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February 19, 2026

FCT Polls: Wike declares Friday work-free day, restricts movement

About 1.68 million registered voters were cleared to participate in the elections, according to INEC.

Nyesom Wike
February 19, 2026

American woman, 64, breaks down as U.S. consulars mock, deny visa to 27-year-old Nigerian ‘fiancé’

The American lady said the consular officer repeatedly mentioned her age, which she believes was an attempt to throw her fiancé off-balance.

U.S. visa, silhouette of a pensive woman
February 19, 2026

Lakurawa terrorists storm Kebbi communities, kill 34 villagers in coordinated attacks 

Reports indicated that the attacks triggered panic as residents were forced to flee communities for safety.

Kebbi State
February 19, 2026

Interpol nabs 651 Yahoo boys, recovers $4.3 million in weeks-long operations across Nigeria, other African countries 

The agency noted, “During the eight-week operation, investigations exposed scams linked to over USD 45 million in financial losses.”

INTERPOL
February 19, 2026

Canada announces new express entry draw for Nigerian workers, others

Canada has announced five new Express Entry draw categories for 2026, targeting workers from Nigeria and other countries.

Nigerians in Canada
February 19, 2026

Kebbi governor reduces working hours of civil servants for Ramadan fast

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has approved a reduction in official working hours for civil servants due to the Ramadan fast.

Muslims praying (Credit: Nigerian Guardian)
February 19, 2026

Abuja Council Elections: Police impose movement restriction in FCT

The police command in the Federal Capital Territory has announced a restriction of movement from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the February 21 area councils’ elections in Abuja.

Nelson Wike and Armed Police
February 19, 2026

Title race setback for Arsenal as Gunners bottle two-goal lead in draw with Wolves

Bukayo Saka put Arsenal ahead only five minutes into the encounter. 

Mikel Arteta
February 18, 2026

ICPC arrests El-Rufai after release from EFCC custody

ICPC did not specifically state its reasons for arresting Mr El-Rufai on Wednesday night.

Sad El-Rufai
February 18, 2026

Nine skiers still missing after Lake Tahoe avalanche

The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday near Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe