Niger Delta Games: Host Edo Dominates Medal Table, Cross River Shows Grit With Nine-Medal Haul

Cross River currently sits seventh on the medals table with one gold, two silver and six bronze medals, totaling nine medals in the competition so far.
Students Must Not Pay for System Failures Amid Registration Chaos — Peter Obi Urges JAMB

Obi also proposed practical solutions, including temporary use of previously approved centres under close supervision to ease pressure on state offices, especially with registration closing on February 26.
EFCC Nabs 20 for Vote-Buying During FCT Council Polls, Recovers N17.2m Cash

The arrests, carried out across various locations in the FCT, targeted individuals involved in vote trading and obstruction of electoral officers, with a total sum of N17,218,700 recovered in connection with the malpractices.
Benue Residents on High Alert Amid Fears of Imminent Herdsmen Attack

Community members have called on authorities to bolster security measures in the region and issue official updates to quell the rising anxiety and prevent widespread panic. As of now, no confirmation of the alleged threat has been provided by the Benue State Police Command or other security agencies.
Actress Evans Okoro Clears Name, Takes HIV Test After Ekene Umenwa’s Allegation

The development happened hours after she accused her colleague, Ekene Umenwa, of gossiping about her and other Nollywood stars.
Man Beheads Cousin, Collects His N36,000 In Edo

The Deputy Commander of the Corps, Operations, Richard Balogun who confirmed the incident, said the suspect has been handed to the Ugo Divisional Police headquarters with the exhibits recovered from him for further investigation and prosecution.
Edo2026: Sports Commissioner Tasks Team Edo To Crave For More Medals As Niger Delta Games hit Day Four

Lauding the team for their early dominance, Enabulele warned against complacency, stressing that the Games are still ongoing and that greater effort is required to consolidate Edo’s advantage.
Abia NUJ Urges Government to Stop Roaming Cattle from Soiling Umuahia Streets

The call was made during the union’s monthly Congress held at the NUJ State Secretariat in Umuahia. In a communique issued after the meeting and signed by Abia State Chairman Chidi Asonye and Secretary Ikechukwu Onuegbu, the NUJ expressed deep concern over the ongoing issue.
Democracy Under Siege, Tinubu Govt Suffocating Nigeria – Atiku Reacts to FCT Polls

He pointed to intolerance, intimidation, and the systematic weakening of opposition voices as root causes, accusing the ruling government of shrinking democratic space, harassing dissenters, coercing defections, and treating alternative viewpoints as threats rather than legitimate contributions to national progress.
AU Condemns Deadly Zamfara Attack, Calls for Coordinated Action to Halt Killings, Abductions

The AU Chairperson conveyed full solidarity with Nigeria during this challenging time, extending condolences to bereaved families and wishing speedy recovery to the injured.