Nnamdi Kanu orders total cancellation of Monday Sit-at-Home in South-East – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home directive across the South-East, effective Monday, February 9, 2026. The directive comes directly from IPOB leader Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who emphasized that the people should return to schools, workplaces, and markets without fear or intimidation. IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, […]
If you date me again, we’ll never break up – Peller to Jarvis
Popular Nigerian content creator and TikTok personality, Hebeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has generated widespread social media attention after making an emotional appeal to his ex-girlfriend, Jarvis, during a recent livestream in which he invited her as a guest.
Popular gospel artiste, three others die inside Lagos studio
A gospel artiste, Matthew Ogundele, and three members of his crew have been found dead inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State.
Nigeria Police promote 74,352 officers nationwide, dismiss favouritism, irregularity claims
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the promotion of 74,352 officers across various ranks nationwide since January 2025, dismissing allegations of favouritism and irregularities surrounding the exercise.
Terrorism: Ohanaeze PG did not advocate gun ownership — Igbo Youths
Youths under the aegis of the Igbo Youth Leaders and Stakeholders Assembly have come to the defence of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata, dismissing claims that he called on Igbo youths from the age of 18 to arm themselves against suspected terrorists in the South-East.
2027: Kwankwasiyya hails resignations, salutes loyalists backing Kwankwaso in Kano
Kwankwasiyya Movement has praised a wave of political resignations in Kano State, describing the action as a rare display of courage, principle and loyalty to its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso….
Ex-CAS, Air Marshal Amao, harps on unity and morale as pillars of operational success at BASA 2025
Former Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao (Rtd.), has emphasised unity and high morale as critical foundations for operational success, speaking at the Base Social Activities (BASA) 2025 held in Abuja on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
10 African countries with highest minimum wage in 2026
The rising cost of living is squeezing African countries, their minimum wage systems, and households even as economic growth remains resilient.
SERAP petitions CCB over ‘alleged abuse of office in Electoral Act amendment, tax reform laws’
SERAP also “requests the Bureau to promptly and effectively investigate the conduct of any members of the National Assembly and officers of the executive branch who allegedly altered the Tax Reform Bills.
China-bound auto parts dealer excretes 95 wraps of cocaine at Kano Airport
NDLEA said Nwabueze was arrested on Saturday, 31st January 2026, at the Kano airport during the outward clearance of passengers going to China via Addis Ababa.
Kwara Terror Attack: Southern Governors’ Forum calls for prosecution of perpetrators
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the government and people of Kwara State over the deadly terrorist attacks that claimed at least 162 lives in the villages of Woro and Nuku. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday, Abiodun […]
Senate hails FG on launch of Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy
Says it will position the nation to competitively access the estimated $7.7 trillion global halal market By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has hailed the Federal government for what it described as the bold and forward-looking launch of Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy, a strategic policy initiative aimed at positioning the nation to competitively access […]
Her-Rising hosts Inter-school debate to empower young minds
Her-Rising, a girls’ empowerment and leadership initiative, successfully hosted an inter-school debate competition on 5th February
Lagos shuts down Ladipo Spare Parts Market over environmental violations
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the closure via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday.
‘Heart goes out to his wife and daughter’ Nigerians mourn footballer Sabiru who died in UK
Nigerians have taken to social media to pay tribute to late footballer Sabiru Olayinka Adeniji, expressing grief and offering condolences to his grieving family following his tragic death in the United Kingdom.
Derivation fund : CSOs renew calls for payment to oil bearing communities
By Jimitota Onoyume Civil society organisations, CSOs in the Niger Delta have renewed appeal to the federal government to pay the 13 per cent derivation fund to oil-producing communities. Coordinator, Niger Delta Civil Society Forum, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, in a statement said the continued payment of the derivation fund to state governments was a distortion […]
