Senate Mourns as Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64
The Nigerian Senate has been thrown into mourning following the death of Barinada Mpigi, the lawmaker representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, who passed away at the age of 64 after a brief illness. A source within the National Assembly disclosed that the senator died on Thursday, sending shockwaves across the 10th National Assembly. His death […]
Ramadan, Lent 2026: Ademola Adeleke Reduces Work Hours for Osun Civil Servants
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved a reduction in official working hours for civil servants in the state in observance of the ongoing Ramadan and Lent fasting periods. The directive, which takes effect from Thursday, February 19, 2026, was announced as part of the state government’s welfare measures to support workers during the religious […]
Beautiful Nubia Accuses Yinka Ayefele, BBO of Copyright Infringement
Nigerian folk singer Segun Akinlolu, widely known as Beautiful Nubia, has accused gospel artistes Yinka Ayefele and BBO of copyright infringement, alleging that they copied the core melody of his song Seven Lifes. In a post shared on Thursday via X (formerly Twitter), Beautiful Nubia claimed that Ayefele’s 2012 track My Faith in God (Igbagbo […]
APC Chieftain Hails Tinubu’s Executive Order on NNPC Revenue Remittance
Chief Uche Nwosu, a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing an executive order directing that all revenues from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) be remitted directly into the Federation Account before any funds are returned to the national oil company. Nwosu, a former Chief […]
Suspected Bandits Kill Ondo Monarch in Akure North Community
Suspected bandits have reportedly killed Oba Kehinde Falodun, the monarch of Agamọ Community in Akure North Local Government Area, Ondo State, in a violent palace attack on Wednesday evening. According to sources, about 10 armed men stormed the palace, attempting to abduct the traditional ruler. Oba Falodun resisted, and the assailants allegedly fired several shots […]
Rivers State Assembly Suspends Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara and Deputy Odu
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu earlier this month. The decision was made during Thursday’s plenary at the Assembly’s resumed sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital. At the Assembly’s first sitting in 2026, lawmakers […]
Ex-South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life for 2024 Insurrection
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading an insurrection through his 2024 martial law declaration. Yoon, 65, abruptly declared martial law in a televised address in December 2024, claiming drastic measures were needed to combat alleged “anti-state forces” blocking his government. Troops were sent to […]
Trump Launches “Board of Peace” as Allies Convene in Washington
US President Donald Trump has formally launched the “Board of Peace,” a new diplomatic platform aimed at advancing the Gaza ceasefire, overseeing reconstruction efforts, and shaping broader global conflict resolution strategies. The high-level meeting in Washington brought together nearly two dozen world leaders and senior officials. The initiative follows an October ceasefire brokered by the […]
Colombia Election 2026: 61 Political Leaders Killed as Campaign Violence Deepens
Colombia’s 2026 election season is shaping up to be one of the most violent in decades, with at least 61 political leaders killed and a presidential candidate assassinated, according to the Electoral Observation Mission. The crisis came into sharp focus when conservative presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot in broad daylight while campaigning in […]
Over 1,000 Kenyans Recruited to Fight in Ukraine for Russia – Intelligence Report
A fresh intelligence report presented to Kenya’s parliament has revealed that more than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine, with many allegedly deceived into signing military contracts. The joint investigation, conducted by Kenya’s National Intelligence Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, significantly revises earlier estimates. […]