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Breaking: Tinubu arrives in Kebbi, commissions state secretariat

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Birnin Kebbi, capital of Kebbi State, and commissioned the state secretariat. The president also commissioned an ultra-modern motor park in Birnin Kebbi as he is expected at the fishing arena any moment. High-profile guests include state governors from Sokoto and others who will accompany the president to the fishing arena to officially kick-start the international fishing festival. Meanwhile, the fishing arena is full to the brim with anxious spectators and foreign journalists from China, India and other West African press.
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UNIBEN students protest lack of water, light in hostel

BENIN CITY – EARLY morning callers at the Ekheuan Campus of the University of Benin were stranded on Saturday morning as students of the University blocked the entrance gate over power outage and lack of water for the past three days. Workers of the University, operators of businesses including several people who had several social engagements in the various spaces in the compound who had come with their canopies, chairs and other needs were stranded. The students said they have been without light and water for the past three days and that last night an unknown person armed with a cutlass tried to enter the girls hostel and that he inflicted a bite injury on a student while trying to escape. “For you to have your bath is like getting a hold in this campus” a student said. Another student who gave his name as Prosper said “We have been in this situation for the past three days, no light, no water yet we have paid our fees including several other charges that have been increased since th...

Police foil N12m diesel theft in Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered approximately 10,000 litres of suspected stolen diesel valued at N12 million during an intelligence-led operation at a construction site in Ibadan. In statement made available to journalists on Friday by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the police acting on credible intelligence and with the timely cooperation of members of the public noted that operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit apprehended Yusuf Mutiyat (43) and Ogunniyan Rasheed (64) at Kopek Construction Company while they were allegedly siphoning a liquid substance suspected to be diesel from a mixer truck. According to the statement, a subsequent search led to the recovery of 24 barrels, each containing 240 litres of liquid suspected to be diesel, amounting to approximately 10,000 litres in total, with an estimated value of N12,000,000. The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, commended the officers...

Ibadan, Abuja Unite to Honour Pa Fatai Olalekan Adekola — Cleric, Entrepreneur and Patriarch Laid to Rest February 19

LAGOS — Family members, church leaders, dignitaries and well-wishers from across Nigeria are set to gather in Lagos on Thursday, February 19, 2026, to bid a final farewell to Pa Fatai Olalekan Adekola, a revered Christian elder, accomplished entrepreneur and devoted family patriarch whose life was marked by faith, integrity and service. Pa Adekola, fondly known among his Yoruba contemporaries as “Baba Alanu”—meaning “Merciful Father”—passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025. He was 81. Born in 1944 at Oke Ola, Ibadan, into a Muslim family, Pa Adekola embraced Christianity at a young age, a decision that would shape the course of his life. Drawn early to spiritual devotion and church service, he grew to become a respected elder known for his compassion, humility and unwavering commitment to God and humanity. Educated in Ibadan and Lagos, he trained as an Instrument Engineer at a teaching hospital, where he distinguished himself in the management of complex medical equipment...

Ijaw Publishers' Forum Congratulates Barr S. Smooth on Birthday

The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has extended warm birthday wishes to Barr S. Smooth, describing him as a legendary icon of Ijaw music who had achieved much that had made him outstanding. In a statement signed by IPF's National President, Comrade Ozobo Austin, the organization applauded Barr Smooth's contributions to Ijaw music industry and his philanthropic efforts, particularly in empowering youths in the Niger Delta region. The group added that Smooth's contributions to the Niger Delta struggle and enduring peace are overwhelming, adding that history will be kind to him eternity. The statement spotlight Barr Smooth's selfless leadership and generosity, wishing him continued strength, wisdom, and divine blessings on his special day. The IPF also prayed for his legacy to flourish, creating more opportunities for young people.

Group commends Tinubu for removing Igboho from wanted list

A Yoruba socio-political organisation, the Yoruba Commitment Group (YCG), has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the removal of Yoruba rights activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, from the Federal Government’s list of wanted persons. In a statement jointly signed by Otunba Tayo Onayemi (Convener), Chief Olugbenga Oyewusi, Mrs Buky Tunde Oshunrinde, Barr. Akeem Aponmade (Secretary) and Dr Olukayode Olunuga, the group also thanked traditional rulers across Yorubaland for working behind the scenes to secure the development. The group described Igboho as a courageous defender of the Yoruba race, saying he fought against the activities of Fulani terrorists. Igboho’s ordeal began in 2021 when he intervened in Igangan, in the Ibarapa area of Oyo State, following complaints by residents of incessant attacks, kidnappings and killings allegedly perpetrated by armed herders. In the company of security personnel, he met community leaders and urged suspected at...

NDLEA seizes 64 bags of suspected cannabis, arrests driver in Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, says it has intercepted 64 bags of suspected cannabis sativa concealed in a cement-laden trailer along the Zaria to Kano Road and arrested a driver. The State Commander, Dahiru Yahaya-Lawal, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASN Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari. He said that the arrest was part of the agency’s sustained efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse across the state. Yahaya-Lawal said that the consignment was seized on Feb. 2 by officers of the Kiru Area Command following intelligence-led surveillance and monitoring. He said the trailer loaded with Dangote cement departed Obajana in Kogi and was heading to Mubi in Adamawa when it was intercepted. According to him, the driver of the vehicle had been arrested and was currently in NDLEA custody pending further investigation. The commander said that the seizure was a result of meticulous intellige...