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Education, Headlines
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
UMUDIIKE, ABIA STATE — Ursula Ngozi Akanwa has emerged as the first female Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), marking a historic milestone for the institution. Her appointment was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Fidelis Edeh, shortly after the Council’s 95th meeting, where it considered the report […]
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Abuja (FCT), General Politics, Headlines, Latest Politics, National Politics, State News, Top Stories
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
By Justina Otio The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lamented over the low turnout in some polling units in the ongoing Area Council Elections. Wike shared his disappointment while touring some polling units and interacting with electoral officials. At a polling unit in Karshi, the minister met a few electoral […]
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American Politics, Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
By Grateful Ogunjebe US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised the US Supreme Court following its decision to block his sweeping global tariff policy, claiming the ruling unjustly limits his presidential authority. The court, in a 6–3 decision, ruled that Trump overstepped his constitutional powers by imposing broad tariffs on multiple countries, effectively dismantling one […]
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Oil Politics, Headlines
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
By Udeme Akpan President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said that Nigerians will soon be able to invest directly in the Dangote Refinery, describing the move as part of efforts to broaden public ownership of the project. Dangote stated this on Saturday during the visit of the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bayo […]
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Headlines
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
By Lovina Anthony Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo, on Thursday, sentenced a 29-year-old Resident Pastor of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, Ifa Ikot Ubo–Ifa Ikot Okpon Branch, Uyo, Prince Emmanuel Umoh to death by hanging for the murder of his landlord, Gabriel Bassey Edward. The judge, Justice Gabriel […]
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Sports, Headlines, Soccer
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Football fans in Nigeria are anxiously awaiting FIFA’s decision on a controversial eligibility dispute involving the Super Eagles and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), following their dramatic African playoff final clash. Nigeria lost the decisive match 4–3 on penalties, a result that handed DR Congo a spot in the intercontinental playoffs scheduled […]
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National Politics, General Politics, Headlines, House, Latest Politics, Legislature, Senate, Top Stories
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
By Samson Elijah The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, following a tense and rowdy session marked by heated debates and a division over key provisions of the new legislation. Proceedings in the upper chamber were momentarily stalled as lawmakers commenced clause-by-clause consideration of the bill. The […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Boko Haram, Headlines
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency reports United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links with Islamic sect – Boko Haram and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, ISIL. The over 3,000 page document released at the weekend by the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, […]
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American Politics, Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the iconic civil rights leader and activist, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was known for his tireless advocacy for social justice, equality, and civil rights, significantly impacting American society over several decades. Jackson was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement, working alongside leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King […]
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First Ladies, Headlines, National Politics
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
By Hadiza Musa Mahdi Shehu has accused First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu of hostility toward Northern Muslims following reports of her comments on U.S. military strikes in Northern Nigeria. Reacting on X on Tuesday, Shehu said the reported remarks confirmed what, according to him, many people already believe about the First Lady. “If indeed Pastor Remi […]
