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Kayode Egbetokun Resigns as IGP, Presidency Confirms

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Presidency on Tuesday confirmed that Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office. Egbetokun, whose tenure was extended by one year in 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reportedly submitted his resignation letter earlier in the day, citing personal family reasons for his decision. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development to journalists following enquiries. […]

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 […]

Katie Boulter, Alex de Minaur Among Players Affected by Mexico Unrest After Cartel Leader’s Death

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Tennis power couple Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur are among several international stars currently in Mexico amid escalating violence following the reported killing of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho.” The pair, who got engaged in December 2024, are scheduled to compete in separate ATP and WTA tournaments this week in Mexico. However, unrest […]

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 […]