Referee Attack, Crowd Disturbance Mar NPFL Wikki vs Katsina United Game
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 25 encounter, between Wikki Tourists FC and Katsina United FC, ended in a dramatic 3–3 draw as reports say the match was disrupted by crowd disturbances, club Chairman attack and subsequently abandoned with minutes left on the clock.
Hong Kong Jails Pro-Democracy Tycoon Jimmy Lai for 20 Years
A court in Hong Kong has jailed a pro-democracy tycoon, Jimmy Lai, for 20 years after he was found guilty of national security offences in December.
Youths Aged 18–35 Make Up 49.8% of APC Members – Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives’ Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, says the ruling party has a strong youth presence.
Kogi Orders Closure of Markets, Parks to Disrupt Criminal Networks
As part of intensified security operations aimed at flushing out criminal elements, the Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts of the state
IPOB Cancels Monday Sit-at-Home Across South-East
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has announced the total and permanent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East, saying the directive takes immediate effect from this Monday, 9th February, 2026.
Super Falcons To Resume WAFCON Camp February 24
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will open camp to begin preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations,WAFCON, on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026.
AU Says M23 Drone Strike On DR Congo Airport May Amount To Terrorism
The African Union has said that the drone attack by the M23 armed group on a civilian airport in DR Congo could be seen as an act of terrorism.
Makurdi–Enugu Road: FG Gives Contractor Seven-day Ultimatum To Address Safety Concerns
The Federal Government has given China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and its affiliate, China Harbour Operation and Maintenance Company (CHOMC), a seven-day ultimatum to address safety and environmental concerns on the Makurdi–9th Mile–Enugu Road project.
Kwara Police Say They Were Overwhelmed In Deadly Woro Attack
The Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, says the police were overwhelmed during the violent and fatal attack by terrorists on Woro community in Kwara state.
New NNS Delta Commander Vows Tough Action Against Oil Theft in Delta Waters
The new Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, Commodore Shehu Tasiu, has promised that all efforts would be made to protect national assets and sustain the fight against crude oil theft and other forms of criminality in Delta territorial waters.