Aiyedatiwa dismisses rumours of plot to remove deputy
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has denied reports suggesting plans to remove his deputy, Olayide Adelami, describing the claim as baseless speculation. Adelami emerged as deputy governor after Aiyedatiwa was sworn in on December 27, 2023, following the death of his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Both leaders later contested and won the 2024 governorship election in the state. The governor’s reaction...
Movement restriction flouted as FCT elections begin
Commercial motorists, tricycle and motorcycle operators on Saturday defied the movement restriction order issued ahead of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and security agencies. Reports from across parts of the Federal Capital Territory showed that transport operators continued normal operations, conveying passengers between communities despite the directive. Areas including Airport Road, Jikwoyi, Nyanya, Kuje,...
FCT poll: Late start disrupts voting in Jikwoyi PU
Voting began behind schedule at Polling Unit 014 located at L.E.A Primary School, Jikwoyi during the ongoing Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, following logistical and administrative delays. As of 9:21 a.m., accreditation and voting had yet to commence despite the official start time of 8:30 a.m. Early-arriving voters were seen waiting while electoral officials worked to resolve documentation issues...
FCT poll: Voting begins at Kubwa PU 16
Voting has commenced at Kubwa Polling Unit 16 in Kubwa for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections taking place today, February 21, 2026. The exercise began at about 9:00 a.m. after voter registers were displayed and details verified using the Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System in the presence of party agents. The Presiding Officer told reporters that officials of the Independent...
Stock market investors gain N1.2trn as capitalisation hits N125trn
The Nigerian stock market sustained its positive trend on Friday, February 20, 2026, adding N1.2 trillion gain to investors’ portfolios. At the close of trading, the market capitalisation rose from N123.934 trillion to N125.164 trillion, representing an increase of 0.99 per cent or N1.230 trillion. The All-Share Index also advanced by 0.99 per cent, gaining 1,916.20 points to close at 194,989.77,...
Teenager who fled to Nigeria after stabbing in London bags life imprisonment
A 19-year-old man who fled to Nigeria after a fatal stabbing in south-east London has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being arrested on his return to the United Kingdom (UK). Jackson Uwagboe was convicted at the Old Bailey for the murder of Robert Robinson, 21, as well as robbery and possession of a bladed article. The court ordered that the...
Jake Paul undergoes second jaw surgery after Joshua knockout
Jake Paul has undergone a second surgery on his jaw after his knockout loss to former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The two men fought in a controversial Netflix-backed bout in December 2025, where Joshua made hard work of defeating his vastly less accomplished opponent. In the sixth round, Joshua backed the 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer into a corner and delivered the knockout...
Trump vows new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court verdict
United States President Donald Trump has vowed to replace tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court with a temporary 10% global import duty for 150 days and ordered new investigations under other laws that could allow him to re-impose the tariffs. Trump signed executive orders late on Friday to impose new tariffs starting on Tuesday under Section 122 of the...
Pastor to die by hanging over landlord’s killing
The Resident Pastor of a branch of the Living Faith Church, Emmanuel Umoh, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of his landlord, Gabriel Bassey, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The judgment was delivered by Justice Gabriel Ette of the state High Court, who found the pastor guilty of killing the 500-level Civil Engineering student of the...
Kwara attack: LG chair imposes curfew
The Chairman of Kaiama Local Government Area in Kwara State, Abubakar Danladi, has imposed a night curfew following ongoing security concerns after the February 3 attack on the communities of Woro and Nuku. The directive, disclosed in a statement on Friday, restricts movement across the local government from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. daily. Danladi said the decision followed a detailed...
