“They Killed My Father, Critically Matcheted My Mother, Abducted My Two Sisters”

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February 26, 2026

By Adesina Soyooye

A heart broken Edo young man has told the heartbreaking story of how gunmen stormed their family home, killed his father, injured his mother, critically, and abducted his two sisters.

“I received a call that my father has been shot. When I returned home, I met my mother in a critical condition, and my two sisters had been taken away”, narrated Lucky Ogboi of the tragedy which befell his family.

This tragedy unfolded Monday night in Idua, Kingdom, Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State, when gunmen invaded the home of Chief Jimah Jacob Ogboi, high-ranking Palace Chief in Iduah Kingdom, shot and killed him, macheted his wife very critically, and abducted two of his daughters.

The assailants, sources said, invaded the house and shot the chief at close range. They, also attacked his wife with machetes and other dangerous weapons, and left her seriously injured.

According to Lucky, he had, luckily just stepped out to buy an item when the attack occurred.

His words: “I received a call that my father had been shot. When I returned home, I met my mother in a critical condition, and my two sisters had been taken away.”

The incident has prompted an emergency meeting of elders to discuss how to secure the release of the killed Chief’s daughters and dig out the underlying cause(s) of the attack.

HRH Alhaji Amedu Momoh, the Traditional Ruler, has appealed to the Edo State Government and security agencies to urgently intervene and strengthen security in the area.

He said:

“About four armed men went to the house of one of our chiefs. They shot him and abducted two of his daughters. The Nigerian Police and other security agencies have been here since the incident occurred.

“We need assistance in tackling security issues. The government should come to our aid. There had been relative calm in our land, but it appears the attackers have regrouped.”

The Edo State Police Command, CSP Eno Ikoedem, who has since confirmed the incident said investigations have started.

She said that the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, was in Ekpoma, Edo Central, with other senior officers to see to the security situation.

“I can confirm the incident. The Commissioner of Police and other top officers are currently in the area to forestall further attacks. The police have launched an investigation into the killing and abduction,” the PPRO said.

Terrorism Financing: Trial Of Bauchi Commissioner Adjourned Indefinitely

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Akinwale Kasali

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February 26, 2026

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By Akinwale Kasali

The alleged terrorism-financing case against the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, was on Thursday, adjourned Indefinitely by Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The Judge ordered the adjournment, stating that the prosecution, led by M.O. Adebayo, had written to the Chief Judge expressing discomfort with the handling of the matter and requesting that the case be transferred.

He added that the Chief Judge had yet to respond to the letter.

Defence Counsel, Chris Uche, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, expressed shock at the development, arguing that any communication to the Chief Judge or presiding judge ought to have been copied to the defence for input.

He described the development as “unfair”, adding that the right of the defence had been taken away by the failure of the prosecution to copy it on the letter.

The Senior Advocate, also, urged the court to release the passport of the first defendant to enable him travel, stating that Adamu was part of a high-powered delegation overseeing Hajj preparations in the State.

In response, Justice Umar noted that the issue was administrative rather than judicial, adding that he was not expected to continue hearing the matter in view of the letter to the Chief Judge. He subsequently urged counsel to take a date.

Uche told the court that he would also write to the Chief Judge to protest the prosecution’s failure to notify the defence, arguing that such moves “will not do the administration of justice any good.”

While the prosecution asked that the matter be adjourned sine die pending reassignment to another Judge, the defence objected, contending that without a definite date the case would “die”.

Justice Umar, however, adjourned the matter sine die pending the decision of the Chief Judge.

Adamu and three others are facing a 10-count charge bordering on terrorism financing and money laundering in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/705/2025 filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The prosecution alleged that between January and May 2024, the defendants conspired to channel millions of dollars in Bauchi State Government funds to individuals allegedly linked to terrorist elements.

The alleged offences are said to contravene provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

The defendants were initially arraigned on December 31, 2025, before Justice Emeka Nwite, who sat asa vacation judge, and pleaded not guilty.

Adamu was subsequently granted bail in January 2026 in the sum of N500m with two sureties in like sum.

Ondo Police Command Arrests Six Suspects Over Fake Miracles

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Ayodele Oni

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February 26, 2026

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By Ayodele Oni

Six suspected fake men of God specializing in dishing out fake miracles to members of the public are now in police net in Ondo state.

They were picked up at the various points where they fake miracles at Idanre local government area.

