FG, NSCDC unveil strategy to boost school protection nationwide
The Federal Government, in partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has launched a Smart School Protection Strategy to strengthen security across schools nationwide. Unveiled during a strategic engagement in Abuja on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the federal government said the initiative underscores the administration’s zero tolerance for attacks on schools and its commitment to guaranteeing the...
Man killed, wife injured as truck crushes car in Lagos
A man lost his life while his wife sustained critical injuries on Thursday morning after a granite-laden truck overturned and crushed their Toyota saloon car at Eleko Junction along the Lekki–Ajah Expressway in Lagos State. The incident was confirmed in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo...
Yahaya Bello trial: Witness alleges ₦2.1bn loan repaid with funds from Kogi LGAs
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, resumed on Wednesday before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, with a prosecution witness detailing the movement of large sums of public funds through multiple bank accounts. The tenth prosecution witness (PW10), Olomotane Egoro, a compliance officer with Access Bank, testified under subpoena and...
Entrepreneur laments deception after spending ₦45m on faulty Mercedes-Benz
An entrepreneur has recounted a painful experience after allegedly being deceived in a ₦45 million purchase of a Mercedes-Benz A220. The businesswoman, identified as @midrizzy1 on X (formerly Twitter), shared that she initially kept the luxury car purchase a secret from her family and friends, hoping to surprise them. According to her, she contacted an acquaintance who provided photos of available...
VIDEO: Why I regret prioritising wealth over love in my 20s — Woman
A 41-year-old woman identified by her X user Queen Cruise has gone viral online after sharing her regrets about prioritising wealth over love in her 20s, offering advice to younger women about relationship choices. In a candid video, she admitted that she focused on finding a wealthy partner, turning down “good” men who did not meet her financial expectations. “At my...
18-year-old woman identified as suspect in Canada school shooting
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have identified an 18-year-old woman as the suspect in a deadly school shooting in Canada. Police said the 18-year-old woman with mental health issues killed her mother and stepbrother before attacking her former school. The killer, whom police identified as Jesse Van Rootselaar, died by suicide after the shooting on Tuesday in Tumbler Ridge, a remote...
Stock market investors gain N881bn amid new pension investment limits
The Nigerian stock market sustained its positive performance on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, adding N881 billion to investors’ wealth. Buying interest in large- and mid-cap stocks such as Meyer, Nestlé Nigeria, Fortis Global Insurance, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings, Zichis Agro Allied Industries, and 44 other price gainer stocks lifted the broad market performance. The market has continued on a positive momentum due...
Kwankwassiya, NNPP reject US sanctions on Kwankwaso, allege political targeting
The Kwankwassiya movement and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have strongly rejected a proposed United States visa ban and asset freeze targeting their leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the move as unfair, politically motivated, and based on “selective judgement” against an opposition figure. The development follows the introduction of the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026...
Nottingham Forest sack Sean Dyche after Wolves draw
Nottingham Forest have sacked manager Sean Dyche after a dismal home draw with Wolves left them hovering three points above the Premier League relegation zone. Forest announced this via a statement issued in the early hours of Thursday. The club stated: “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as head coach. “We would like...
EPL: Man City close on Arsenal as Liverpool end Sunderland’s unbeaten home run
Manchester City thrashed Fulham 3-0 to close in on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday, while Liverpool inflicted Sunderland's first home defeat of the season to ease the pressure on Arne Slot. Fresh from what could be a turning point in the title race with a late fightback to beat Liverpool on Sunday, City cruised to...
