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Peter Obi Supporters Launch “Village Boys Movement” for 2027
Supporters of Peter Obi have officially launched a new civic platform called the Village Boys Movement in Abuja. This initiative marks a significant step in grassroots mobilization as political alignments begin to solidify ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Convener Maazị Tochukwu Ezeoke described the platform as a disciplined nationwide movement centered on service-driven leadership. Ezeoke, who refers to himself as the National Village Headmaster, framed the movement as a moral alternative to the prevailing…
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Rape allegations: Actress Etinosa Idemudia calls for jail time for false accusers
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Etinosa Idemudia is advocating for legal consequences for individuals who level false accusations against others. In a recent social media post, she highlighted the need for a balanced approach to protection that includes both genders. She wrote, “The boy child needs protection just as much as the girl child. End false allegations today! I recommend jail time for false accusers” Her comments align with a broader conversation initiated by former Big…
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Terrorists Demand N100 Million Ransom from Kebbi Community
Suspected terrorists have sparked widespread panic in the Utono community of Kebbi State after demanding a N100 million payment from residents. The armed group delivered a formal letter to community leaders in the Ngaski Local Government Area, threatening a deadly invasion if their demands are not met. The extortion letter left no room for negotiation, explicitly stating that local resistance or military intervention would be futile. The group wrote, “This is not a joke. We…
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ADC Accuses EFCC of Selective Justice Against Opposition
The African Democratic Congress has raised serious allegations against Nigeria’s primary anti-graft agencies, claiming they are being used as political tools. National spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi voiced these concerns during a Thursday interview on Arise Television, questioning the impartiality of national investigations. Abdullahi’s comments focused on the recent high-profile arrests and detentions of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami. He argued that the timing and targets of such actions suggest a partisan bias…
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Nnamdi Kanu: Only courage can save lgboland – Activists tell Igbo monarchs to speak with one voice
A coalition of pan-Igbo self-determination groups is calling on South-East traditional rulers to end their silence regarding the marginalization of their people. The organizations—American Veterans of Igbo Descent, Ambassadors for Self-Determination, and Rising Sun Foundation—insist that only bold advocacy can protect the region’s future. This demand follows a recent public appeal by Enugu monarch Dr. Lawrence Agubuzu, who confronted President Bola Tinubu concerning the detention of Nnamdi Kanu. During a summit in Abuja, Agubuzu urged…
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Ogun State Police Command Arrests TikToker Mirabel Over Alleged False Rape Claim
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of TikToker Mirabel following allegations that she raised a false alarm regarding a sexual assault. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed on Friday that the social media personality is currently in custody as investigations into her claims continue.“She is with us now and investigation is ongoing,” Babaseyi stated. While the command has not confirmed if she will face prosecution for fabrication, the spokesperson…
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Lagos DSVA withdraws as Ogun police command commences investigation into viral video of lady claiming to have been raped by an anonymous man
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has officially withdrawn from the investigation into the viral sexual assault allegations made by a young woman named Mirabel. This decision follows the discovery that the alleged incident took place in Ogun State, placing it outside the legal jurisdiction of the Lagos-based agency. The case gained national attention after Mirabel shared a distressing video claiming she was assaulted by an intruder who used a razor blade…
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Abia police arrest woman for stabbing her immigration husband to death over alleged infidelity
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a woman for the murder of her husband, an Immigration officer, following allegations of infidelity. The officer, identified as Chidiebere James, was reportedly stabbed to death during a domestic dispute in Umuihi, Umuahia North Local Government Area. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, February 16, 2026. The conflict between the couple allegedly began on Sunday with a heated argument regarding their sick child’s medical…
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INEC Assures Real-Time Result Transmission for FCT Area Council Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that results from the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections will be electronically transmitted in real time. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave this assurance on Tuesday during an inspection tour of Kuje, Gwagwalada, and Bwari Area Councils ahead of the February 21, 2026, polls. During his review of logistics, Amupitan emphasized that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) remains the primary tool for…
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Support Tinubu, Nnamdi Kanu will be freed – Cubana Chief Priest
Socialite and entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest has urged the South-East to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying that political alignment with the President could secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained IPOB leader. He stated this while reacting to a video of the Igwe of Ezema Olo, Dr. Lawrence Agubuzo, appealing to Tinubu in Abuja. In the video, the Igwe appealed directly to the President, urging him to “hear our cry” regarding the…
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Neo Akpofure Threatens Lawsuit Over Viral Rape Allegation
Reality TV star Neo Akpofure has initiated legal action against a social media user following a rape allegation posted on X (formerly Twitter). In a demand letter dated February 18, 2026, his solicitors labeled the claims as “entirely false, malicious and defamatory,” demanding an immediate retraction. The legal warning was addressed to Ms. Arikan Udoka, who uses the handle @notralia. The dispute stems from a post made on February 17, where she claimed, “@NeoAkpofure is…
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Reps in rowdy session over motion to rescind ‘real-time’ clause in electoral act
The House of Representatives was thrown into a turbulent session this Tuesday, February 17, as lawmakers clashed over the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The chaos began when a motion was introduced to rescind the earlier passage of the bill, which had mandated the “real-time” electronic transmission of election results. The motion, moved by Francis Waive, Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Business, sought to align the House’s version of the bill with that of…
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