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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fido Apologises for Past Mistakes Amid Wizkid, Davido Fan Tensions
Fast-rising Afrobeats singer Awosika Josiah, popularly known as Fido, has publicly apologised following months of criticism, online backlash, and controversy surrounding his rapid rise in Nigeria’s music industry. The “Joy Is Coming” crooner, who broke into mainstream success in 2024, shared a heartfelt statement on X (formerly Twitter), admitting that fame came faster than expected […]
Lagos Seals Public Toilet, Surulere Property Over Wastewater Pollution
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed a public toilet facility in Ijora Olopa and a residential property in Surulere over environmental pollution and illegal wastewater discharge. The enforcement action, carried out on February 24, 2026, targeted a public toilet located at Ijora Olopa via Nipost for the deliberate pumping of raw sewage […]