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Actress Fathia Balogun Loses Mother Days After 55th Birthday

Actress Fathia Balogun Loses Mother Days After 55th Birthday

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Popular Nollywood actress Fathia Balogun has been thrown into mourning following the death of her mother over the weekend. The actress shared the heartbreaking news via her Instagram page, revealing that her mother passed away on Saturday, February 7, just a day before the birthday party held in celebration of her 55th birthday on Sunday. According to Fathia, she was deliberately not informed of her mother’s passing until after the party, as her family members wanted her to enjoy the occasion without distress. In an emotional post, the actress described her late mother as her cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend, and confidant, noting that the reality of her loss had yet to fully sink in. “Unbeknownst to me, my beloved mother died on the eve of my party and the news was cruelly kept away from me,” she wrote. Fathia said she has taken solace in Allah (SWT) during the difficult period, adding that her family has decided to keep arrangements private for now. She also appealed for prayers and support for herself and her siblings, stating that burial details will be announced later. The news has since drawn an outpouring of condolences from fans, colleagues, and well-wishers across the entertainment industry.

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Senate To Hold Emergency Plenary Session on Tuesday

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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the reconvening of plenary for an emergency sittingscheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The announcement was made on Sunday in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, who urged all senators to be present at 12:00 pm. “The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the reconvening of plenary for an emergency sitting on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026,” the statement read. The reasons for the emergency session were not disclosed. Recall  that the development comes shortly after the Senate, on February 4, rejected a proposed amendment to the Electoral Act which sought to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory—a measure widely viewed as a step toward improving transparency and credibility in Nigeria’s electoral process. The Senate’s decision has sparked widespread criticism from civil society organisations, activists, and prominent Nigerians, who argue that the move could undermine efforts to strengthen electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Notable critics include former minister Oby Ezekwesili, as well as groups such as Afenifere, who have warned that the rejection may erode public confidence in the country’s electoral system.

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Lagos Government Seals Ladipo Spare Parts Market Over Environmental Infractions

Lagos Government Seals Ladipo Spare Parts Market Over Environmental Infractions

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The Lagos State Government has sealed the Ladipo Spare Parts Market, located along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road (Apapa–Oshodi Expressway), over alleged repeated environmental violations. The closure was announced on Sunday, February 7, by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to Wahab, the action followed persistent environmental infractions, including indiscriminate disposal of refuse on the highway and median, as well as illegal street trading in the area. “Lagos State government, this morning, sealed Ladipo Spare Parts Market along Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road (Apapa–Oshodi Expressway) over repeated environmental infractions; indiscriminate refuse disposal on the median/highway and illegal street trading. #ZeroToleranceLagos,” he wrote. The Ladipo Spare Parts Market has previously been shut down on several occasions for similar environmental violations, with the state government reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on activities that compromise public health and environmental safety.

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Tinubu, First Lady to Embark on State Visit to United Kingdom

Tinubu, First Lady to Embark on State Visit to United Kingdom

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, are set to embark on an official state visit to the United Kingdom from Wednesday, March 18 to Thursday, March 19, 2026. The development was announced through the Royal Family’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, confirming that the visit is taking place at the invitation of King Charles III. According to the statement, the Nigerian President and First Lady will be hosted by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla at Windsor Castle during the two-day diplomatic engagement. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom while providing an opportunity for high-level discussions between both nations.

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Nnamdi Kanu Skips Defence In Terrorism Trial, Case Adjourned To November

IPOB Cancels Sit-at-Home Order Across South East

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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the cancellation of its sit-at-home order across the South East region. The group made the announcement in a video currently circulating on social media, stating that the decision followed a directive from its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. According to IPOB, Kanu instructed the leadership of the group to suspend the sit-at-home action in the interest of peace and to allow normal economic and social activities to resume in the region. The group explained that the move was taken to ease the hardship faced by residents and to enable businesses, schools and other daily activities to operate without disruption. IPOB urged residents of the South East to go about their lawful activities without fear, while reaffirming its commitment to non-violence and peaceful engagement.

