Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, refused calls to resign over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States. Mandelson had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. This decision sparked intense backlash after Epstein files revealed Mandelson’s connections. Ambassador’s Ties Exposed Starmer appointed Mandelson in 2024 despite…
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian Army, arrived in Monrovia, Liberia, on an official visit. The Armed Forces of Liberia invited him to join the 69th Armed Forces Day celebration on February 11, 2026. Warm Reception at Airport Major General Davidson Forley, the Chief of Staff of the Armed…
The Senate has reversed its earlier stance on electronic transmission of election results following widespread public outrage and protests by civil society groups. The reversal came after the red chamber reconvened to scrutinise its votes and proceedings on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Senate Amends Clause 60(3) Under the revised Clause 60(3), the Senate now…
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….
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,…
