Davido reacts as Indian hotel worker says meeting him changed his life
Nigerian music star Davido has reacted to a heartfelt message from an Indian hotel staff member who said an encounter with the singer positively transformed his life. The man, identified as Govind Kadak, said he met the artiste about a year ago while working as a butler at a hotel during Davido’s visit to India. In his message, Kadak expressed deep...
Autopsy rules out food poisoning in death of two crew members in Lagos
Preliminary autopsy findings have ruled out food poisoning as the cause of death of two movie crew members found dead at a film production site in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The deceased were identified as cinematographer Walter Odediran, 36, and his childhood friend, lighting director Godstime Imeh, who also served as Chief Officer of GeeTee Light. Their lifeless bodies were discovered...
Truck driver, one other die in Lagos road crash
A driver and one other person have been confirmed dead in an accident involving two trucks along Cele inward Oshodi–Apapa Expressway in Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the accident via a statement issued by its spokesperson, Taofiq Adebayo, on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Adebayo disclosed that the accident claimed the life of one of the truck...
Troops neutralise bandits, rescues captives in Niger
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised several armed bandits and rescued numerous captives during a coordinated operation in parts of Niger State. Security sources said the operation was carried out across Eriya and A’ure communities in Mariga Local Government Area, as well as border communities in Magama Local Government Area. The offensive targeted bandits believed to have relocated from the...
Police arrest human trafficker, rescue five victims in Katsina
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Katsina State have arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued five persons from an alleged illegal movement out of the country. Security sources said the suspect, Rukayya Lawal, 45, was intercepted by a divisional surveillance team at Central Motor Park Katsina at about 12:10 p.m. on February 18 following intelligence reports. During the operation,...
Police arrest 19 bandits, recover livestock in Kwara
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Kwara State have arrested 19 suspected bandits and cattle rustlers during a bush-clearing operation around Ekati village in Lade. Police sources said the operation, conducted with support from Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria vigilante members, resulted in the arrest of 10 identified suspects, including Mohammed Salihu, Mohammadu Musa, Abubakar Sani, also...
South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to life imprisonment
A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for declaring martial law in December 2024. The court convicted 65-year-old Yoon of leading an insurrection and undermining the constitution. The ruling by the Seoul Central District Court marked a major milestone in one of the most significant political trials in the country’s recent history. Yoon’s actions...
No building will be demolished without compensation — Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has assured residents that his administration will not demolish any structure or dispossess property owners without providing fair and adequate compensation. The governor made the pledge during the flag-off of cheque distribution to 189 households affected by the Rigasa township road project, held in Rigasa on Wednesday. Sani stressed that his government would not rely on the concept...
Gunmen kill Ondo monarch
The traditional ruler of Agamọ Community in Ondo State, Oba Kehinde Falodun, has been killed by suspected bandits in Akure North. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Akure North Local Government Area when armed men reportedly stormed the monarch’s palace in an attempt to abduct him. Community sources said about 10 gunmen carried out the attack. The monarch was said to...
Former UBA Chairman, Israel Ogbue, dies at 99
The Board, Management and Staff of United Bank for Africa Plc have announced the passing of former Chairman, Israel C. Ogbue, who died peacefully at the age of 99. Chief Ogbue, widely regarded as a respected boardroom statesman and administrator, devoted more than six decades to service across Nigeria’s public and private sectors. His career was marked by a reputation...
