Alabi’s decision follows the shocking incidents of Tuesday, 17th February 2026, at the Ondo State APC secretariat, where hoodlums reportedly attacked the state chairman and elder statesmen. The post Ebenezer Alabi quits Aiyedatiwa’s camp, backs Adetimehin amid Ondo APC crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has deployed its operatives across the six local government areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to monitor Saturday’s council polls. The move, according to the agency, is aimed at safeguarding electoral integrity and curbing incidents of vote-buying and other forms of electoral malpractice. Executive Chairman of the […] EFCC deploys operatives to monitor FCT council election

A fresh controversy has erupted over a disputed parcel of land in Ikorodu, Lagos State, as a representative of the family of late Nigerian statesman Otunba T.O.S Benson accused government…

Maltina has unveiled its first-ever Ramadan Light-Up in Kano, illuminating Kofa Nassarawa Emir Palace Road as a symbolic welcome to the holy month. The installation, unveiled on Friday, February 20, The post Ramadan: Maltina lights up Kano, brings communities together appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The violence, which reportedly targeted several villages, including Mudutse, has heightened fears among residents as insecurity persists in parts of the North-west state. The post Over 50 killed in latest Zamfara attacks – Lawmaker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Party agents at Government Secondary School, Byagin, Kubwa in Bwari Local Council Area have decried the poor turnout of voters. The post FCT elections: Party agents decry voter apathy in Byagin appeared first on Vanguard News.

Cardtonic partners with Rahman Jago to spotlight modern global living, where fashion, travel, and seamless cross-border payments power a new generation. The post Cardtonic and Rahman Jago unite to spotlight the modern global lifestyle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

There have been conflicting narratives on the cause of the accident, including allegations of alcohol consumption inside the bus. The groom said he could not confirm any of the claims because he was not with the guests in the same bus. The post Black Valentine: How 15 Abia wedding guests perished in auto crash appeared first on Vanguard News.

  A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Usman Austin, has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to either charge former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to court or release him. Austin in a statement on Saturday, expressed concern over El-Rufai’s detention, calling on the commission to follow due process. He […] The post Charge El-Rufai To Court Or Release Him, ADC Chieftain Tells ICPC appeared first on OsunDefender.

A fresh law graduate from the University of Ibadan has been rewarded with $100 (N134k) due to her project topic, which grabbed many people's attention.

Canada has announced new immigration categories for skilled foreign workers under its Express Entry system as it seeks to address labour shortages. The changes were introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and outlined by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab in early 2026. According to the department, the 2026 Express Entry categories are designed […]

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has emphasized that national unity rests on mutual trust, understanding, and cultivating friendly, brotherly, and sisterly relations, underpinned by shared values and aspirations. The post Alaafin urges tolerance, mutual respect, devotion during Ramadan appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

…as voters complain of missing names on register …some polling units commence accreditation, voting amid sparse attendance Voting in the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections commenced on The post FCT Council Polls: Late arrival of officials, materials, low turnout mark early hours in AMAC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

13 suspects have been arrested following the violent incident that occurred during the ward Congress in ldanre council area of the state. The post Ondo Ward Congress: 13 suspects arrested over ldanre attacks, killings appeared first on Vanguard News.

At 6 a.m. on the Lekki–Ajah corridor, a CMS T&M Nigeria Limited bus - part of Lagos State’s assisted mass transit scheme - is already packed, crawling toward CMS. Some passengers stand, while others sit cautiously in most cases, on torn seats quietly worrying about bed bugs or cockroaches. Yet people squeeze in anyway. The post How manual ticketing cripples accountability, fleet maintenance in Lagos transport system appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria’s digital economy is growing at a rapid pace, driven largely by one of Africa’s most advanced fintech ecosystems and the widespread adoption of mobile internet. Alongside this growth, attitudes toward online games are also changing: fewer users are viewing them as a matter of pure chance and are instead looking for explanations, data, and […] The post Strategy matters more than luck: how Slotozilla’s analytics are reshaping digital entertainment culture in the fintech era appeared first on Vanguard News.

