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Terrorists Demand N100 Million Ransom from Kebbi Community
Suspected terrorists have sparked widespread panic in the Utono community of Kebbi State after demanding a N100 million payment from residents. The armed group delivered a formal letter to community leaders in the Ngaski Local Government Area, threatening a deadly invasion if their demands are not met. The extortion letter left no room for negotiation, explicitly stating that local resistance or military intervention would be futile. The group wrote, “This is not a joke. We are coming to preach. You must pay us N100 million. If you refuse, you will face the consequences and have no one to blame but…
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ADC Accuses EFCC of Selective Justice Against Opposition
The African Democratic Congress has raised serious allegations against Nigeria’s primary anti-graft agencies, claiming they are being used as political tools. National spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi voiced these concerns during a Thursday interview on Arise Television, questioning the impartiality of national investigations. Abdullahi’s comments focused on the recent high-profile arrests and detentions of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami. He argued that the timing and targets of such actions suggest a partisan bias rather than a neutral pursuit of justice. The spokesman highlighted that both the EFCC and the ICPC are public institutions meant to serve the entire…
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Nnamdi Kanu: Only courage can save lgboland – Activists tell Igbo monarchs to speak with one voice
A coalition of pan-Igbo self-determination groups is calling on South-East traditional rulers to end their silence regarding the marginalization of their people. The organizations—American Veterans of Igbo Descent, Ambassadors for Self-Determination, and Rising Sun Foundation—insist that only bold advocacy can protect the region’s future. This demand follows a recent public appeal by Enugu monarch Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu, who confronted President Bola Tinubu concerning the detention of Nnamdi Kanu. During a summit in Abuja, Agubuzu urged the President to address the issue directly to ensure national progress. The monarch’s specific plea to the President was clear and firm regarding the IPOB…
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Ogun State Police Command Arrests TikToker Mirabel Over Alleged False Rape Claim
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of TikToker Mirabel following allegations that she raised a false alarm regarding a sexual assault. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed on Friday that the social media personality is currently in custody as investigations into her claims continue.“She is with us now and investigation is ongoing,” Babaseyi stated. While the command has not confirmed if she will face prosecution for fabrication, the spokesperson noted that the next steps depend entirely on the final findings, adding, “The facts will tell at the conclusion of our investigation.” This arrest marks…
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Lagos DSVA withdraws as Ogun police command commences investigation into viral video of lady claiming to have been raped by an anonymous man
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has officially withdrawn from the investigation into the viral sexual assault allegations made by a young woman named Mirabel. This decision follows the discovery that the alleged incident took place in Ogun State, placing it outside the legal jurisdiction of the Lagos-based agency. The case gained national attention after Mirabel shared a distressing video claiming she was assaulted by an intruder who used a razor blade to inflict injuries before the attack. In subsequent updates, she revealed she had ingested a poisonous substance, which led to a hospitalization where she was…
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Abia police arrest woman for stabbing her immigration husband to death over alleged infidelity
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a woman for the murder of her husband, an Immigration officer, following allegations of infidelity. The officer, identified as Chidiebere James, was reportedly stabbed to death during a domestic dispute in Umuihi, Umuahia North Local Government Area. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, February 16, 2026. The conflict between the couple allegedly began on Sunday with a heated argument regarding their sick child’s medical treatment and the husband’s supposed inability to provide the necessary funds. According to reports, the dispute intensified after the wife allegedly discovered incriminating text messages…
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INEC Assures Real-Time Result Transmission for FCT Area Council Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that results from the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections will be electronically transmitted in real time. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave this assurance on Tuesday during an inspection tour of Kuje, Gwagwalada, and Bwari Area Councils ahead of the February 21, 2026, polls. During his review of logistics, Amupitan emphasized that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) remains the primary tool for both voter verification and the immediate upload of results. “BVAS is capable of accrediting and also of uploading and transmitting the results. So definitely the…
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Support Tinubu, Nnamdi Kanu will be freed – Cubana Chief Priest
Socialite and entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest has urged the South-East to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying that political alignment with the President could secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained IPOB leader. He stated this while reacting to a video of the Igwe of Ezema Olo, Dr. Lawrence Agubuzo, appealing to Tinubu in Abuja. In the video, the Igwe appealed directly to the President, urging him to “hear our cry” regarding the release of the detained leader. Cubana Chief Priest shared the video via his social media handle with a message supporting the monarch’s intervention. He wrote:…
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Neo Akpofure Threatens Lawsuit Over Viral Rape Allegation
Reality TV star Neo Akpofure has initiated legal action against a social media user following a rape allegation posted on X (formerly Twitter). In a demand letter dated February 18, 2026, his solicitors labeled the claims as “entirely false, malicious and defamatory,” demanding an immediate retraction. The legal warning was addressed to Ms. Arikan Udoka, who uses the handle @notralia. The dispute stems from a post made on February 17, where she claimed, “@NeoAkpofure is also a rapist. He raped me in UNICAL. He should come out and deny it.” In her now-deleted post, Udoka described their history, stating, “We…
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Reps in rowdy session over motion to rescind ‘real-time’ clause in electoral act
The House of Representatives was thrown into a turbulent session this Tuesday, February 17, as lawmakers clashed over the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The chaos began when a motion was introduced to rescind the earlier passage of the bill, which had mandated the “real-time” electronic transmission of election results. The motion, moved by Francis Waive, Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Business, sought to align the House’s version of the bill with that of the Senate. This alignment would effectively remove the strict requirement for immediate digital result uploads to the IReV portal, a provision originally passed on December…
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Ex-Governor El-Rufai To Spend Night In EFCC Custody Over Alleged N423billion Fraud, Says Official
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, following his arrival at the agency’s Abuja headquarters on Monday. El-Rufai, who served from 2015 to 2023 and is now a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), presented himself after an official invitation. An EFCC source confirmed his status to the media, stating, “He is in our custody, and he is going to spend the night there.” Insiders suggested that his potential release on Tuesday depends entirely on the progress of interrogations and the outcome of the ongoing questioning. This detention follows…
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Peter Obi Slams Plan to Disconnect Presidential Villa From National Grid
President Bola Tinubu is facing fresh criticism over Nigeria’s electricity crisis following reports that the Presidential Villa plans to disconnect from the national grid in favor of solar power. The move has reignited debates over a 2023 campaign pledge where Tinubu declared: “If I do not provide steady electricity in four years, do not vote for me for 2nd Tenure.” Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi noted that 32 months into the administration, the current situation stands in stark contrast to that assurance. He remarked that instead of “living by his powerful words,” the President “now dumps National Grid that…
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