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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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has officially withdrawn from the investigation into the viral sexual assault allegations made by a young woman named Mirabel.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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Woman Tearfully Recounts Alleged Rape Inside Lagos Apartment, Shares Threat Messages From Suspect
Nigerians on social media are demanding urgent justice following a disturbing video shared by a young woman in Lagos. The victim narrated how she was allegedly raped inside her own apartment on Sunday morning, February 15. The viral video shows the visibly traumatized woman explaining that the incident occurred after she returned home. She noted that she struggles with insomnia and had consumed alcohol to help her finally rest. “I got home yesterday, in my apartment, February 15th, in the morning. I have insomnia — if I’m not drunk or high, I can’t sleep,” she said. She also shared threatening…
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Protesters Storm National Assembly for Second Day Over Election Bill
Protesters returned to the National Assembly Complex in Abuja this Tuesday for a second consecutive day. Their primary demand is the mandatory real-time transmission of election results from polling units directly to the IREV portal. The crowd gathered at the main entrance, creating a vocal presence to capture the attention of lawmakers. Demonstrators were heard chanting, “We no go gree, we no go gree, Akpabio, pass the bill,” as they pressed for immediate legislative action. Security was tight as the group continued to emphasize the importance of electoral transparency. Many in the crowd were heard chanting “Our vote must count”…
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“With you, we will defeat the bandits and terrorists”— President Tinubu hails NSA, Nuhu Ribadu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that terrorism and banditry will be defeated through the efforts of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Speaking during a visit to Adamawa State on Monday, Tinubu commended Ribadu as “honest, bold, courageous, and committed to the job,” praising his leadership in strengthening national security. The President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s resolve to confront insecurity nationwide, assuring Nigerians that under Ribadu’s guidance, the country would overcome banditry and terrorism. “I believe the state of Adamawa is strongly proud of you because I am too,” the President said, reaffirming his administration’s support for the NSA.…
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“I swe@r to God almighty, there is no party can salvage this country except ADC- Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has made a bold spiritual and political declaration, stating that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is the sole party capable of rescuing Nigeria from the ruling APC. Speaking at a recent political rally, the veteran politician used solemn language to emphasize his conviction in the party’s mission. Atiku, who recently transitioned from the PDP to the ADC, framed the party as a unique assembly of national interest. He described the move as a strategic alignment of leaders who are committed to reversing the country’s current trajectory under the present administration. During his address, he placed…
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