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Monday Okpebholo Condemns Attack on African Democratic Congress Members, Warns Against Political Violence

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the incident as an internal party crisis that escalated beyond acceptable limits. In a statement personally issued on Tuesday night, the governor expressed sympathy with the affected party members, lamenting that certain elements allegedly took advantage […]

Edo Government Rejects Peter Obi’s ADC Attack Allegation, Describes Claim as False and Malicious

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has noted with concern the allegation by former Anambra State governor and Labour Party figure, Peter Obi, claiming that members of his political camp were attacked by government officials in Edo State. The government categorically describes this allegation as false, malicious and a clear misrepresentation of the facts. We wish to […]

Nasir El-Rufai Files N1bn Suit Against Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission Over Alleged Unlawful Search

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has instituted a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over what he described as an unlawful invasion and search of his Abuja residence. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026, challenges the […]

Anambra State Government Shuts Down NASPA Nnewi Market Over Sit-at-Home Compliance

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria Urges NASS to Mandate Real-Time Transmission of Election Results

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the National Assembly to urgently revisit electoral reforms, particularly the mandatory real-time transmission of election results. The appeal was made on Sunday by the Archbishop of Owerri and outgoing CBCN President, Lucius Ugorji, during the opening of the 2026 first plenary meeting held at the Catholic […]

Chad Closes Border With Sudan Over Escalating Clashes

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Sudan following a series of deadly confrontations between Chadian soldiers and armed groups linked to Sudan’s ongoing civil war. In a statement issued on Monday, February 23, Communications Minister Mahamat Gassim Cherif said the move was prompted by repeated cross-border incidents. “This decision follows repeated […]

Fire Guts Old Terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A massive fire outbreak has engulfed the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Sources close to the airport disclosed that the fire started around 3:30 p.m. on Monday. However, the cause of the inferno had not been determined as of the time of filing this report. The affected terminal, which is […]

Funke Akindele Explains Why She’s Still Promoting ₦2.6bn Film Behind The Scenes

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has explained why she continues to promote her blockbuster film Behind The Scenes despite its record-breaking box office performance. The film has grossed over ₦2.6 billion, making it the first Nollywood production to surpass the ₦2 billion mark at the Nigerian box office. In a video shared on Snapchat on Monday, Akindele responded […]