Suspected thugs attack Edo ADC secretariat
The Edo State Secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, the state capital, came under attack by suspected political thugs on Wednesday night, resulting in damage to property and the destruction of the party’s emblems. It was gathered that the suspected thugs arrived at the ADC secretariat in a white bus and carried out the attack at about 8 p.m. The Edo State Police Command, while confirming the attack, said it quickly deployed police operatives to the scene to restore normalcy. During the attack, some billboards around the building and other ADC emblems were pulled down, while part of the building was gutted by fire allegedly set by the suspected thugs. Odion called on security agencies to fish out the attackers and prosecute them to prevent a recurrence.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 05, 2026 19:03 UTC
Türkiye condemns Kwara terror attack, pledges support for Nigeria
Türkiye has condemned the terrorist attack in Nigeria’s Kwara State, expressing deep sadness over the loss of lives and pledging continued support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. In a statement, the Turkish government described the attack as heinous and extended condolences to the families of those killed, as well as to the government and people of Nigeria. It also reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to standing with Nigeria in efforts to combat terrorism and enhance security across the country.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 05, 2026 19:02 UTC
Ebonyi gov gives ministries, agencies deadline to complete ongoing projects
Ebonyi State Governor, Rt Hon Francis Nwifuru, has directed all ministries and agencies overseeing ongoing government projects to complete them within three months or face appropriate sanctions. The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barrister Ikeuwa Omebe, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the enlarged EXCO meeting on Thursday. He said Governor Nwifuru charged the new appointees to discharge their duties with diligence, professionalism and commitment in support of the administration’s development agenda. Omebe explained that the rural electrification drive is meant to curb rural–urban migration, stimulate grassroots economic activities and improve the living standards of people in remote areas. According to him, the committee was mandated to fine-tune the bill and submit its report at the next EXCO meeting.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 05, 2026 19:02 UTC
Kwankwasiyya movement denies rumours of Kwankwaso’s medical trip abroad
The Kwankwasiyya political movement has dismissed widespread rumours claiming that its national leader, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, travelled outside Nigeria for medical treatment. The clarification was issued in a message circulated to journalists via the movement’s official WhatsApp channel, Kwankwasiyya Press, and signed by the group’s Spokesperson II, Capt. According to Kurugu, Kwankwaso’s recent trip was purely personal and not related to any health concerns. Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso departed Nigeria for a personal reason. Rumours about the former Kano State governor’s alleged medical trip spread rapidly across social media on Thursday afternoon, triggering concern among some Kano residents and loyal members of the Kwankwasiyya movement.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 05, 2026 19:01 UTC
Again, EFCC witness says no exhibits linked Yahaya Bello in Kogi LGs contract awards
The witness was taken through the bank accounts of E-Traders International Limited, Keyless Nature Limited, Westwood Motors Limited and Fazab Business Enterprise. These were the companies said by the EFCC to have been awarded various contracts by local governments in Kogi State. When asked to confirm whether Aminu Jimoh Olanrewaju was described as Director of Accounts, the witness answered in the affirmative. He also admitted that Yahaya Bello was not a signatory to Exhibit 34(1), the Kogi State Government House Administration bank account. He was shown Exhibit 37, the bank account statement of Kunfayakun Global Company, and confirmed that it covered the period from 29 June 2021 to 31 December 2024.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 05, 2026 19:01 UTC
10 African countries with best public transportation system
Best public transportation? A country should be recognised with a great public transportation system when moving people is simple, reliable, and affordable in everyday life. From modern metros to regulated bus networks, some African countries are quietly leading the charge in public transport. In this article, Tribune Online explores 10 African countries with the best public transportation system: systems that make everyday travel easier, more affordable, and more enjoyable. NigeriaLast but definitely not the least, Nigeria rounds out the list of best public transportation systems in Africa.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 05, 2026 19:01 UTC
Imo govt files murder charges against trader for burning maid’s private part
The Imo State Government on Thursday preferred murder charges against a 38-year-old Imo businesswoman, Juliet Igwe, over allegations of severe abuse that led to the death of her young maid. Counsel to the state government, Fidelis Igbo, disclosed this before a Chief Magistrate in Owerri, B. U. Adikaibe, when he announced his appearance on behalf of the State Ministry of Justice. At the resumed court session on Thursday, Okeoma stated that counsel to the Ministry of Justice informed the court that the state had filed murder charges against the accused at the Uruala High Court sitting in Owerri, the state capital. After being presented with the court documents filed at the High Court, the Chief Magistrate struck out the matter from her court, thereby granting legal clearance for the arraignment of the accused at the High Court on February 26 on murder charges. With the latest development, the arraignment and trial of the accused by the state government are expected to commence on February 26 at the Uruala High Court sitting in Owerri.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 05, 2026 19:00 UTC
Political will key to Nigeria’s export prosperity — NRS boss
The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has stated that transforming Nigeria’s economic potential into prosperity requires strong political will and a commitment that extends beyond election cycles. Adedeji spoke at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, on Thursday, while delivering the maiden Faculty of Administration Distinguished Personality Lecture. He emphasized that the nation must target the production of sophisticated goods rather than relying on raw materials. This follows a previous lecture Adedeji delivered on November 14, 2025, at the University of Ilesa, where he identified four key pillars to weather unstable revenue. Using indicators such as GDP growth, tax-to-GDP ratio, and debt service-to-revenue ratio, Adedeji acknowledged that while progress is visible, the country’s fiscal condition remains fragile, necessitating these urgent structural shifts.
