Repairs: Lagos govt shuts Apongbon Bridge for 6 weeks
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion to enable the Federal Ministry of Works to carry out repair works on the Apongbon Bridge. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this via a statement issued on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Osiyemi said the repairs would be carried out on the failed asphalt sections of the ramp/service lane...
How terrorists killed 75 in Kwara communities — Monarch’s brother
Fresh details have emerged on the attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State by terrorists. A younger brother to the traditional ruler of Woro, Ali Umar, disclosed on Wednesday that the terrorists invaded the community at about 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Umar said the assailants arrived on motorcycles and surrounded the...
Stock market investors gain N1.37trn in one day
The Nigerian stock market closed bullish on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, adding N1.37 trillion to investors’ wealth. This positive performance was driven by increased demand for blue-chip stocks and the release of companies’ annual financial reports on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The market capitalisation, which opened at N106.494 trillion, closed at N107.861 trillion, representing an increase of N1.37 trillion or...
Man City thrash Newcastle to reach Carabao Cup final
Manchester City will face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final after ending Newcastle's reign as holders with a 3-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. City completed a 5-1 aggregate win over Newcastle, following a 2-0 victory in the first leg. Egypt forward Omar Marmoush scored twice early on before Tijjani Reijnders put the outcome beyond doubt before the first...
Terrorists killed 75 Muslims for rejecting extremists in Kwara communities — Governor
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq says no fewer than 75 Muslims were killed in coordinated attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state for rejecting attempts by extremists to force a new and radical doctrine on them. The governor made this known while addressing residents during a condolence visit to Kaiama on Wednesday night. Abdulrazaq...
Oshiomhole denies viral foot-massage video, claims AI manipulation
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed a viral video appearing to show him massaging a woman’s feet aboard a private jet, describing the clip as fabricated and generated using artificial intelligence. The footage, which surfaced on social media on Tuesday, shows a man resembling the former Edo State governor in a light conversation with a woman whose feet rest on his...
Sanwo-Olu reaffirms support, partnership with Nigerian Air Force
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to enhance security across the state. Sanwo-Olu said Lagos remains strategic to Nigeria’s economic stability and growth, stressing that the state government would continue to provide the necessary support to the Air Force to safeguard critical assets and installations. The governor spoke...
Dangote Refinery denies importing finished fuel
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) has dismissed reports alleging that it imports finished petroleum products, describing the claims as false and rooted in a misunderstanding of how modern refineries operate. The company said its operations are consistent with global best practices, explaining that while it processes intermediate or semi-refined feedstocks, it does not import market-ready fuel for sale in...
Election results: Atiku slams Senate over rejection of real-time electronic transmission
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Nigerian Senate’s rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results, describing the move as a deliberate setback to electoral transparency and democratic credibility. Atiku, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the decision represents a “grave assault” on public trust and undermines ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process. In a...
Wike: FCT projects on track despite 2027 politics
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday inspected several ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja, expressing satisfaction with the pace of work and assuring residents that development efforts remain on course. During the inspection tour, Wike stressed that governance and service delivery would take precedence over political activities as the 2027 general elections approach. According to him, the...
