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...
Ogun govt denies endorsement, says Ifa didn’t pick Ademorin Kuye as new Awujale
The Ogun State Government has debunked reports claiming that the Ifa oracle has chosen Prince Ademorin Kuye as the next Awujale of Ijebuland and that the state government has endorsed the purported outcome. The Ogun State Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, made this known via a statement issued on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Hamzat described the claims...
EPL: Chelsea, Aston Villa held in blow to Champions League hopes
Chelsea's chances of Champions League qualification were dented as Burnley snatched a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, while Aston Villa also struck late to salvage a point against Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday. Chelsea climb into the Premier League's top four only on goal difference after they paid for failing to build on Joao Pedro's fourth-minute opener. Chelsea were...
Wike to Kingibe: FCT poll results will determine political strength
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed criticism over movement restrictions imposed ahead of the Area Council elections, saying the final results will determine political influence in the nation’s capital. Speaking after monitoring the polls in Abuja on Saturday, Wike responded to comments attributed to FCT senator Ireti Kingibe, who criticised the directive restricting movement from...
Trump vows to raise global tariff rate to 15%
United States President Donald Trump says he will raise temporary tariffs on almost all U.S. imports from 10% to 15%. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump’s previous tariff programme as invalid. Trump had immediately announced a 10% across-the-board tariff on Friday after the court's decision, which found the president had exceeded his authority when he imposed an...
ADC takes early lead in Kubwa, Bwari chairmanship poll
The African Democratic Congress is in an early lead in the chairmanship race at polling units within LEA Primary School, Kubwa II, in Bwari Area Council, according to results announced by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Figures from four polling units show a closely contested race between the ADC and the All Progressives Congress. The ADC recorded a...
PDP, NNPP, ADC absent from Kano by-election ballots
Three major opposition parties — the Peoples Democratic Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party and African Democratic Congress — were not listed on ballot papers for Saturday’s by-election into the Kano State House of Assembly. The by-election is being held to fill two vacant seats following the deaths of the lawmakers who previously represented the constituencies and were members of the...
No hijab ban in UTME registration — JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that candidates are not required to remove their hijabs during registration, following concerns raised in a viral video alleging discrimination against a Muslim candidate at Afe Babalola University. In the video shared on social media, a man claimed his sister was asked to remove her hijab before being photographed for registration and...
Stock market rakes in N8.137trn gain in one week
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) investors gained N8.137 trillion after the All-Share Index and market capitalisation appreciated by 6.95 per cent to close the week at 194,989.77 and N125.164 trillion, respectively. This compares with the previous week’s figures of 182,313.08 and N117.027 trillion. Other indices also finished higher with the exception of NGX Growth index which depreciated by 15.06 per cent...
20-year-old man disguising as scavenger arrested with human part
A 20-year-old man has been apprehended over an alleged unlawful possession of a human part in Oyo State. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Ayanlade said community vigilance group members arrested the suspect who disguised as a scavenger in the Oroki area of Oyo due to...
