News as it breaks
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have foiled an unusual drug trafficking attempt involving a 35-year-old woman, Rabi Muhammad, who allegedly concealed tramadol capsules in a fake pregnancy bump at the Seme border in Lagos. Muhammad, a Kano-based businesswoman, was intercepted on Monday, February 16, 2026, at…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has recorded its first polling unit victory in the ongoing Area Council Elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The opposition party secured the win at Polling Unit 076, Sani Abacha Estate, Wuse Zone 4, where Dr. Moses…
Reality TV star Queen Asoka has revealed that she secretly underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), a decision her parents only discovered after she developed serious complications. Speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Queen explained that her choice to have cosmetic surgery was not impulsive. She said it stemmed…
The United Kingdom has announced that from February 25, 2026, all new Visit visas issued to Nigerian travellers will be in digital format, known as eVisas, replacing the traditional vignette sticker placed inside passports. According to a statement from UK Visas & Immigration, the transition forms part of the UK…
The Federal Government has raised alarm over what it describes as a growing and disturbing trend of Nigerian citizens being illegally recruited into foreign armed conflicts under false pretenses. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesperson, Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria government expressed “grave concern” over recent…
The Senator representing Ebonyi under the All Progressives Congress and chairman, Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, Kenneth Eze, has called for a nationwide debate on replacing Nigeria’s current two-term, four-year presidential system with a single 16-year tenure. Speaking on Monday at his country home in Ohigbo-Amagu, Ezza South…
Nigerian lawyer Chukwudi Iwuchukwu has publicly criticized nightlife entrepreneur Obi Cubana over alleged claims that he relocated his family abroad while continuing to support President Bola Tinubu. In a Facebook post, Iwuchukwu alleged that Cubana moved his family to the United Kingdom about three years ago due to concerns about Nigeria’s…
The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, (FIIRO), has raised concerns over a possible link between rising cases of organ failure and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria and the use of locally fabricated grinding machines for food processing. In a statement released to journalists, the Director-General of FIIRO, Dr Jummai Adamu…
United States-based Nigerian sprinter Favour Ashe is set to change his sporting nationality to Qatar, becoming the latest top athlete to depart Nigeria in search of improved career opportunities abroad. Ashe, regarded in recent years as one of Nigeria’s fastest men, confirmed that he has been in Qatar for the…
Nollywood actress and politician Tonto Dikeh has stirred reactions online after sharing a strongly worded message cautioning her followers against engaging in extramarital affairs. The actress, who recently reaffirmed her Christian faith and described herself as “newly born-again,” took to her social media platform to warn against what she described…
