The Oyo State Government has refuted reports alleging a kidnapping incident at the College of Nursing campus in Kishi, describing the claims as false and misleading. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, said the panic stemmed from an unverified alarm that quickly circulated among students, staff, and residents. He assured parents and…
The Ebonyi State Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has confirmed the rescue of five boys aged between three and 11 from different locations across the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, February 22, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Joshua Ukandu, said officers of the command were instrumental in…
Nineteen more Nigerians have been added to the United States government’s “worst of the worst” criminal list and are set to be deported. Data опубликated on Sunday, February 22, 2026, on the website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security shows that the latest update brings the total number of Nigerians facing deportation to 113.…
The Senate of the University of Abuja has approved the expulsion of 28 students over offences ranging from cult-related activities and examination malpractice to drug possession and threats to life. The decision was reached during the institution’s 191st Regular Senate Meeting after deliberations on a report submitted by the Student Disciplinary Committee. Acting Director of…
No fewer than 30 people are feared de@d following a fresh terrorist attack in Dutsin Dan Ajiya Village in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Thursday, February 19. According to residents of the area, the terrorists who rode on motorbikes, surrounded the village, blocking all exits before unleashing terror on defenceless…
Gunmen have killed three herders along the Dorowa–Jong road in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims were attacked on Thursday night, February 19, 2026. The Plateau State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Babayo, confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Friday. According to…
The Plateau State Government has set up an independent committee to probe allegations of misconduct, harassment, and excessive enforcement involving officials of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO). The Commissioner for Transport, Davou Jatau, inaugurated the panel on Friday, February 20, in Jos, following mounting public complaints about the agency’s operations. Jatau подчеркed the critical role…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly refused a request from US President Donald Trump to allow American forces to use UK air bases in the event of military strikes on Iran. According to multiple British media outlets, including The Times, the UK government declined permission for the US to operate from RAF Fairford…
Donald Trump on Friday announced a temporary 10% global tariff that will remain in effect for 150 days, replacing emergency trade duties recently invalidated by the Supreme Court of the United States. Trump said the new tariff would be imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and would apply on top of…
A secondary school student abducted in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State has been freed after a ransom of ₦2 million was paid for her release. Tope Oriloye was kidnapped on February 8 in Makeke Community by armed men who also seized Samuel Ilesanmi at a community health centre. Ilesanmi had reportedly accompanied…
