Ukraine identifies two Nigerians killed ‘fighting for Russia’

Hamzat Kazeen Kolawole (L) and Stephen Udoka (R) also died fighting in the Ukraine war

Ukraine says it has discovered the bodies of two Nigerians in its Luhansk region who were allegedly fighting on Russia’s side in the ongoing four-year war.

 

ADC eyeing govt takeover in 2027– David Mark

 

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark has said the party is poised to take over the government come 2027 general elections.

 

Man kills brother over witchcraft claim in Rivers community

 

A man identified as Nwalozie Chiwendu is now on the run after killing his brother, Chidiebere Isaiah, of the same compound in Ofeh community in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State.

UK to issue only eVisas for visitors from Feb 25

The United Kingdom (UK) has announced a major shift in its visa system, confirming that from February 25, 2026, visitors who require a visa will receive only an electronic visa (eVisa).

Benjamin Kalu Pledges Ndigbo Votes For APC

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has assured that he will mobilise Igbo residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to deliver massive support for All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the upcoming Area Council elections.

Burna Boy’s catalogue trial stalls over Aristokrat CEO’s absence in court

 A federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has adjourned proceedings until April 20, 2026, in a lawsuit alleging fraudulent conversion and breach of fiduciary duty against Aristokrat Records and its founder, Piriye Isokrari.

 

Only N60m released from N858bn budgeted to bridge electricity tariff gap, NBET tells senate

The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc has told the senate that only N60 million was released out of the N858 billion appropriated in the 2025 capital budget to bridge the electricity tariff shortfall.

 

2027: We’re not in merger talk with anyone, we’ll stand alone – Labour Party

 The Labour Party has said it is not in any merger talk with any political party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

Makinde Elevates 14 Oyo High Chiefs to Obas, Presents Staff of Office

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has elevated 14 high chiefs and Baales from Oyo town to the prestigious status of crown-wearing Obas, presenting them with Staffs of Office and Instruments of Office during a colourful ceremony on Friday.

Tudor becomes Tottenham interim head coach

 

Igor Tudor has agreed to become Tottenham interim head coach until the end of the season.

We’ll resist any attempt to return Abia to dark era of deceit, stagnation — Otti

 Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has vowed to deploy all legitimate means to resist any attempt by past leaders, whom he accused of underdeveloping the state, to regain political control.

Police arrest two suspected kidnappers in Ondo

 

The Ondo State Police Command has said it had arrested two persons suspected to be kidnappers at Ayede Community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state .

El-Rufai Set to Face N2.3bn Corruption Charge, Isaac Fayose Alleges

 Popular Nigerian businessman, Isaac Fayose, has claimed that the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, will soon be charged for alleged N2.3 billion corruption.

 

“Why Didn’t She Call for Strikes in Southeast?” PDP Chieftain Questions First Lady

A Kano State chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Jaffar Bello, has slammed Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu for calling for US air strikes on Northern Nigeria.

 

INEC releases 2027 election timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and national assembly elections.