Giving details of their arrest, Ondo state Police Command spokesman, Abayomi Jimoh stated that the suspects had exploited unsuspecting members of the public with unspecified sums of money.

In a statement, the spokesman confirmed the arrest of six suspects over an alleged fake miracle scam in Idanre.

“On 16th February, 2026, operatives of the Command’s Tactical Teams, in collaboration with the Community Safety Officers (CSOs), carried out a well-coordinated, intelligence-driven operation following credible information about the activities of a suspected fraud syndicate operating within Idanre and its environs.

“The operation led to the arrest of six suspects alleged to have organized and executed fraudulent schemes targeted at unsuspecting members of the public.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects posed as pastors and religious leaders, staging fake miracles and spiritual interventions as a strategy to gain the confidence and trust of their victims.

“They allegedly exploited the faith, emotions, and vulnerabilities of individuals by promising divine solutions to financial difficulties, health challenges, and other personal problems, only to defraud them through various forms of obtaining by false pretence and related scams.

“The suspects include; 1. Fadahunsi ‘m’ 2. Kolade ‘m’ 3. Tijani ‘m’ 4. Iyanuoluwa ‘m’ 5. Arijesulola ‘m’ 6. Ademola ‘m’.

“During interrogation, it was gathered that the suspects operated in a coordinated manner, assigning specific roles to members of the group to create a convincing and structured façade of legitimacy.

“Further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the total number of victims, determine the financial magnitude of the fraud, and identify other collaborators who may still be at large.

“All suspects are currently in Police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigation.”

Akpoti-Uduaghan Alleges Frustration At The Senate

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Ayodele Oni

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February 26, 2026

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By Ayodele Oni

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Thursday, revealed how she was prevented from attending an international event on women in the United States.

She, also, expressed anger and frustration over her alleged sidelining from activities at the Senate.

Expressing her bitterness on.the floor of the Senate during the budget Defence of the Committee on Women Affairs, Natasha accused the Committee Chairman, Ireti Kingibe, of sidelining her from certain Committee activities.

She questioned the lack of unity and coordination among female Senators regarding a significant global women’s event, highlighting her alienation from the process.

The Lawmaker noted the limited female representation in the Senate, raising a concern regarding an invitation to attend the UN’s Commission on the State of Women, (CSW), event in New York.

According to the senator, she was informed of the invitation and was told to provide her passport for processing.

She said despite responding within three hours, she was later told by the Ministry of Women Affairs that she could no longer attend due to a late response.

“I was only informed about the event yesterday at 1:00 pm, and I immediately responded with my passport. Despite my prompt response, I was subsequently told that I responded too late and would not be attending.

“I should not be treated differently from other women, especially concerning an event focused on the betterment of women,” Natasha said.

Young Woman Challenges Tinubu To 2027 Presidential Seat

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February 26, 2026

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By Adesina Soyooye

President Bola Tinubu’s obstacle to a second term in office may not be Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi.

It will come from a totally unexpected quarters.

A young, refreshing lady, Juliet Onuoha, says she is all set to topple Tinubu in 2027 by giving to Nigerians what they have been yearning for.

While officially declaring her intention, Onuoha said she will run on the platform of the Youth Party.

She said her ambition is a generational movement focused on youth inclusion, economic reform and national development.

Announcing her candidacy in a post, Onuoha said her mission is to shift Nigeria “from potential to prosperity.” To achieve that, she said she would prioritise youth energy, innovation and integrity in governance.

Her words: “I am Onuoha Juliet, and I am officially declaring my intention to run for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2027 under the Youth Party. Our mission is simple: to move from potential to prosperity by putting the energy, innovation, and integrity of the youth at the forefront of governance.

“It’s time for a new vision. It’s time for a new leadership. It’s time for us.”

In another post addressed to Nigerians, Onuoha said her ambition is more than a personal political pursuit. It is, instead,

a movement aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s future.

The key areas she would focus on are job creation, economic reform, women empowerment, support for small businesses, improved security and stable electricity supply.

Nigeria’s abundant resources and resilient population, according to her, should translate into better living conditions for citizens.

She said: “Nigeria is blessed. Blessed with oil. Blessed with talent. Blessed with resilient people who wake up every morning and refuse to give up. Yet too many of us are surviving instead of living. Too many dreams are delayed by poor leadership, corruption, insecurity, and a struggling economy. It does not have to be this way.”

She did not forget corruption and promised reforms in governance, anti-corruption efforts through transparency and technology, agricultural investment to boost food security, and policies to strengthen local production.

