Customs intercepts 144 smuggling attempts, seizes N3.3bn worth of contraband in South-West
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja, has intercepted 144 smuggling attempts and seized contraband valued at N3.32 billion within five weeks of coordinated enforcement operations across the South-West. The Comptroller of the Unit, Gambo Aliyu, disclosed this during his maiden press briefing at the FOU headquarters in Lagos, his first media engagement...
BoI secures CBN approval to launch non-interest banking operations
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate a Non-Interest Banking (NIB) window, a move the development finance institution says will broaden access to ethical and inclusive financing across the country. In a statement, the bank described the approval as a major milestone in its growth strategy, enabling it to commence...
UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson links to Epstein
Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has resigned over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington despite his links to United States convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. McSweeney announced his resignation via a statement issued on Sunday, February 8, 2026. McSweeney noted: "After careful reflection, I have decided to resign from the government. "The decision...
APC explains delay in official welcome for Fubara
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has explained why Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who recently defected to the party, has yet to be formally received into its ranks. Speaking during an interview on TVC on Sunday, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the delay was a strategic decision aimed at managing regional sensitivities, particularly in the northern part of...
NiMet forecasts three days of sunshine, cloudiness, isolated rains
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a mix of sunshine and cloudy conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday, with chances of isolated thunderstorms and light rainfall in parts of the South. In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, the agency said the northern region would experience mostly sunny and cloudy skies throughout the three-day period. NiMet...
Seven killed, 70 injured in Kano lone accident — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that seven persons died and 70 others sustained injuries in a lone road accident that occurred on Sunday along Hadejia Road at Kwanar Danja in Kano State. The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Idris Muhammed-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued by the corps’ Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran. According to him,...
APC, ADC, PDP express confidence ahead of FCT polls
The All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have all declared their readiness and optimism ahead of the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, with each party expressing confidence of securing victory. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the election date, widely regarded as a political litmus test...
Police arrest studio owner over death of gospel singer, three crew members in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a studio owner in connection with the mysterious death of a popular gospel artiste, Matthew Ogundele, widely known as Segun Praise, and three members of his crew inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos. The other victims were identified as Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and a blogger, Matthew...
2 die as military helicopter crashes in South Korea
A South Korean Army AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter has crashed during a training flight in Gapyeong, killing both crew members on board. The country’s military confirmed that the helicopter crashed at about 11 a.m. (0200 GMT) on Monday, February 9, 2026, for reasons that remain unclear. The two crew members were evacuated to nearby hospitals but were later pronounced dead. South Korea...
Oil prices drop as US, Iran vow to continue talks
Oil prices fell 1% on Monday, February 9, 2026, as immediate fears of a conflict in the Middle East eased after the United States and Iran pledged to continue talks about Tehran's nuclear programme over the weekend. The development calm investors anxious about supply disruptions. Brent crude futures fell 67 cents, or 1%, to $67.38 a barrel on Monday by 0444...
