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Abuja, Nigeria – February 24, 2026 The Federal Government has filed a fresh charge against a prominent legal practitioner, , SAN, and Ponfa Useini before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.In the newly filed charge, Ozekhome and Useini are listed as defendants in a 12-count charge bordering on alleged forgery. The…

IKOYI, LAGOS – February 24, 2026 The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the (EFCC), Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, February 24, 2026, arraigned a former Managing Director of the (NRC), Fidet Okhiria Edetanle, before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged $385,000 and ₦165,438,000.00 fraud.Edetanle was arraigned on…

Abuja, Nigeria – February 24, 2026 Nigeria’s apex bank has begun 2026 on a cautious but optimistic note, trimming its benchmark interest rate to 26.5 percent as inflation shows signs of easing and external buffers strengthen.The decision, announced after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, reflects what policymakers described as a “careful recalibration” of monetary…

Kano, Nigeria | February 24, 2026 Justice Maryam Sabo of the Kano State High Court sitting in Kano has convicted and sentenced Ebonine Rita Uzoamaka to seven years imprisonment for obtaining the sum of N5,600,000 (Five Million, Six Hundred Thousand Naira) by false pretence. Uzoamaka was arraigned before the court on August 18, 2021, on…

London, United Kingdom — February 24, 2026 British-Nigerian brothers and have won the for their powerful and deeply personal film, .The prestigious honor recognizes emerging creative talent in British cinema, and the Davies brothers’ win marks a significant moment not only for their careers but also for contemporary African storytelling on the global stage. A…

London, United Kingdom – 24 February 2026 British-Nigerian star has clinched the coveted Best Supporting Actress award at the (BAFTA) Film Awards for her spellbinding portrayal of Hoodoo priestess ‘Annie’ in the critically acclaimed film Sinners.The win marks another significant milestone in Mosaku’s steadily rising international career, further cementing her reputation as one of the…

Abuja, Nigeria, February 24, 2026 The Senate Committee on Electoral Matters has requested an additional 30 billion naira for the (INEC) to ensure the smooth conduct of the 2027 General Election. INEC had earlier proposed a budget of 873 billion naira to cover the cost of organizing the nationwide polls. However, lawmakers say emerging logistics…

State House, Abuja, 24 February 2026 Tonight at the State House in Abuja, I had the honour of hosting our State Governors to an interfaith breaking of the fast as Muslims observe Ramadan and Christians journey through Lent. In this sacred season for two of the major faiths in our dear country, we are reminded…

Mayama Hill, Kebbi State – 23 February 2026 The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgha Koughna, in a bold and decisive operation, successfully foiled a deadly ambush orchestrated by suspected Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) near Mayama Hill in…