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Feb

2026

Apprentice Kills Master Over N5m Savings Dispute at Onitsha Ogbo-Ogwu Market

CRIME#AnambraCrime, #ChiemerieAnieke, #IgbaBoi, #IgboApprenticeship, #NigeriaCrimeNews #BridgeHeadOnitsha, #OgboOgwuMarket, #WAEC

Apprentice Kills Master Over N5m Savings Dispute at Onitsha Ogbo-Ogwu Market "Shock and disbelief have gripped residents of Onitsha after a 21-year-old apprentice allegedly killed his master over a disputed N5 million savings meant to start his own business, exposing tensions within the Igbo apprenticeship system." A 21-year-old apprentice, Chiemerie Anieke, has confessed to killing his master, Ikechukwu Nwite, popularly known as “Turn-By-Turn,” at the Ogbo-Ogwu drug market in Bridge Head, Onitsha, following a dispute over N5 million he allegedly saved to establish his own business.According to reports, the suspect admitted to the crime while in police custody, stating that…

Feb

2026

By Famous Reporters

2027: Rising Grassroots Momentum Positions Anyaso as Bende’s Emerging Political Force

POLITICS#BendeFederalConstituency, #ChimaobiAnyaso, #GrassrootsPolitics, #LeadershipMatters, #Nigeria2027Elections, #PhilanthropyInPolitics, #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment

By EMENIKE OKORIE. 2027: Rising Grassroots Momentum Positions Dr. Chimaobi Anyaso as Bende’s Emerging Political Force "Growing grassroots support in Bende Federal Constituency is positioning Dr. Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso (Ofuji) as a strong contender for the 2027 House of Representatives election, driven by philanthropy, youth empowerment, and community development initiatives." Full Article (Professional Journalistic Rewrite)When E. A. Adeboye once recounted how his mother used to bless him whenever he pleased her, she would often declare, “You will call one and a thousand will answer you.” Years later, as the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, that prophetic declaration…

Feb

2026

By Famous Reporters

Boko Haram Overruns Military Camp in Adamawa, Sets Camp Ablaze, Kills 3 Soldiers, Woman

INSURGENCY, NATIONAL NEWS, SECURITY#AdamawaAttack, #BokoHaram, #BreakingNewsNigeria #Insurgency, #MilitaryCampAttack, #NigeriaSecurityCrisis, #TerrorismInNigeria

Boko Haram Overruns Military Camp in Adamawa, Sets Camp Ablaze, Kills Three Soldiers, Civilian Woman "Suspected Boko Haram insurgents killed three soldiers and a civilian woman in a coordinated midnight attack on a military camp in Garaha, Adamawa State, looting weapons and burning down the base." Three soldiers and a civilian woman have been confirmed dead following a suspected Boko Haram reprisal attack on a military formation in Garaha district, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Residents said the insurgents launched the coordinated assault around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, storming the community from multiple directions while firing sporadically before…

Feb

2026

By Famous Reporters

UK Court Jails Nigerian Teen Jackson Uwagboe for Life Over Robert Robinson Murder at Old Bailey

NEWS#GoogleDiscover, #JacksonUwagboe, #KnifeCrime, #KnifeCrimeinUK, #LifeImprisonment, #LondonMurder, #MetropolitanPolice, #OldBailey, #RobertRobinson

UK Court Jails Nigerian Teen Jackson Uwagboe for Life Over Robert Robinson Murder at Old Bailey A UK court has sentenced Nigerian teenager Jackson Uwagboe to life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years for the murder of Robert Robinson in London. The Old Bailey delivered the verdict following a dispute over a stolen bicycle. A UK court has sentenced Nigerian teenager Jackson Uwagboe to life imprisonment for the murder of 21-year-old Robert Robinson in London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Uwagboe, 19, was handed a life sentence at the Old Bailey after being found guilty of murder on February…

Feb

2026

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Akwa Ibom Court Sentences Winners Pastor to Death for Murder of First-Class UNIUYO Student

LEGAL, METRO#BreakingNewsNigeria #AkwaIbomHighCourt, #CourtVerdict, #DeathSentence, #GabrielBasseyEdward, #JusticeInNigeria, #UNIUyoWinnersChapel #LivingFaithChurch #PrinceEmmanuelUmoh

