Drama at FCT Police Command: Sowore Confronts Minister David Umahi Over Detained Woman’s N250 Million Debt Allegation
Abuja, February 25, 2026 – A tense confrontation unfolded today at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja, where activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore challenged Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, inside a conference room.The incident centered on a married businesswoman, TracyNither Nicolas Ohiri (also referred to…
Shocking Assassination Attempt: Gunmen Target Peter Obi, Ex-APC Chair Oyegun, and ADC Leaders in Benin City Amid Political Tensions
Benin City, February 24, 2026 – In a brazen act of violence that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, gunmen launched an attack on former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former APC National Chairman Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, former Edo Governor Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor, recent ADC defector Olumide Akpata, and other African Democratic Congress…
Israel Issues Stark Warning to Lebanon Over Hezbollah’s Potential Role in US-Iran Conflict
Clarion Newschannel – February 25, 2026Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Israel has reportedly delivered a strong warning to Lebanon, stating that it would launch severe strikes—including on civilian infrastructure such as Beirut’s airport—if Hezbollah becomes involved in any potential war between the United States and Iran.According to two senior Lebanese officials…
Iranian Students Ignite Nationwide Campus Uprising: First Major Anti-Government Protests Since January’s Deadly Crackdown
Tehran, Iran – In a bold resurgence of dissent, Iranian university students have launched large-scale anti-government protests across multiple campuses, marking the first significant wave of such demonstrations since the regime’s brutal crackdown in January that claimed thousands of lives.The protests erupted over the weekend as universities reopened for the new academic semester, with students…
US-Iran Tensions Escalate to Critical Levels as Trump Warns of Military Action While Preferring Diplomacy Ahead of Geneva Talks
Clarion Newschannel reports that US-Iran relations have reached a dangerous peak following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night, where he reiterated his firm stance against allowing Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, labeling the country as the world’s number one sponsor of terrorism.In his address, President Trump emphasized that the United…
Tinubu Signals Bold Economic Shift: Naira Poised for ₦1,000/$ in Weeks, Moves from Stabilisation to Acceleration, Confirms State Police Rollout
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s economy has transitioned from a phase of stabilisation to one of acceleration, highlighting recent gains in currency strength and pledging decisive action on security through the establishment of state police.Speaking on Tuesday during engagements with APC governors and stakeholders, President Tinubu pointed to moderating inflationary pressures, easing…
Boko Haram Terrorists Overrun Governor Fintiri’s Hometown in Adamawa, Forcing Mass Displacement Amid Renewed Attacks
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have launched a brazen assault on the towns of Sheweri and Kirchinga in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, overrunning the communities and displacing hundreds of residents in a violent offensive reported on February 24.Kirchinga serves as the hometown of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, adding a layer of political…
A US Congressional Report Urges Tough Measures Against Escalating Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria – A joint report by the United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs has highlighted the severe and escalating persecution of Christians in Nigeria, describing the country as one of the most dangerous places in the world for Christians to practice their faith. The report, submitted to the White House on…
President Tinubu Accepts IGP Kayode Egbetokun’s Resignation, Appoints AIG Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police
Lagos, Nigeria – February 25, 2026 – In a significant leadership change within the Nigeria Police Force, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and approved the immediate appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Olatunji Rilwan Disu (popularly known as Tunji Disu) as the Acting IGP.The…
Massive Police Recruitment: PSC Announces Nationwide Physical and Credential Screening for 50,000 Constable Applicants Starting March 9, 2026
Abuja, February 24, 2026 – The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has officially kicked off the next phase of the ongoing recruitment drive for 50,000 police constables. Physical and credential screening exercises are scheduled to commence nationwide on March 9, 2026, and will continue until April 18, 2026.This…