Source:Punch
February 05, 2026 18:53 UTC
Kwara massacre: FG faces heat as over 100 feared dead
Reacting to the incident, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, called for intensified military action along the Niger border axis. “Kwara State is too strategic to this country that we should not allow insurgency to gain ground there. We should ensure that this violence against our people does not happen again anywhere in Kwara State,” he noted. According to the opposition party, Kwara State required far more than “propaganda, photo-ops and hollow sympathy messages” to defeat insurgency and banditry. The Nigerian Army had earlier deployed troops, including units from Operation Fansan Yamma and Operation Whirl Stroke, to intensify security in Kwara State.
Source:Punch
February 05, 2026 18:42 UTC
Sterling HoldCo Profit Jumps 99% to N90.7bn in 2025
Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has released its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, revealing a historic 99 per cent surge in profit before tax to ₦90.7 billion. Commenting on the financial performance, the Group Chief Executive of Sterling HoldCo, Yemi Odubiyi, said, “Our performance over the 2025 financial year demonstrates the strength and adaptability of our Group structure. The cost-to-income ratio, a key measure of operational health was slashed from 72 per ent in 2024 to 63 per cent in 2025. A major highlight of the report was Sterling HoldCo’s early compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new capital requirements. Looking ahead, Sterling HoldCo is positioning itself as a dominant player for the 2026 fiscal year, crediting its market resilience to ongoing investments in digital infrastructure and customer-centric services.
Source:Punch
February 05, 2026 18:42 UTC
Kwara gov meets Tinubu after deadly terrorist attack
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to meet with President Bola Tinubu. The governor arrived at the premises at about 05:00 pm on Thursday, our correspondent observed. Thursday’s meeting comes days after suspected jihadist fighters killed no fewer than 100 people in communities within Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The President condemned the attack as cowardly and inhumane, expressing anger that the victims were targeted for rejecting extremist ideology in favour of peaceful Islamic practice. He called for closer collaboration between federal and state agencies to support affected communities and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Source:Punch
February 05, 2026 18:30 UTC
PDP crisis: Turaki faction slams INEC for recognising Wike’s camp
The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party National Working Committee has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission for recognising the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike-backed caretaker committee, describing the move as unconstitutional and provocative. Prior to the judgment, PDP governors had backed the Ibadan Convention that produced Turaki and members of the National Working Committee for a four-year tenure. However, the FCT Minister, alongside his allies Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, insisted they remained the Acting National Chairman and Acting National Secretary, respectively. In response, Ememobong called on party members to stay peaceful and patient while awaiting the resolution of the ongoing court cases concerning the party’s leadership crisis. We can assure that INEC will not choose a leadership for our party.
Source:Punch
February 05, 2026 18:19 UTC
Turkey Condemns Kwara Terror Attack, Pledges Support
The Republic of Türkiye has condemned the deadly terrorist attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives and pledging continued support to Nigeria in its fight against terrorism. “Türkiye will continue to support Nigeria in its fight against terrorism,” the statement read. The attack left more than 75 residents dead, forcing the rest of the survivors to flee for their lives and abandon the community. He further revealed that several people were abducted during the attack including close relatives of the traditional ruler. “The wife of the village head, his mother and three of his children were among those taken away by the attackers,” Umar disclosed.
Source:Punch
February 05, 2026 18:12 UTC
How FG reforms saved over N6trn for Nigeria — NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the oil and gas industry has saved the country over N6 trillion. He listed the key factors responsible for the gains so far to include the full deregulation of the downstream sector, harmonisation of the forex market and incentivising gas use and the trading of crude and products in naira. The NMDPRA boss attributed infrastructural deficit, weak market structures, inadequate investment, sub-optimal supply, poor regulatory chain efficiency, compliance and unacceptable operational safety and environmental indices as some of the factors that affected the downstream value chain. Engineer Mohammed said, “The bold economic reforms of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have created the renaissance that the downstream sector is enjoying and would continue to leverage upon for sustained sectoral growth in the future. The pricing structure of the downstream sector is becoming more driven by the fundamentals of the market and generally attaining the stability level required for encouraging investment in this expansive sector of the economy.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 05, 2026 16:44 UTC
NCC, NDPC sign MoU to strengthen privacy in Nigeria’s digital economy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening data privacy and protection in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital and telecommunications ecosystem. Olatunji noted that the global theme for this year’s Data Privacy Day, “Own Your Data, Take Control of Your Data,” underscores the growing importance of empowering citizens to understand and exercise their data rights. Olatunji recalled that Nigeria’s data protection journey formally began in 2019 and was strengthened with the signing of the Nigeria Data Protection Act into law on June 12, 2023, leading to the establishment of the NDPC to implement and enforce the legislation. According to him, collaboration with sector regulators is a core strategy of the Commission, as effective data protection cannot be achieved in isolation. Both agencies expressed confidence that the MoU would strengthen trust in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, protect citizens, and support sustainable socio-economic development driven by the digital economy.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 05, 2026 16:35 UTC