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BAUCHI — In a move that has sent shockwaves across the North-East, the Bauchi State Police Command has rescued a 32-year-old man, Muhammad Lawan, who was allegedly held captive by his father for 17 years. The victim, popularly known as “Babangida,” was discovered on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Shadawanka Village, leg-chained to a heavy…
The West African Examinations Council has rolled out its new Digital Certificate Services System, known as WAEC DigiCert, across all five of its member countries, marking a significant shift in how examination certificates are accessed, verified, and shared across the sub-region. The announcement, made on Monday, February 17, 2026, through a statement issued by Demianus…
CHICAGO — The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., the titanic civil rights campaigner who dismantled racial barriers for over six decades, died on Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026. He was 84. His family confirmed that the legendary orator passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago, surrounded by loved ones. While the family did not…
“Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” (Quran 13:11) There’s something about Ramadan that feels like standing at the edge of a new beginning. Maybe you’ve been carrying heaviness for months, habits you can’t seem to break, patterns that keep repeating, a version of…
Nigerian travellers to the United Kingdom will no longer receive physical visa stickers in their passports from February 25, 2026, as the British High Commission in Abuja confirmed a full transition to electronic visas for all Nigerian nationals applying for UK visit visas. The announcement was contained in a statement released on Monday by…
Months before the first whistle blows at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a mounting visa processing crisis at Canada’s immigration agency is casting a long shadow over one of the most anticipated sporting events in modern history and for fans from some countries, particularly across Africa, the window to secure legal entry may already…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a direct advisory to electricity consumers nationwide. The regulator outlined a three-step pathway for resolving supply, billing, and metering disputes. It urged customers to follow a structured escalation process before seeking federal intervention. In a public notice shared on its official X platform, NERC addressed persistent consumer frustrations….
The death of two close friends of Anthony Joshua in a car crash in Nigeria last December was not merely a personal tragedy for the British heavyweight star it also, according to Tyson Fury, became the defining moment that convinced the self-styled Gypsy King to lace up his gloves once more. Fury, the 37-year-old former…
ABUJA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a high-priority advisory following a sharp spike in Lassa fever infections among the nation’s frontline defenders. As of Epidemiological Week 7 of the 2025/2026 transmission season, 15 healthcare workers have tested positive for the viral hemorrhagic illness, with two confirmed fatalities. This…
Eric Chelle has moved decisively to widen Nigeria’s talent net abroad. The Super Eagles manager now targets foreign-born professionals eligible to represent the country. He believes increased competition will sharpen a squad already in transition. Chelle has secured early commitments from defenders Felix Agu and Ryan Alebiosu. He has also convinced Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo…