WhatsApp is releasing a new feature called Group Message History, that allows existing group members to share selected past messages with newly added members. The company announced the update in a blog post published on February 21, 2026, stating that the feature is being introduced gradually to users worldwide. WhatsApp said the tool addresses one […]

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has said the National Assembly led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio should be farming sugarcane in Ogbomosho, Oyo State because they are unfit to be legislatures. Adeyanju said the Akpabio-led National Assembly is an enemy of Nigerians. He spoke in an interview with AIT on the new Electoral Amendment Bill. On […] Akpabio-led NASS should be farming sugarcane in Ogbomosho – Adeyanju

The late arrival of electoral officials and election materials on Saturday delayed the commencement of voting at polling Unit 007 located in LEA Primary School, Pyakasa, in the Abuja Municipal The post FCT Poll: Late arrival of officials, materials delay voting in Pyakasa appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Usman Austin, has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to either arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in court or release him without further delay. In a statement made available to journalists on Saturday, Austin expressed concern over El-Rufai’s continued […]

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association has launched a coordinated national climate action framework aimed at strengthening waste management and environmental sustainability across Customs communities nationwide. The initiative was unveiled at an Environmental Education Workshop held in Abuja under COWA’s flagship Green Borders Initiative. The workshop took place on February 19, 2026, at Ahmed Makarfi Hall, […]

The chairmanship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party, Swani Buba, cast his vote on Saturday at Polling Unit 001, Registration Area 04 in Wuse Zone 1, amidst concerns over low voter turnout in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) elections. Buba arrived at the polling unit at about 10:20 a.m., completing his accreditation and casting […]

As of 11:55 a.m., only a handful of voters were observed at the polling centre, with electoral officials and security personnel present but largely idle due to the sparse crowd. The post FCT polls: Low turnout at Jabi school 3 polling unit in Gwarinpa appeared first on Vanguard News.

He disclosed that 15 healthcare workers have also been infected in the current outbreak. The post Lassa Fever: 22% fatality rate exposes State-level gaps in outbreak response appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Lagos State Police Command has provided further details on the incident involving social media influencer Papaya Ex, corroborating the earlier account given by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin The post Papaya Ex: Lagos Police breaks silence on alleged assault appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Nigeria Police Force has provided its account of the encounter with social media influencer Papaya Ex, challenging her claims of police assault. Papaya Ex had alleged that a police The post Papaya Ex: Police dismisses influencer’s allegations of assault, harassment appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

INEC recorded the feat due to the functionality of BVA machines. The post #FCTDecides2026: INEC records hitch-free accreditation, early voting in three area councils appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Election is ongoing smoothly at PU 002, RA 03, in Kabusa (AMAC). Electorates turned out massively to cast their votes. #FCTDecides2026

MC Emmaralo  Popular  Warri Based Comedian Celebrates  Heartthrob  Rejoice Debekeme @40 By Wilson Macaulay Popular Warri-based Comedian and  Master of Ceremonies, MC EMMARALO, on Thursday, February 17, 2026, hosted an…

Shehu Dikko gifts President Tinubu a special Super Eagles jersey amid hopes for Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup recovery, amidst CAF eligibility controversy.

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a couple from their home in the Iluabo community in the Akure North Local Council Area of Ondo State. The gunmen had stormed Olaribigba Estate in the community at about 9:45 p.m. on Friday when they whisked Mr Jamiu Olawale and his wife into the bush. Following the […] Gunmen storm estate, seize couple, shoot one in Ondo

Serbia and Sweden have urged their citizens in Iran to leave the country after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over the Islamic republic's nuclear programme. The post Serbia, Sweden urge citizens to quit Iran as Trump mulls strike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for key reforms at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), including the restoration of its Law programmes, increased student enrolment, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its academic system. The former president made the remarks on Friday while hosting the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Uduma Orji […]

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, on Saturday visited some Poling Units during the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Area Council election. At Polling Unit 016, one of those visited by the INEC boss in Area 8, the All Progressives Congress, APC party agent, Stephen Osadebe, complained of voter apathy and […] FCT Polls: Party agents, INEC workers lament voter-apathy as Amupitan visits poling units

The election is for Ahoada East and Khana State House of Assembly Constituencies. The post VIDEO: Low Voter Turnout Observed In Rivers Bye-Elections appeared first on Channels Television.

Voter turnout was low on Saturday morning at several polling units in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. Polling Units 006, 007, The post FCT Polls: Low voter turnout recorded at AMAC polling units appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.