Atlético Madrid Defeat Club Brugge 4-1 to Secure Champions League Last 16 Spot
Atlético Madrid powered into the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 with a commanding 4-1 victory over Club Brugge on Tuesday night, sealing a 7-4 aggregate triumph in their knockout play-off tie. Alexander Sørloth Hat-Trick Seals Aggregate Victory Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth delivered a clinical performance, scoring a superb hat-trick to dismantle the Belgian side […]
Agbedi Hails Akpe’s Confirmation as Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lauds Diri’s Visionary Leadership
By Loureta Samuel, Yenagoa Member representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency, Hon. (Chief) Fred Agbedi, has congratulated the newly confirmed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe, on his successful screening and confirmation by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Agbedi commended Governor Douye Diri for […]
Tinubu, Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan Set for National Assembly Chapel Dedication
President Bola Tinubu, former Head of State Yakubu Gowon, and ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan are expected to attend the commissioning and dedication of a 750-capacity Christian chapel at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The event, organised by the Christian Legislators Fellowship of the National Assembly, marks a […]
Plateau Holds Mass Burial for Nine Terror Attack Victims in Barkin Ladi
Nine victims of a recent terror attack in Dorowa Babuje community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, have been laid to rest in a solemn mass burial attended by grieving families, religious leaders, and residents. The tragic ceremony reflected growing concerns over insecurity in the region, as tensions continue to mount following repeated […]
Bayelsa Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Murder in Otuoke
By Loureta Samuel, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a 38-year-old man identified as Samuel Ofiri, a native of Otuoke community in Ogbia Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, on […]
Adamawa Lawmaker Resigns from PDP Over Party Crisis
A member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal instability within the party. Abdullahi, who represents Girei State Constituency, presented his resignation letter during plenary on Tuesday. The Speaker of the House, Bathya Wesley, read the letter before lawmakers and wished […]
Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Resignation, Appoints Tunji Disu Acting IGP
President Bola Tinubu has officially accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and approved the appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. The development marks a significant leadership transition within the Nigeria Police Force, coming at a time of heightened national security concerns. Why Egbetokun Resigned as IGP […]
18 Rescued as Fire Breaks Out at Old Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos
A major fire outbreak at the old Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos led to the rescue of 18 people, according to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, prompting an emergency response after a distress call was received at 15:52 hours. Firefighters from Isolo, Bolade, […]
Lagos BRT Fares Rise by 13% as LAMATA Releases New Bus Prices
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced a 13 percent increase in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard route fares across Lagos State. The new fare structure will take effect from Monday, March 2, 2026. According to LAMATA, the fare adjustment falls under the state’s Bus Reform Initiative and follows concerns raised by […]
APC Communication Failure Behind Tinubu Reforms Discontent – Uzodimma
Governor Hope Uzodimma has attributed growing public dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms to communication gaps within the All Progressives Congress (APC) rather than policy failure. Speaking at the Progressive Governors’ Forum-Renewed Hope Ambassadors Strategic Summit in Abuja, Uzodimma said key economic indicators show measurable improvement since May 2023, but messaging has failed to […]