Onuoha: “We will build a Nigeria where electricity is stable, education is modern and accessible, healthcare is affordable, the Naira is respected, and hard work is rewarded.”

She, also stated that her campaign is not ethnicity, religion or partisan driven.

“This campaign is not about tribe. It is not about religion. It is not about party. It is about progress,” she declared.

Focusing on young people, women, entrepreneurs and Nigerians who feel disillusioned, Onuoha said:

“2027 is not just another election year. It is our reset year. Let us rise together. Let us rebuild together. Let us restore dignity, prosperity, and pride. The Nigeria we dream of is possible. The Nigeria we deserve is achievable. The Nigeria we will build starts now.”

“PDP Leaders Are Idiots” – Iyabo Obasanjo

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Ayodele Oni

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February 26, 2026

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By Ayodele Oni

A daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo, has described leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) “idiots” as she publicly justified her defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a no-holds-barred appearance on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese Ijebu, Iyabo Obasanjo, a former senator, accused PDP power brokers of arrogance, political shortsightedness, and treating prominent members as disposable tools.

“I think they’re idiots, if you can put it that way. If elections are about people and you don’t reach out to the people who are prominent in your party, how do you win elections? You can’t,” she said against the background of the claim that party leaders only reached out to her during elections.

Obasanjo, who recently re-emerged into partisan politics after nearly 15 years abroad in academia, insisted she was neither courted nor pressured by the APC.

“APC never approached me. I made a choice. I analyzed the situation. I left PDP because I wasn’t comfortable there.”

According to her, PDP leaders only remembered her when elections approached — not out of respect, but out of need.

“The only time I got a call from them was when elections were coming. Somebody from the presidency reached out. How transactional is that? I dropped the phone. You only remember people when you need them.

“I left and nobody cared to ask why. At the level I left, nobody cared. The individuals there are not people I want to associate with.”

She suggested that the party’s inability to manage relationships within its own leadership circle reflects why it struggles electorally.

“If you can’t care for people in your own leadership team, how can you care for the ordinary person on the street?”, she asked pointedly.

Obasanjo disclosed that she had long contemplated leaving the PDP, but delayed doing so because her father was still a leading figure in the party at the time.

Now that the former president has publicly severed ties with the PDP, she said she feels politically unrestrained.

“He tore his party card. I’m a free agent,” she said.

Having lost her Senate re-election bid in 2011 to Gbenga Obadara of the then Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Obasanjo withdrew from frontline politics and relocated to the United States, where she rose to become a professor.

Her return now — and the ferocity of her remarks — signal that she is not stepping back quietly.

APC National Convention: Yilwatda Charges Cmte To Rise Above Personal Interest

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James Orji

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February 26, 2026

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Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged the Central Coordinating Committee for its upcoming National Convention to shun partisanship and ‘personal interest’.

The APC chairman made the admonition on Wednesday while inaugurating the Committee headed by a former Governor of Katsina state, Aminu Masari, as its Chairman. The party’s Convention, the magazine reports, is slated for next month.

The 92-member inaugurated by Prof. Yilwatda also includes former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who will serve as Vice Chairman 1 and 2, respectively.

According to the APC National Chairman, the Committee should g ahead to perform their duties, as they will be provide with all the support and resources it needed to succeed in its alignment, saying the party expect nothing “short of excellence”, from the Committee, saying the members should be guided by the interest of the party.

Let the good of this party, the colour of APC, guide you in every decision that you make, he said.

“Time is of the essence. And I expect nothing short of excellence from each and every one of you. The national working committee and the entire party structure will stand strong and ready to support you.

“You shall have the resources, cooperation and goodwill required to deliver on this mandate. Let history remember you today. We have set in motion the wheels that is required to get the convention, and that will further strengthen our party and renew the collective will of our party members.

“Your acceptance of this responsibility is a further demonstration of your selfless commitment to the APC and Nigeria.”

“We are honoured to have you at the helm of affairs of this committee. And we are proud that you will do a yeoman to the assignment that has been given to you by the party.

He said the members of the Committee have been carefully selected due tot their proven integrity and commitment to the ideals of the ruling party, urging them to conduct a credible Convention for the party.

Yilwatda: “To all members of this committee, you have been carefully selected because of your proven integrity, wealth of experience and your commitment to the ideals of our party.

