Reading Time: 2 minutesTension rises in Makurdi, Benue State, as the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Alfred Berger, is accused of leading an attack on a Channels Television correspondent during media coverage of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Congress. According to...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Obidient Movement Headquarters raises concerns over the functionality of the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), stating that although the server appears active, results reportedly uploaded from several polling units are not displaying as expected. According to Mediaplusng.com, the alert is contained in...

Reading Time: 2 minutesJustice J.O.E Adeyemi-Ajayi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court grants an interim injunction restraining activist Omoyele Sowore and Sahara Reporters from publishing further content concerning the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, his family, or his office pending the hearing of a defamation...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Kebbi State Police Command confirms that 33 people lose their lives in a deadly attack on Bui District in Arewa Local Government Area, following an armed cattle-rustling incident that escalates into violent confrontation. According to Mediaplusng.com, the confirmation is contained in an...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Kebbi State Police Command reinforces security presence in Bui District of Arewa Local Government Area following a deadly armed cattle rustling incident that claims 33 lives. According to Mediaplusng.com, the tragic attack occurs on February 18, 2025, prompting immediate collaboration between the...

Reading Time: 2 minutesOfficials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) conduct a search at the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in a development that draws national attention. According to Mediaplusng.com, the search takes place on Thursday afternoon,...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, declares Friday, February 20, 2026, a work-free day and announces a restriction of movement ahead of the Saturday, February 21 Area Council Elections in Abuja. According to Mediaplusng.com, the Minister makes the announcement...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Plateau State Police Command confirms that 37 persons lose their lives while 26 others are hospitalised following a suspected toxic gas exposure at a mining site in Kampani Zurak Community, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to Mediaplusng.com, the tragic...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Nigerian Railway Corporation announces a temporary adjustment to the Abuja–Kaduna train service schedule due to movement restrictions associated with the upcoming FCT Council Elections scheduled for Saturday, 21 February 2026. According to Mediaplusng.com, the Corporation confirms that the outbound train service from...

Reading Time: 2 minutesTension is rising in Nigeria’s energy sector as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) raises serious concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 Executive Order affecting oil and gas sector funding. The union warns that the directive could disrupt...