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.
APC’s Ishaku Declared Winner in Bwari Chairmanship Election
Prof. Mohammed Nurudeen, the Returning Officer for the polls, announced the outcome on Sunday, confirming Ishaku’s triumph across the council’s 10 wards: Igu, Shere, Dutse, Ushafa, Byazhin, Kuduru, Kubwa, Usuma, Bwari Central, and Kawu.
Kasim Reclaims Gwagwalada for PDP in FCT Council Election
According to results announced after voting on Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, Philip Akpen, confirmed Kasim as the candidate with the highest number of valid votes cast. The PDP flagbearer secured a clear lead over his closest contender.
JUST IN: INEC Declares APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Winner of AMAC Chairmanship Election
Maikalangu secured the highest number of valid votes cast in the election, defeating candidates of other political parties in the contest. INEC officials stated that the process was conducted under established procedures, with party agents and observers present during collation.