Residents flee to Benin Republic after terrorist attacks in Niger State
Africa
February 18, 2026
Residents flee to Benin Republic after terrorist attacks in Niger State
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Thousands of terrified residents in Borgu and Agwara local councils of Niger State have fled their homes…
Ogun Govt reveals state debt now N494bn amid naira devaluation
Articles
February 18, 2026
Ogun Govt reveals state debt now N494bn amid naira devaluation
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Ogun State Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor, Dapo Okubadejo, on Tuesday…
Oyo Chief Imam advocates integrity, institutional collaboration at meeting with Customs
Africa
February 18, 2026
Oyo Chief Imam advocates integrity, institutional collaboration at meeting with Customs
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA In his response, DC Adewole expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as both inspiring and encouraging.…
APC pre-congress meeting in Ondo turns violent as thugs attack Chairman, party leaders
Articles
February 18, 2026
APC pre-congress meeting in Ondo turns violent as thugs attack Chairman, party leaders
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA A pre-congress stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State turned violent on Tuesday as…
Tragedy at Toll Gate as speeding truck claims six lives in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway
Africa
February 18, 2026
Tragedy at Toll Gate as speeding truck claims six lives in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Tragedy struck on Tuesday morning as six people were killed when a truck lost control and crashed…
Sultan declares Wednesday, first day of Ramadan 1447AH
Africa
February 17, 2026
Sultan declares Wednesday, first day of Ramadan 1447AH
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA His Eminence accepted the verified reports and accordingly declared Wednesday February 18, 2026 as the commencement of…
FG sets to secure oxygen supply for maternal, emergency care
Africa
February 17, 2026
FG sets to secure oxygen supply for maternal, emergency care
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Federal Government on Tuesday emphasised the critical need for Nigeria to have a stable and secure…
Tension as House of Rep retains manual option in electoral act amendment
Africa
February 17, 2026
Tension as House of Rep retains manual option in electoral act amendment
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Proceedings at the House of Representatives on Tuesday descended into chaos before ending in a dramatic U-turn…
ACPN condemns FG’s reversal of sachet alcohol ban
Africa
February 17, 2026
ACPN condemns FG’s reversal of sachet alcohol ban
.Calls it threat to public health By BASIRAT SHITTU The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has criticized the…
Which “Yoruba Muslim and Christian Youths” are warning against Shari’ah?
Articles
February 17, 2026
Which “Yoruba Muslim and Christian Youths” are warning against Shari’ah?
By NASRUDEEN ABBAS (February 17, 2027) For decades, the South-West region has been widely regarded as the most religiously tolerant…