Zimbabwe frees nearly 4,000 prisoners under presidential pardon
Zimbabwe has begun releasing nearly 4,000 inmates who were granted presidential amnesty in a bid to ease overcrowding in prisons. The cabinet announced the amnesty in February on the same day it approved sweeping changes to the constitution to allow…
The Ballot Is More Powerful Than the Bullet — INEC Chair Pledges Transparent 2027 Vote
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has pledged that the 2027 general elections will be the best in Nigeria’s history, citing sweeping reforms introduced by the Electoral Act 2026. Speaking at a Citizens’…
NDLEA Arrests Suspected Drug Kingpin After 13 Years in Hiding
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a suspected drug trafficker who allegedly evaded justice for 13 years after jumping bail. The agency identified the suspect as Reginald Peter Chidiebere, stating that he had been linked to…
US Coast guard arrive in Lagos for crucial port security Audit
The United States Coast Guard has commenced a port security assessment in Lagos as part of an ongoing evaluation of selected Nigerian port facilities for compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security, ISPS, Code.Sources familiar with the exercise…
Celebrations Erupt in Iran After Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Confirmed
Celebrations have been reported among some Iranians both inside Iran and around the world after news spread that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint United States Armed Forces–Israel Defense Forces airstrike campaign targeting Iranian leadership and regime structures….
2027 elections will be our best yet, INEC assures Nigerians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians of a credible election in 2027, promising to push beyond its past milestones. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, said this on Sunday during a Citizens’ Townhall on the 2026 Electoral Act. …
Vladimir Putin Condemns Killing of Ali Khamenei, Calls It Violation of International Law
The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a blatant violation of human moral principles and international law, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Putin said that Khamenei will be remembered in Russia as an outstanding statesman…
Popular Nigerian Actor Okemesi Is Dead
It was gathered that Bamidele Tope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi is dead. The comic actor reportedly died on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at about 11:50 a.m., after being hospitalised. According to reports, Okemesi had spent several hours…
Tinubu Reappoints Ahmed Abubakar Audi as NSCDC Boss for Another Five Years
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The reappointment is expected to last for another period of five years. According to a statement by…
Cement price hikes lift Dangote Cement’s annual profit twofold to N1 trillion
Dangote Cement posted a twofold leap in net profit for 2025, compared to the preceding year, despite a decline in its trade volume as the industrial powerhouse capitalised on hikes in the price of cement during the year to lift…