Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 20 suspects for various electoral offences during the Federal Capital Territory area council elections on February 21, 2026. The arrests occurred across multiple locations in the FCT. Additionally the commission recovered cash intended for vote buying. Arrests Across Multiple Areas The EFCC apprehended the suspects in…
The Lagos State Government has introduced a 5% withholding tax (WHT) on gaming payouts. All licensed betting companies in the state now required to automatically deduct this tax from customers’ winnings, effective immediately. Key Announcement The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), Mr. Are Bashir, issued a public notice…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised opposition parties over their claims of irregularities in the just-concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council election. In a post on X on Sunday, Keyamo described opposition figures as “a bunch of lazy and shameless characters” for questioning the credibility of the poll conducted…
Ellah Lakes Plc has announced it will refund investors after its N235 billion public offer failed to meet the minimum subscription threshold required for share allotment. The company shared this update in a statement published on Friday, February 20, 2026, on its website. It confirmed that no share issued under the offer and that all…
President Donald Trump has announced plans to increase a proposed global tariff on imports from 10% to 15%, escalating market concerns. He also criticized the Supreme Court for blocking his earlier tariff strategy. On Friday, Trump stated he would replace the invalidated tariffs with a 10% levy on all goods entering the U.S. However, by…
Actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington is celebrating a special milestone as she turns 40 today, February 22. The mother of two, married to singer Banky W, shared gorgeous new photos to mark her big day. Happy birthday to her! Read Also: E-Money Gifts Chinedu ‘Aki’ Ikedieze Brand-New SUV at Birthday Party In other news Emeka Okonkwo, widely…
According to court documents recently filed, one of the former contestants of the American Idol show. Accused of fatally shooting his wife in his Ohio house, when she was asleep with their two young girls in the house. Caleb Flynn, who audition in Season 12 of American Idol arrested on Thursday, February 19. He is…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of interfering in the ongoing area council election in Abuja. In a statement on Saturday, the party condemned Wike’s movement around polling units under what it described as the guise of “monitoring.” The ADC said the minister’s presence…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship seat in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council election, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the Gwagwalada chairmanship. In AMAC, INEC’s collation officer, Andrew Abue, declared incumbent chairman Christopher Maikalangu of the APC winner after he polled 40,295…
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a preliminary injunction on Louisiana’s law mandating Ten Commandments displays in public schools. The court voted 12-6 in this decision on February 20, 2026. Moreover the measure could take effect immediately. Background of the Law Louisiana enacted the law in 2024, requiring poster-sized Ten Commandments in every…
