. Philip Akpeni, who announced the results of the poll in Gwagwalada on Sunday, disclosed that Kasim polled 22,165 votes to emerge the winner. Wike commends security, INEC over...
Wike commends security, INEC over smooth FCT polls
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended the peaceful conduct of the chairmanship and councillorship elections across the six area councils of the territory. Wike, who monitored the exercise at several polling units, expressed satisfaction with voter participation in satellite towns, noting that turnout in city centres remained low — a trend he described as consistent...
