Monday, August 17, 2026

Aduwo Ayodele

February 18, 2026

Help Nnamdi Kanu regain freedom or return him to Kenya, South-East monarch tells Tinubu

The Ooni of Ife said, “The Southern Traditional Rulers Council is very optional. You don’t need to join us if you don’t want to.”

Nnamdi Kanu in court
February 17, 2026

Civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson, dies at 84

“He died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family,” the family noted.

Baptist minister, Jesse Louis Jackson
February 16, 2026

Court adjourns as three suspects waive bail in murder of Nigerian e-hailing driver in South Africa 

The deceased’s uncle appealed for fund to bring his remains to Nigeria for burial.

Isaac Satlat
February 16, 2026

El-Rufai: EFCC justifies use of tear gas on protesters in Abuja

Videos on social media showed demonstrations in an atmosphere filled with tear gas fumes at the anti-graft agency’s headquarters.

Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai
February 15, 2026

U.S. closes Abuja Embassy, Lagos Consulate Monday to mark Presidents’ Day

The federal holiday is observed on the third Monday of February every year.

U.S. flag
February 15, 2026

Obama says Trump’s AI video depicting him, Michelle as monkeys ‘deeply troubling’ to Americans

Mr Obama stated that the sense of shame has been lost under the Trump administration.

Barack Obama, Donald Trump
February 14, 2026

Two nabbed stealing diesel worth N12 million at Ibadan construction firm

The police identified the suspects as Yusuf Mutiyat (43) and Ogunniyan Rasheed (64).

February 13, 2026

CNPP warns against plan by APC-dominated Senate to delay passage of electoral reforms

The group noted that electoral reforms should be treated as a fundamental democratic necessity. 

Conference of Nigeria Political Parties
February 12, 2026

Tinubu to remove Aso Villa from national grid after excessive billing

Mr Fashedemi said that the shift to solar systems at the State House Medical Centre in May 2025 provided a sustainable electricity supply for the facility.

February 12, 2026

Police hunt abductors of 12-year-old schoolgirl in Ibadan 

The police spokesman said the victim, a female student, was allegedly abducted on Thursday at a junction close to her school.

Challenge area in Ibadan, Oyo State