Working under fire: How extreme heat is reshaping health in Kano
By Lukman Abdulmalik The sun is already unforgiving in the city of Kano by mid morning. Abubakar Umar is a sweaty 32-year-old bricklayer who under the fading umbrella breaks his work and imbibes the contents of a plastic sachet of water. “I can I tell you, if I quit I do not earn. But as I go on I grow weak...
Ramadan, small contest behind Kano by-poll apathy — Kano REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has attributed the low turnout recorded in Saturday’s by-election in Kano State to the Ramadan period and public perception that the poll involved limited candidates. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Abdu Zango, disclosed this while addressing journalists during an on-the-spot assessment of the election in Kano Municipal. Zango described the election as peaceful and violence-free, commending...
Five killed, house razed in cross-border attack in Benue
Five persons have been killed and a house destroyed following a late-night attack on Azoke village in Ado Local Government Area. Sources said the incident occurred at about 9:00 p.m. on February 19 when suspected assailants from Akparata community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, allegedly invaded the village. The victims were identified as Nwefuru Elu, Nwefuru Agnes, Nwali Nworie...
Police arrest officer over missing firearms
The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a police officer who had been at large over the disappearance of firearms and ammunition from the Riyom Division. The officer, Insp. Iliya Dauda, an armourer attached to the division, was taken into custody following investigations into the missing weapons. Authorities said the arrest is expected to aid efforts to recover the lost firearms...
Man dies after dispute at snooker joint in Nasarawa
A man has died following an alleged assault during a dispute at a snooker facility in Ombi 1 area of Lafia, Nasarawa State. Sources said the incident was reported at about 6:00 a.m. on February 21 by a resident, Akulu Sunday, who alleged that his tenant, Precious Chinedu Madu, was struck with a stick during a misunderstanding with Ismail Abubakar,...
Police arrest officers for killing 2 passersby in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended some officers involved in a shooting that killed two passersby in the Alagbado area of the state. It was gathered that the police officers were pursuing suspected criminals in the area when gunshots were accidentally discharged during the operation on Friday, February 20, 2026. Residents had expressed concern over the incident, prompting swift intervention...
Couple abducted, one shot in Ondo community
Gunmen have abducted a couple in Ilu-Abo Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, February 21, 2026, said one other person also sustained a gunshot wound. Jimoh disclosed that the couple, Jamiu Olawale and his wife, residents of Olaribigba...
Voter apathy hits Kano assembly by-election
Electoral officials recorded low voter turnout in Saturday’s by-election for two seats in the Kano State House of Assembly, with many polling units seeing minimal participation. Observations from parts of Ungogo Local Government Area showed election officers waiting for voters as apathy characterised the exercise. At Ungogo Kudu 1A Polling Unit 028, Presiding Officer Ahmad Mohammad Bello said officials arrived around...
Lassa fever kills 70, hits 318 cases — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 70 deaths from Lassa fever in the first seven weeks of 2026, with 318 confirmed infections recorded out of 1,469 suspected cases nationwide. Data covering Epidemiological Weeks 1–7 (December 29, 2025 to February 15, 2026) indicated a case fatality rate of 22 per cent, while 15 healthcare workers were...
Ondo police arrest 13 suspects over APC ward congress attack
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects linked to the All Progressive Congress (APC) ward congress attack which claimed two lives on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The attack occurred at Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the arrests followed an...
