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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 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 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,…
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…
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:…
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 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…
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…
The Middle East has entered a period of extreme volatility following a joint Israeli and American military operation against Iran. On the morning of Saturday, February 28, 2026, explosions rocked Tehran and several other major Iranian cities, including Qom, Isfahan, and Karaj. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the “pre-emptive strike,” stating the objective was…
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has delivered a comprehensive judgment affirming the legality of the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2025 elective national convention, which produced Dr. Kabiru Turaki as the party’s substantive National Chairman, resolving a significant legal dispute over the legitimacy of the exercise. Justice Ladiran Akintola, delivering the ruling on…
