Bolt: Slain Nigerian Student in Pretoria Was Operating Illegally
Ride-hailing giant Bolt has revealed that a Nigerian student killed in Pretoria, South Africa, was not registered as a driver on its platform and was operating illegally at the time of the incident. The victim, Isaac Satlat, 22, was reportedly murdered on February 11, 2026, after picking up passengers who allegedly strangled him. South African […]
Two Killed as Ondo APC Ward Congress Turns Violent in Idanre
The ongoing ward congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State descended into violence on Wednesday, leaving two people dead and several others injured in Idanre Local Government Area. The crisis erupted barely 24 hours after suspected political thugs attacked the APC State Secretariat in Akure, disrupting a stakeholders’ meeting presided over by […]
ICPC Grills Nasir El-Rufai After Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Release
Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has been taken into custody by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) shortly after his release by the EFCC, intensifying ongoing investigations surrounding alleged cybercrime and unlawful interception of communications. Sources confirmed that El-Rufai was released by the EFCC late Wednesday after being questioned since Monday at its […]
FG Seals Plateau Mine After Gas Leak Kills 37 in Wase
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of a mining site in Plateau State following a deadly gas leak that reportedly claimed 37 lives during artisanal mining operations in Zurak, Wase Local Government Area. According to reports by security analyst Zagazola Makama, about 25 others were hospitalised after inhaling suspected carbon monoxide in poorly […]
FCT Area Council Election 2026: INEC Deploys 3,345 BVAS, Movement Restricted Across Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the deployment of 3,345 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines for the February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, reinforcing its commitment to credible and transparent polls. INEC Chairman for the FCT election, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this at a stakeholders’ forum in […]
Why Tinubu Signed the Amended Electoral Act 2026 — Real-Time Transmission Debate Explained
President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to sign the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, insisting that credible elections depend more on transparent human oversight than on real-time electronic transmission of results. Speaking after signing the amendment at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu addressed the heated debate over whether election results must be […]
Tinubu Signs Amended Electoral Act 2026 into Law Ahead of 2027 Elections
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, setting the stage for the 2027 general elections and reigniting debate over the electronic transmission of election results. The signing ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja around 5:00 pm, with principal officers of the National Assembly in attendance. The […]
Iran, Russia Conduct Joint Naval Drills in Sea of Oman Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Iran and Russia are set to carry out joint naval drills in the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, marking a significant show of military cooperation amid renewed US-Iran diplomatic engagement. According to Iran’s ISNA news agency, the joint naval exercise between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Russian forces will begin on […]
Gabon Shuts Down Facebook, TikTok Over Hate Speech and ‘Conflict-Inducing’ Posts
The government of Gabon has ordered the suspension of major social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, citing the spread of hate speech, fake news, and content capable of triggering social conflict. Journalists from Agence France-Presse (AFP) confirmed on Wednesday that the platforms were inaccessible across the country, just hours after the announcement by Gabon’s […]
Prince William Opens Up on Mental Health, Urges More Male Role Models
Britain’s heir to the throne, Prince William, has spoken candidly about his personal mental health strategies, revealing that he takes “a long time trying to understand my emotions” as part of maintaining emotional wellbeing. During a panel discussion on the BBC’s youth-focused station BBC Radio 1, the 43-year-old royal emphasised the importance of self-awareness and […]