Homepage News from Friday, February 6th, 2026

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the formation of a seven-member committee to coordinate humanitarian assistance for residents of Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area, following a recent deadly attack.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is stepping up preparations for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory Area Council Elections, set for 21 February 2026, while also laying the groundwork for key electoral activities ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sent a rapid response team to Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, following a recent bandit attack. The team is on the ground to assess the situation and coordinate relief efforts.

The Nigeria Police Force has returned 23,000 dollars to a victim of an international romance scam in the Cayman Islands, in what officials describe as a major step in strengthening cross border cooperation against cybercrime.

Agege Local Government Chairman, Ganiu Obasa has laid out an ambitious development agenda centered on sanitation, youth empowerment, security, healthcare and infrastructure, as part of efforts to reposition the council as a cleaner, safer and more economically vibrant community.

Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili has criticised the Senate over recent amendments to the Electoral Act, warning that lawmakers are risking another crisis by refusing to make electronic transmission of election results compulsory.

The Defence Headquarters has condemned the recent terrorist attacks on Woro and nearby communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, urging Nigerians to stay united and reject extremist ideologies.

Japan is preparing to restart the Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world’s largest by generating capacity, even as safety concerns continue to divide local communities.

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman marked his Atletico Madrid debut with a goal, as Diego Simeone’s side cruised to a 5-0 victory over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the alarm that continued reliance on coastal logistics to move petrol around Nigeria could significantly increase pump prices.

In a landmark ruling delivered more than 75 years after the incident, the Enugu State High Court has ordered the British Government to pay £420 million in compensation to the families of 21 Nigerian coal miners killed by British colonial forces during a protest in 1949.

Hundreds of former Washington Post journalists, tech workers and supporters gathered outside the newspaper’s headquarters on Thursday to protest widespread layoffs announced earlier this week.