Court sentences kidnap kingpin to life imprisonment for abducting judge in Akwa Ibom
The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Monday, February 23, 2026 sentenced a 30-year-old man, Nkereuwem Felix Effiong, to life imprisonment for his role in the…
Australian Prime Minister evacuated from home due to ‘safety threat’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from his official residence due to a “safety threat”. He has been moved to a secure location following a threat at…
Bayelsa Assembly confirms Peter Akpe as deputy gov
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Pastor Peter Akpe as the state’s new Deputy Governor. Until his appointment, Akpe served as the Chief of Staff…
Student allegedly pours boiling water on lodge mate following sexual assault allegation
A male student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University has been hospitalised with burns after boiling water was poured on him. According to students who spoke to LIB, a female student…
Two Ugandan women arrested for kissing in public
Police in Arua City, West Nile, Uganda have arrested two women on allegations of practicing homos3xuality, contrary to Section 2(1)(2) of the Anti-Homos3xuality Act 2023, after they were reportedly seen…
Nigeria’s economy is out of the woods – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that the Nigerian economy is out of the woods and out of the dark tunnel of uncertainty. The President said this while…
Super Falcons to arrive Yaounde on Wednesday for Cameroon Friendlies
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will arrive in Yaounde on Wednesday, February 25 ahead of their two friendly matches against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses. Head coach, Justine Madugu will travel…
Lagos Airport resumes operations after fire outbreak; three International flights diverted
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the reopening of the airspace at Terminal One of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport following a fire incident. …
National Assembly of Nigeria postpones plenary resumption to March 5
The National Assembly of Nigeria has delayed the resumption of plenary sittings, shifting the date from February 24 to March 5, 2026. Both the Senate and the…
FCT Council Polls recorded 14% Turnout, Up from 9.4% in 2022 — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that voter turnout in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections stood at 14 percent, an improvement from the 9.4…















