Journalists Narrowly Escape Fatal Crash in Gombe
A tragic repeat of recent media fatalities was narrowly averted in Gombe on Friday. A…
Journalists Narrowly Escape Fatal Crash in Gombe
A tragic repeat of recent media fatalities was narrowly averted in Gombe on Friday. A bus conveying the Correspondents’ Chapel, tasked with covering Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s project inspection tour, was forced off the road by the reckless driving of a local official’s aide. The vehicle, carrying journalists across various local government areas, was nearly…
Services Sector Boosts Nigerian GDP to 4.07% Growth – NBS
Nigeria’s economy closed 2025 on a high note, recording a real GDP growth of 4.07% in the fourth quarter. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows a steady acceleration from the 3.76% seen during the same period in 2024. The services sector remains the undisputed engine of this expansion, accounting for nearly…
Liverpool Beat West Ham United 5-2 at Anfield
Liverpool’s pursuit of a top-four finish gathered pace on Saturday as they dismantled a struggling West Ham United 5-2 at Anfield. Arne Slot’s men produced a ruthless display of attacking variety, with five different names finding the scoresheet. The victory moves the Reds up to fifth in the Premier League table, level on points with…
President Tinubu Extends Audi’s Tenure as NSCDC Chief
President Bola Tinubu has approved a fresh five-year term for Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The reappointment, effective from Friday, 27 February 2026, ensures continuity at the helm of the paramilitary agency. Audi was first appointed to the role in 2021 by former President Muhammadu…
Derby County Fight Back to Sink Blackburn Rovers
Derby County revived their play-off ambitions with a spirited second-half comeback to defeat Blackburn Rovers 3-1 at Pride Park. After trailing at the break, the Rams produced a clinical forty-five minutes to leave the visitors mired in relegation trouble. The turnaround was spearheaded by Ben Brereton Diaz, who found the net against his former employers,…
Female NSCDC Officer Dies in Abuja Drill Accident
A routine training exercise turned fatal in Abuja on Saturday as a female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was killed during a simulation drill. The tragedy occurred during a “show-of-force” exercise designed to test operational readiness. According to witness accounts and viral footage, the officer was struck and run over…
NFVCB: Funke Akindele Named Nollywood Box Office Champion
Funke Akindele, the actress and filmmaker, has been formally recognised by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) as the “Nollywood Box Office Champion.” At a ceremony in Lagos on Saturday, 28 February 2026, the board presented Akindele with four separate plaques for her sustained commercial dominance. Her recent trilogy of hits, Omo Ghetto:…
Lassa Fever: Benue Death Toll Rises
Health authorities in Benue State have sounded the alarm over a surging Lassa fever outbreak that has claimed ten lives, including five medical doctors. As of late February 2026, the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi reported 28 suspected cases, with 17 confirmed positive and currently under intensive care. The Chief Medical Director,…
Kogi: Gunmen Ambush Passenger Bus, Abduct Six
Kogi State’s highways have once again become a theatre of violence following a brutal ambush on a commercial vehicle. On Friday evening, 27 February 2026, suspected bandits emerged from the bush along the Ijowa–Ijagbe axis in Mopamuro Local Government Area. The assailants opened fire on an 18-seater bus in transit, critically wounding the driver before…
Anambra: Four Dead in Vehicle Collision, Drivers Flee Scene
A Friday night collision at the Agulu Lake bridge in Anambra State has claimed the lives of four women. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed on Saturday that the crash involved four vehicles on the Nanka-Agulu Road. According to the Sector Commander, Mrs. Bridget Asekhauno, the accident was a direct result of speeding and…