President Bola Tinubu has sent a five-man delegation to represent him and Nigeria at the final burial rites of the American civil rights leader, activist, and former presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed on at 84 on February 17, 2026, in Chicago.Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a release issued
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said it has arrested a 58-year-old alleged fugitive drug lord, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who it said had been on its wanted list and that of the British authorities for over 15 years.Ilomuanya was apprehended at a location in Lagos on Monday, 23rd February 2026,
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of the cashless policy at airport toll gates introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on March 1.The policy mandated digital payments via “Go Cashless” cards or POS systems for toll gates, parking, and other access points, replacing over
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On day five of the escalating war between the United States, Israel and Iran, security forces yesterday mounted a heavy presence across strategic locations in Abuja, triggering heightened vigilance in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) amid fears of possible spillover risks.Armed personnel were deployed around key government institutions, diplomatic zones
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Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, prepares to make what he has described as a “major announcement” regarding his political future.The planned declaration, scheduled for Thursday afternoon, has already stirred intense speculation across the country’s political space.The former Bayelsa State governor is widely believed to
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Across Iran, reactions to the U.S.–Israeli military strikes and the escalating conflict are complex and deeply emotional, shaped by decades of political repression, economic hardship, and limited freedoms.Many Iranian residents are gripped by fear as airstrikes hit major cities and residential areas. Individuals interviewed reported staying indoors and relocating outside
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Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has explained why he declined to answer questions from the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), describing his decision as an exercise of his constitutional right rather than an act of defiance.El-Rufai, who is currently under investigation by the anti-graft agency, submitted two
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The conflict between the U.S.-led coalition and Iran has entered a more intense phase, drawing in multiple nations across the Middle East and resulting in substantial loss of life and widespread destruction.Joint U.S.–Israeli military operations, launched on February 28, 2026, have targeted Iranian military infrastructure, strategic installations, and leadership networks.The
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The Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Inspector-General of Police, paving the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday.The ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting, scheduled for the same day.The Council’s meeting, which took
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Five security officers have been arrested and are set to face prosecution over their alleged involvement in a security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on February 12, 2026, in an incident authorities say involved former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.In a statement on Tuesday, authorities confirmed that the
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