Pakistan Bombs Kabul, Declares “Open War” on Afghanistan
Pakistan escalated tensions with Afghanistan on February 27, 2026, launching air strikes on major Afghan cities, including the capital, Kabul. Islamabad’s Defence Minister announced that the two neighbours are now at “open war” following months of tit-for-tat clashes along the border. AFP journalists in Kabul and Kandahar reported hearing loud blasts and fighter jets overhead […]
Army Foils Kidnapping, Rescues Three Passengers in Enugu
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Whirl Stroke successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt along the Enugu–Otukpo Road, rescuing three victims. The operation was confirmed on February 27, 2026, by Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE. The incident occurred on February 25, when intelligence indicated that an 18-seater […]
US Court Sentences Former NNPC Executive Paulinus Okoronkwo to 87 Months for $2.1 Million Bribe
Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo, a former official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC), has been sentenced to 87 months in US federal prison for accepting a $2.1 million bribe from a Swiss oil company. The bribery occurred while he served as General Manager of NNPC’s Upstream Division, a role that classified him as a […]
Ondo Police Nab Six Fake Pastors Running Miracle Scam in Idanre
Ondo State Police have arrested six men accused of posing as pastors and defrauding residents of Idanre through staged “miracles.” The arrests were announced by the state’s Police Command, following an intelligence-led operation on February 16, 2026. The suspects, identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola, reportedly targeted vulnerable individuals, offering spiritual solutions […]
Electoral Act 2026: Senate Rejects Amendment as Atiku, Obi, Amaechi Intensify 2027 Pressure
Political tensions are rising ahead of the 2027 general elections as opposition leaders demand urgent changes to the Electoral Act 2026, while the Senate insists the law will stand unless formally amended through due process. Leaders of the opposition, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former minister Rotimi […]
Banditry in Bauchi: Police Deploy Massive Security Personnel to Troubled Alkaleri Communities
The Bauchi State Police Command has launched a large-scale security operation across communities in Alkaleri Local Government Area following renewed banditry threats. Police authorities confirmed that massive security personnel, alongside enhanced weaponry, have been deployed to Gwana, Digare, and Kafin Duguri to prevent further attacks and restore public confidence. According to the Police Public Relations […]
FCT Remains PDP Stronghold, Says Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim
A former presidential candidate and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has declared that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) remains firmly under the PDP’s political influence despite recent chairmanship victories recorded by the All Progressives Congress. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, Olawepo-Hashim described the outcome of the FCT Area Council […]
Senate Orders Probe After Lagos Airport Fire at Murtala Muhammed International Airport
The Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Aviation have ordered a full investigation into the fire outbreak at the Terminal 1 wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, describing the incident as a serious setback to aviation safety and infrastructure. During an on-the-spot assessment, lawmakers toured the damaged sections of the airport and […]
Over 200 Gunmen Stormed Yelwata, Sponsored by Fulani Chiefs – Police Witness
A prosecution witness has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that more than 200 armed men wielding AK-47 rifles carried out the deadly June 13, 2025 attack on Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The witness, Moses Paul, a team leader with the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force, […]
Host Edo Dethrones Bayelsa to Win 2026 Niger Delta Games
Team Edo emerged champions of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games after an outstanding performance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The host state sealed victory even before the final four relay races, finishing with an impressive 52 gold medals, 34 silver, and 25 bronze. The dominant display ensured Edo comfortably […]