Christopher Musa, minister of defence, has commended Governor Alex Otti over what he described as a visible transformation in Abia State. Musa spoke on Friday during the 70th birthday celebration of Azubuike Ihejirika in Abia State. ‘Transformation Is Real’ The defence minister said he had initially doubted glowing reports about developments in the state. However,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the dates fixed for the 2027 general election were guided strictly by existing legal provisions. The commission, however, said it is consulting stakeholders following concerns that the timetable coincides with the Ramadan fasting period. INEC had earlier announced February 20, 2027, for the presidential and national assembly elections….
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired at midnight on February 14, 2026, after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement. Congress adjourned for a weeklong recess without passing a bill, marking the third partial government shutdown during President Donald Trump’s second term. The lapse impacted only DHS, as other federal agencies received full-year funding…
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on February 13, 2026, and declared voter ID requirements for midterm elections. He stated he would act regardless of congressional approval. Trump emphasized the need for citizenship verification and limited mail-in ballots. In his first post at 3:35 p.m., Trump said, “The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D.,…
Pedro Neto scored a hat-trick as Chelsea defeated Hull City 4-0 in the FA Cup fourth round on February 13, 2026, at the MKM Stadium. The match marked a return for Liam Rosenior, Chelsea manager, to his former club. Neto opened the scoring in the 40th minute with a left-footed shot from outside the box,…
Chukwuemeka Oforah, a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, fell overboard from the USS Iwo Jima on February 7, 2026. The event occurred in the Caribbean Sea during a deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. Officials reported the fall in the evening and initiated immediate response measures. Authorities declared Oforah deceased on February…
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service Ogun Area 1 Command intercepted four live pangolins during a patrol on Thursday at about 3 am. They acted on intelligence and flagged down a motorcycle along the Yemoamota-Abule Igboora axis in Ogun State. Suspects abandoned the vehicle and the animals before fleeing into dense terrain amid evening fog….
Donald Trump announced the deployment of a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East. He made the statement during a press interaction on Friday. This move aimed to increase pressure on Iran regarding its nuclear program. Trump specified that the USS Gerald R. Ford would join the USS Abraham Lincoln in the region soon….
Rennes defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 at Roazhon Park on Friday. The home team, without a coach after they fired Habib Beye on Monday, ended a five game winless streak. PSG entered the match after they won seven straight Ligue 1 games. However Rennes dominated and secured a vital win that lifted them to fifth place….
Police in Gauteng arrested a female suspect in connection with the murder of Isaac Satlat, a 22-year-old Nigerian Bolt driver. The arrest followed the discovery of Satlat’s body in Atteridgeville on February 11, 2026. Details of the Incident Suspects hijacked and killed Satlat while he provided e-hailing services in Pretoria West. A dash camera captured…