“Standing before you is the honour and responsibility in the APC. You have been called upon to plan and deliver a Convention that would be transparent, inclusive, credible, befitting of a ruling party of great stature like the APC.”

Tinubu To Senate: Approve State Police To Tackle Insecurity

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James Orji

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February 26, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Nigerian Senate to amend the constitution to provide a legal framework for the establishment of State Police to tackle insecurity nationwide.

President Tinubu made the appeal on Wednesday during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The President said that the creation of State Police has become urgent to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, strengthen grassroots policing, and enhance states’ capacity to respond swiftly to threats within their jurisdictions.

He noted that a decentralised policing structure would complement existing federal security architecture and promote intelligence-led, community-focused law enforcement.

“We are facing terrorism, banditry, and insurgency. But we will never fail to make a right response to this cause. What I will ask for tonight is for you (Senators) to start thinking how best to amend the constitution to incorporate the State Police for us to secure our country, take over our forests from marauders, and free our children from fear,” he said.

Tinubu commended the cordial relationship between the executive and the Senate, saying that unity is needed to defeat terrorism and banditry in the country.

“It is a good thing that we are working in harmony, we are looking forward to a country that evolves, a country that takes care of its citizens and protects all.

President Tinubu also thanked the Senate for its unflinching support towards achieving various economic reforms of his administration, especially the fuel subsidy removal and tax reform policy.

“I have a lot of credit for bold reforms. Without your collaboration and inspiration, those reforms would not be possible. We are reformists together. What we gave up and what we stopped is monumental corruption in the subsidy system. We don’t want to participate in monumental corruption and arbitrage foreign exchange.

“You don’t have to chase me for dollars; you could see what Nigeria is today. You should be proud, and I am glad you are. What we are enjoying is a stable economy, and prosperity is beckoning us. We need to work hard, and this attendance means a lot to me,” the President said.

Kano Suspends Medical Doctor Over Alcohol-induced Misconduct While On Duty

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Suleiman Anyalewechi

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February 25, 2026

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By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Kano State Government on Wednesday, February 24, 2026, announced the suspension of a Medical Doctor in the employ of one of the Secondary health facilities in the State for reporting to duty while under the influence of alcoholic drink.

The Medical personnel also was alleged to have indulged in an unwholesome and unprofessional conduct while on duty.

A statement from the spokesperson for the Kano State Hospital Management Board, KSHMB, Samira Suleiman, informed that the disciplinary measure which was approved by Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, will remain in force pending the outcome of an inquest into the unfortunate incident.

According to the statement, the Executive Secretary also directed that a query be issued to the affected doctor.

Suleiman further noted that the incident which occurred at a State Government health facility attracted the attention of some workers who promptly reported it to the authorities.

According to the Board’s spokesman, the suspension order followed a preliminary finding which confirmed the alleged misconduct on the part of the medical personnel.

The Management, the statement added, has condemned the alleged misconduct, describing it as totally unacceptable,and a gross violation of professional and ethical principles, as well as the code guiding medical practice.

While emphasizing the sensitivity of the healthcare delivery system, Dr Nagoda stressed the need for personnel to subscribe to the highest level of responsibility, discipline and sound judgment, most especially within the secondary health facilities while performing their duties.

This is as he expressed the unflinching commitment of the present Kano state Government to the task of restoring professionalism , accountability and institutional discipline and excellence within the health sector.

The Source reports that the alleged misconduct is coming amidst the ongoing Ramadan fasting period in the State.

Adamawa House Of Assembly Falls To APC As Speaker, 14 Others Dump PDP

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Adesina Soyooye

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February 25, 2026

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By Adesina Soyooye

The signs are strong that Adamawa State and its Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, will, very soon, go the way of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

For weeks, speculations have been strong that the Governor will drive a final nail in the Political relevance of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar by defecting to the APC.

A few days ago, the Governor gave more than an inkling that he could be headed to the APC when he said he would do what Adamawa people want to him to do.

The journey to clear the way for the Governor to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, began on Wednesday, February 24, when the Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, the Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, and 14 other Members of the House dumped the PDP and defected to the APC.

The defection took place during plenary Wednesday.

With the defection of the 15 members, including the Speaker, not a few people have already taken it for granted that Governor Fintiri is already knocking on the door of the APC. When that happens, the opinion is that Atiku’s flak will be left open, unprotected.

A few weeks ago, his own son defected from the PDP to the APC, and promised he would work seriously to see to the reelection of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.

For the records, Atiku is a Presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress, ADC.