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2027: Akpabio Defends Removal of Mandatory Electronic Transmission from Electoral Act

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Ahead of the 2027 general election, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the decision of the National Assembly to remove mandatory electronic transmission of election results from the amended Electoral Act. TRENDBROI reports that the Senate last week expunged the provision requiring compulsory real-time electronic transmission of results, a move that has sparked widespread criticism across the country. Opposition parties, civil society groups and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have since called on lawmakers to reverse the decision, warning that it could undermine the credibility of future elections. Responding to the controversy at the launch of a book authored by former senator Effiong Bob, titled The Burdens of Legislators in Nigeria, Akpabio dismissed the criticisms, stressing that the conduct of elections falls solely within the responsibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the Senate President, the decision was informed by practical challenges, particularly insecurity and poor network coverage in parts of the country. Akpabio stated that there is no reliable network in at least nine states of the federation due to insecurity, arguing that compulsory real-time transmission could invalidate election results from such areas. “Real-time transmission means that in over nine states where networks are not working because of insecurity, there will be no election results,” he said. “Nationally, it means that if the national grid collapses and no network is working, no election results will be valid.” He further urged Nigerians to channel their grievances to INEC, noting that the electoral umpire, not the legislature, is responsible for deploying election technology. “The Senate does not conduct elections, we don’t deploy technology, we only make laws. INEC must apply the law,” Akpabio said. He also took a swipe at some critics of the amendment, describing them as uninformed about the legislative process. “The timing, scope and modality rest with INEC, acting within the framework of the law enacted by the parliament and interpreted by the Supreme Court,” the Senate President added.

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“If Akpabio Is The Problem, Impeach Him” – Aisha Yesufu tells Senators

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Frontline activist, Aisha Yesufu, has called on the Senate to impeach its President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing lawmakers of playing double standards while failing to protect the democratic rights of Nigerians. Yesufu charged senators to stop portraying Akpabio as the sole problem, insisting that they are either active or passive participants in actions that disenfranchise citizens. She made the remarks while stressing that senators possess the constitutional powers to ensure the passage of a law mandating real-time electronic transmission of election results. In a post shared on X, Yesufu wrote:“Dear Senators, stop playing bad cop, good cop with us. None of you is blameless. “You are either active or passive participants to disenfranchise the Nigerian people and subvert their power to choose who governs them.” The activist criticised lawmakers for what she described as empty rhetoric, urging them to channel their efforts into legislative action rather than media engagements. “You all are supposed to be the voices of the people. Instead of press conferences, Twitter spaces and media appearances, go to the Red Chambers and fight for the soul of Nigeria!” she said. Yesufu further reminded the senators of their constitutional authority, noting that they have previously exercised decisive legislative powers. “You have the constitutional power and authority to ensure that real-time electronic transmission of election is passed into law. You did with the state of emergency in Rivers State,” she stated. She concluded by insisting that lawmakers stop deflecting responsibility to the Senate President alone. “Stop telling us Akpabio is the problem! You all have the power to impeach Akpabio. DO IT,” Yesufu added.

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Adeleke Faults Tinubu Government Over Alleged Seizure Of Osun Local Government Funds

Gov Adeleke Slams Calls for Emergency Rule in Osun, Accuses APC of Backdoor Power Grab

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed recent calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, describing them as a continuation of a failed plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seize power through undemocratic means. The governor was reacting to appeals by some civil society groups for emergency rule following recent political developments in the state. Adeleke, however, described the groups as “faceless” and alleged that the calls were orchestrated by former governor Gboyega Oyetola and the APC’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. In a statement issued on Saturday in Osogbo, Adeleke accused the APC of being the major source of unrest in Osun, alleging that the party paralysed local government administration, mismanaged council funds, and illegally deployed security personnel. According to the governor, the former administration and its allies have become “the most hated political actors in Osun” due to their handling of local government affairs. “The APC seized local government funds, mismanaged the same, and forcefully occupied the councils, all in a bid to provoke violence and conflict. This is a deliberate strategy to create chaos and blame it on the Adeleke-led administration,” he said. Adeleke maintained that his government has continued to preserve peace in the state despite what he described as persistent provocation and illegality by APC-aligned actors. He said the call for emergency rule was born out of frustration after their alleged plans failed. “Osun APC has failed in its evil bid to destabilise the state, hence their resort to an open call for emergency declaration, for which there is no basis or justification,” he stated. The governor rejected attempts to blame his administration for the crisis, insisting that the instability stemmed from the illegal occupation of local government councils by APC-backed chairmen whose tenures had expired. He further accused the opposition party of hijacking local government funds in violation of financial regulations, adding that his administration had intervened to pay local government workers who were allegedly abandoned. Adeleke said his handling of the situation has earned commendations from various quarters, stressing that Osun has moved beyond the era of political violence. “No individual or group will be allowed to further disturb the peace of Osun State. Anybody found creating public mayhem will face the full wrath of the law,” he warned. The governor disclosed that he had directed the state Commissioner of Police to closely monitor the situation and prevent any attempt to plunge the state into conflict. He also called on the Inspector-General of Police to take note of developments in the state. Adeleke further appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene by calling former governor Oyetola to order, warning that the actions of the minister could tarnish the image of the Presidency. “Those seeking power should face the electorate. Political power is secured through the people; no backdoor access will work,” he added.

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