News

*Oladipupo Emerges Chairman *Thugs Allegedly Loyal To Rep Unleash Violence Over Outcome, As Police Intervene Oluyole Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State has taken a bold step towards fulfilling its promise of tripling its votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election with the emergence of Prince Dotun Oladipupo as the new Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the LGA. A chieftain of the party and former Council Chairman in the Local Government, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, made the declaration shortly after the conclusion of the party's Local Government congress held at Olomi Primary School, today. While…

A civil society organization (CSO), Yiaga Africa, has released a preliminary report on the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held today. According to the group, a major tear drop during the polls was vote buying which it stated, was witnessed at various polling units in the election. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted elections for the position of Chairmen of the six Area Councils of FCT, as well as for 62 councillorship seats. Giving its preliminary report at close of polling, the CSO, Yiaga Africa, said it deployed trained and duly accredited roving observers to systematically monitor…

Apparently seeking more evidence to nail the former Kaduna State governor, operatives believed to be from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) yesterday conducted a search of the residence of Malam Nasir El-Rufai, who has been in their custody since Wednesday night. The search was disclosed by his media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, on Thursday. Obviously riled by the ICPC action, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubon Akpan, reportedly condemned the invasion and search, describing it as “unlawful and a clear violation of legal procedures and fundamental rights.” The post reads: “The residence of Malam Nasir @elrufai was today searched…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Enugu State chapter of the party for the successful congresses in the 260 political wards of the state, describing the exercise as peaceful, free, fair, and credible. The commendation was given by the Chairman, APC Ward and Local Government Congresses Committee in Enugu State, Hon. Solomon Funkekeme, in the state capital today. The party, which lauded party chieftains and faithful for their peaceful and honourable conduct during the exercise, noted with satisfaction that the party had become one big family a few months since the emergence of Governor Peter…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri. President Bola Tinubu has stressed the imperative of sustaining peace and national unity as a foundation for Nigeria’s growth, declaring that stability remains the anchor of development. The President spoke at the unveiling of autobiography of the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Delta State, Emmanuel Sideso. The book is titled 'Odyssey of Royalty'. The event held at the monarch’s palace in Effurun GRA, Uvwie Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, commended the monarch for his consistent role in fostering peace, stability and…

Anti-graft agency, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that the former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, is currently in its custody. A statement issued by the Commission's Head of Media and Public Communications, J. Okor Odey, explained that the former governor was detained as of the close of work yesterday (Wednesday, February 18, 2026). The statement read, in part: "The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to state that Malam Nasiru El-Rufai the former Governor of Kaduna state is in our custody as at close of work, Wednesday the 18th…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Police Command has confirmed a tragic incident that occurred on 17 February 2026 in Awhum community, Udi Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. The incident involved a large tree that fell at the Awhum village/market square on two vehicles: a Toyota Hiace bus and a Sienna minivan, killing 11 passengers. Upon receiving the report, operatives attached to 9th Mile Division swiftly responded and, with the assistance of community members, rescued four persons trapped in the vehicles and secured the scene. The police said, regrettably, 11 victims were rushed to the hospital but were…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan, and Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu As Christians began the lent season with Ash Wednesday, Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has enjoined Nigerian Christian faithful to use the period as a time of prayer and sober reflection. Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, also admonished Christians to remember mortality and the need for humility and repentance. He said: "As we dust ourselves with ashes, let us remember our mortality and the need for humility and repentance. "May this season be a time for introspection, forgiveness, and reconciliation, strengthening our…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the controversial Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026. The development follows the passage of the bill by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of intense deliberations, public scrutiny, and political debates across the country. There have also been protests in Abuja against the passage of the controversial bill, with security operatives firing tear gas at peaceful protesters seeking electoral reforms. Senate on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, following hours of tense deliberations, procedural disputes, and a heated row over Clause 60, which…

Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after being released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, according to reports. El-Rufai, who was granted bail at around 8 p.m., was immediately picked up by DSS operatives who reportedly lay in wait at the EFCC headquarters,Abuja. His arrest is said to be linked to allegations that he unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The former governor of Kaduna State, a prominent chieftain of opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), had earlier…