Sheikh Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan resigned as chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria on February 9, 2026. The announcement followed months of controversies. Officials confirmed the development through credible sources. Appointment and Early Tenure President Bola Tinubu appointed Pakistan in August 2024. The Senate confirmed him in October 2024. Initially he focused on Hajj…
President Donald Trump hosted the annual National Governors Association winter meeting at the White House in February 2026. He invited only Republican governors to the business session. This decision marked a departure from longstanding practice. Partisan Shift in Annual Event The association convened governors in Washington for discussions. Traditionally, presidents included leaders from both parties….
Two adjoining residential buildings collapsed in Tripoli, Lebanon, on February 8, 2026. The incident killed at least 14 people and injured others. Rescue teams worked through the night to search for survivors. Incident in Bab al-Tabbaneh The collapse occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the Bab al-Tabbaneh neighborhood. Civil defense teams responded immediately. They recovered bodies…
Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the Governor of Gombe State and chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, led a meeting in Kaduna on December 1, 2025. Governors and traditional rulers gathered to address escalating insecurity. They linked banditry to illegal mining activities. Northern Leaders Demand Action The forum resolved to suspend all mining for six months….
Ahmed Abubakar, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, testified in court. He explained how defendants allegedly diverted funds from the Kogi state government house administration account. Abubakar appeared as the 17th prosecution witness before James Omotosho, the presiding judge at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja. The session occurred on February…
Four princes from Oyo town filed a lawsuit against Akeem Owoade, Alaafin of Oyo, at the Oyo State High Court. They sought orders to limit his public activities. The suit, marked HOY/18/2026, named Ladigbolu Adegboyega, Owoade Tesleem, Adeyemi Adesina, and Adeyemi Adebayo as claimants. The court required Owoade to appear personally or through counsel. Claimants…
Buckingham Palace released a statement on February 9, 2026. The statement addressed claims against Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former Prince Andrew. Palace officials confirmed King Charles III’s position. They stated, “The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of…
Paul Enenche, the senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre Worldwide, declared that Nigeria required God’s mercy to address its problems. He made this statement in Makurdi, Benue State, on February 9, 2026. Enenche spoke to journalists after he arrived for a two-day Healing and Deliverance Crusade. Enenche Highlights Insecurity and Other Threats He stated,…
Terrorist organizations in West Africa deployed more drones for surveillance and attacks, as Islamic State affiliates expanded operations. Groups raised concerns by fighting from the skies. Analysts reported this trend in 2025. Background on Drone Adoption Non-state armed groups adopted unmanned aerial systems primarily for intelligence and propaganda. The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle revealed his long-term career goal in a recent interview. The 48-year-old tactician stated his desire to lead Spanish club Real Madrid. He spoke to RMC Sport on February 9, 2026. Background on Chelle Eric Chelle, born in Ivory Coast to a French father and Malian mother, played as a…