Akwa Ibom Court Sentences Winners Chapel Pastor to Death for Murder of First-Class UNIUYO Student "Akwa Ibom High Court sentences Winners Chapel pastor Prince Emmanuel Umoh to death by hanging for the 2020 murder of University of Uyo first-class Engineering student Gabriel Bassey Edward. Justice delivered after five years." An Akwa Ibom State High Court has sentenced Prince Emmanuel Umoh, a resident pastor of Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, to death by hanging for the murder of Gabriel Bassey Edward, a final-year Engineering student of the University of Uyo. The judgment was delivered on February 19, 2026,…

Feb

2026

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Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso Bags Silverbird Trailblazer Award 2025

NEWS#ChimaobiDesmondAnyaso, #LeadershipRecognition, #NigerianBusinessLeaders, #OfujiNdiIgbo1, #PhilanthropyInNigeria, #SilverbirdGroup, #SilverbirdTrailblazerAward2025, #TrailblazerAward

Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso Bags Silverbird Trailblazer Award 2025, Invites Guests to Grand Ceremony in Lagos By Charity Uwakwe "Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso (CDA), popularly known as Ofuji Ndi Igbo 1, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Silverbird Trailblazer Award. The ceremony will hold March 1, 2026, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos." Renowned philanthropist and business leader, Chimaobi Desmond Anyaso (CDA), popularly known as “Ofuji Ndi Igbo 1,” has been named a recipient of the 2025 Silverbird Trailblazer Award. In a statement announcing the honour, Anyaso expressed deep appreciation to the organisers, describing the recognition as both humbling and…

Feb

2026

By Famous Reporters

APC Suspends Abia Congresses Amid Defection Rumours Surrounding Alex Otti

POLITICS#2027Elections, #AbiaPolitics #INEC, #AlexOtti, #APC, #DefectionRumours, #ElectoralAct2022, #LabourParty, #Pdp

APC Suspends Abia Congresses Amid Defection Rumours Surrounding Alex Otti "APC suspends Abia congresses amid rumours Governor Alex Otti may defect from Labour Party. INEC notified as political realignment speculations grow." The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its planned state, local government, and ward congresses in Abia State, fueling fresh speculation that Governor Alex Otti may be considering a defection to the ruling party. In a letter dated February 18, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the APC National Working Committee formally notified the electoral body of its decision to halt the…

Feb

2026

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NIS Comptroller, CIS Onajinrin Seeks Stronger Support for Migration Management in Lagos

NEWS#AyoOgunsan, #LSSTF, #NigeriaImmigrationService, #NIS

NIS Comptroller, CIS Onajinrin Seeks Stronger Support for Migration Management in Lagos The Lagos State Command Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service, CIS Christopher Olu Onajinrin, has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, to express deep appreciation for the Fund’s ongoing support while seeking further collaboration to strengthen migration and border security operations across Lagos, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. Speaking during the courtesy visit, CIS Onajinrin conveyed a message of gratitude from the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, describing LSSTF’s interventions…

Feb

2026

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Zenith Bank Disowns Fake “Wealth Bridge” Investment Video Linked to Jim Ovia

BANKING SECTOR#CBN, #FinancialCrime, #FraudAlert, #InvestmentScam, #JimOvia, #ScamWarning, #WealthBridge, #ZenithBank

Zenith Bank Disowns Fake “Wealth Bridge” Investment Video Linked to Jim Ovia Zenith Bank Plc warns the public against fraudulent videos falsely claiming that Group Chairman Jim Ovia endorses the “Wealth Bridge” investment scheme promising ₦2 million weekly returns. Zenith Bank Disowns Fake Investment Scheme Using Jim Ovia’s Image Zenith Bank Plc has issued a public disclaimer distancing itself and its Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, from a fraudulent investment scheme known as “Wealth Bridge.” In a statement released Tuesday, the bank described circulating videos and images shared via a Facebook handle named “Greece Island” as doctored and entirely fake. The…

Feb

2026

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Plateau Deputy Chairman Confirms 30 Killed, 10 Abducted in Kwara Terror Attack

METRO#CommunityAttack, #IDPinKwara, #KaiamaLGA, #NigeriaSecurity, #PlateauState #KwaraState #RiyomLGA, #TerroristsAttackinPlateauState

Plateau Deputy Chairman Confirms 30 Killed, 10 Abducted in Kwara Terror Attack "Plateau Deputy Chairman Gwong Song confirms 30 killed, 10 abducted and over 700 displaced in a terrorist attack on Kwara community. Council plans memorials for victims." The Deputy Chairman of Riyom Local Government Area in Plateau State, Gwong Song, has confirmed that more than 30 indigenes of the council were killed in a terrorist attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State. The deadly attack, which occurred on February 3, 2026, also left over 700 people displaced, according to the deputy chairman.Song disclosed during a…