By Ken Chiwendu The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Ireti Kingibe, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to review and suspend the movement restriction imposed ahead of the FCT Local Government elections. In preparation of the elections, the Minister declared Friday […]
Day: February 20, 2026
Rivers: Police Restrict Movement Ahead of Saturday’s By-election.
The Police Command in Rivers State has announced a restriction of movement in tomorrow’s by-election in Ahoada East end Khana House of Assembly constituencies in the state. A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe – Koko said movements are restricted from 12 noon Saturday to 6pm […]
NCDC Confirms 70 deaths,318 Lassa Fever Cases Across Nigeria
By John Obi The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 318 cases of Lassa fever and 70 deaths across the country since the beginning of 2026. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the agency,Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a press briefing on Friday. According […]
Lakurawa terrorists Kill 33 people in Kebbi communities
The Kebbi State Police Command says at least 33 people were killed when insurgents popularly called Lakurawa militants invaded some communities in an attempt to rustle cattle but met resistance from residents. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Command’s Spokesman,SP Bashir Usman, disclosed that sustained area patrols were ongoing […]