Iranian Students Ignite Fresh Wave of Anti-Government Protests: Largest Demonstrations Since January’s Deadly Crackdown, Honoring Fallen Victims
– February 22, 2026 – In a bold resurgence of dissent, students across several Iranian universities launched significant anti-government protests on Saturday, marking the first large-scale demonstrations since a brutal security crackdown in January that claimed thousands of lives. The rallies erupted as universities reopened for the new semester, coinciding with traditional 40-day mourning ceremonies…
FAAC Sounds Alarm on Fiscal Discipline Amid Surging Federation Allocations from Tinubu’s Executive Order and Tax Reforms.
Lagos, Nigeria – February 22, 2026 – The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has called for strict fiscal discipline across Nigeria’s three tiers of government as recent reforms promise significantly higher revenue inflows into the Federation Account. Minister of State for Finance and FAAC Chairman, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, issued the caution during the committee’s February…
Trump Issues Stark 10-15 Day Ultimatum to Iran on Nuclear Deal: “Bad Things” Loom as US Bolsters Forces in Region
Lagos, Nigeria – February 22, 2026 – Tensions between the United States and Iran have surged to new heights following President Donald Trump’s explicit warning that Tehran must reach a meaningful nuclear agreement within 10 to 15 days or face severe consequences, including what he described as “really bad things.” Speaking at the inaugural meeting…
Huckabee Sparks Outrage: US Ambassador Says It Would Be ‘Fine’ for Israel to Control Vast Middle East Territory Based on Biblical Claims
Lagos, Nigeria – February 22, 2026 – US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has ignited widespread condemnation across the Arab and Muslim world following remarks in a recent interview where he suggested it would be acceptable for Israel to take control of a large portion of the Middle East, citing biblical promises.In an interview with…
FCT Area Council Elections: INEC Uploads Results to IReV Amid Low Turnout, Vote-Buying Claims, and Yiaga Africa Concerns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the upload of results from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, onto its Result Viewing (IReV) portal. The elections covered six area councils—Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji—contesting six chairmanship positions and 62 councillorship…
Abuja Council Polls: APC Dominates Early Leads as PDP Battles Defections and ADC Surges in Surprise Wins
Abuja, Nigeria – February 22, 2026 – The 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections held yesterday, Saturday, February 21, delivered a mixed picture of dominance, defections, voter apathy, and emerging opposition strength across the six area councils: Abaji, AMAC, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted the exercise…
FG Launches Nationwide Free Cancer Screening: 6,000 Nigerians to Benefit from Early Detection Drive
Jos, Nigeria – February 21, 2026 – In a significant boost to Nigeria’s fight against cancer, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare officially flagged off the 2026 Nationwide Free Cancer Screening and Capacity Building Programme at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) in Plateau State, serving the North Central geopolitical zone. The Permanent…
Vote and Leave the Rest to Me” – Wike’s Viral Remark to APC Supporters Sparks PDP Outrage Over Election Interference Claims
A viral video circulating on social media shows Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), addressing supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a polling unit during the ongoing FCT Area Council Elections on Saturday, February 21, 2026. In the footage, Wike is heard urging the supporters to cast their votes…
The ADC Slams FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Over ‘Monitoring’ Visits to Polling Units, Alleges Direct Election Interference
Abuja, February 21, 2026 – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his movements around various polling units in Abuja during Saturday’s Area Council elections, describing the actions as blatant interference in the electoral process.In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam…
Landmark Victory: Federal High Court Awards Omoyele Sowore ₦30 Million, Declares Police ‘Wanted’ Pronouncement Illegal and Unconstitutional
Lagos, February 21, 2026 – In a significant ruling reinforcing fundamental rights and checks on police powers, Justice Musa Kakaaki (also referred to as M. Kakaki or Musa Kaakaki) of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has declared the Lagos State Police Command’s action of branding human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele…
