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...
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...
