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Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians reacting to the rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results by the Senate to reach out to members representing them. DAILY POST reports that the red chamber on Wednesday turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill that aimed to compel the electronic transmission of election results. The development sparked mixed reactions as a cross-section of Nigerians slammed the lawmakers, especially the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing them of attempting to rig the next general election for President Bola Tinubu. Some politicians, however, welcomed the…

The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims and arrested a suspected kidnapper in separate operations across the state, as part of its ongoing clampdown on kidnapping and related crimes. In the first incident, which occurred on February 3, 2026, at about 3:10 p.m, operatives of the Anti-Robbery Squad rescued a man identified as David O. from Tudun Amba area of Lafia after he was allegedly abducted by a commercial motorcyclist. According to the police, the victim had boarded the motorcycle from Lafia en route to Assakio when the rider reportedly diverted into a bush path at Kireyi…

Popular Nigerian small size actress, Aunty Ajara is dead. Doctor confirmed Aunty Ajara’s death to her family earlier on Thursday February 5, 2026, after a brief battle with liver related illness. Announcing the sad news in a viral video on social media, the late actress’ elder brother, Ridwan Lazeez appreciated the public for their financial support. Sharing the video on her Instagram page, Mama no Network wrote; “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and courageous battle with illness. “During this difficult period, Ajara received immense love,…

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has left Chippa United after four years with the club. This was confirmed in an official club statement on Thursday. According to the South African club, Nwabali submitted a transfer request, asking to leave. The 29-year-old only put pen to paper on a three-year contract extension deal in 2024. Chippa United said they have “agreed to grant his [Nwabali] release” and wished him success in the next chapter of his career. “We would like to sincerely thank Stanley Nwabali for the years of service, commitment, and professionalism he has shown during his time at Chippa…

The head of Woro community in Kwara State, Umar Bio Salihu, has said that armed bandits operated for about 10 hours in the area before security operatives arrived, leading to dozens of deaths and the destruction of several villages. Salihu, who spoke on ARISE Television on Thursday, said the attackers began their operation around 5pm, but soldiers only arrived at about 3am the following day. “I called after 5pm, but they did not come until about 3am. That was from 5pm to about 3am. That is about 10 hours. “The military did not attack them. The bandits had gone when…

A fire on Tuesday night gutted five offices in a storey building along Commissioner Log Way in the Government Reserved Area of Ilorin, Kwara State. The Kwara State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the Public Relations Officer and Head of Media, Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, the fire broke out at about 8:31 p.m. at No. 2B, affecting the offices and a car park that was being used as a store. “The Kwara State Fire Service responded promptly to a fire incident on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, at 20:31hrs, at No. 2B, Commissioner Log…

The African Democratic Congress has condemned the Senate’s decision to reject key provisions of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, warning that the move undermines the credibility, transparency, and integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process. PUNCH Online had reported that the Senate declined a proposed amendment to Clause 70, Subsection 3 of the Electoral Amendment Bill that aimed to make the electronic transmission of election results mandatory. Explaining the Senate’s stance, Senate President Godswill Akpabio noted that the chamber did not outrightly reject the proposal but rather chose to maintain the current provision in the Electoral Act. In a statement issued on…

CardinalStone Asset Management Limited has closed Series 1 of the CardinalStone Infrastructure Debt Fund, securing N12.63bn in investor commitments. According to a statement from the firm on Wednesday, the successful close of the funding round marked an important milestone in CardinalStone’s broader infrastructure ambitions. The firm expects to continue capital raising under the Debt Sub-fund while advancing plans for the Equity Sub-fund under the CardinalStone Umbrella Infrastructure Fund. The PUNCH reports that the CardinalStone Infrastructure Debt Fund is the maiden sub-fund under the N500bn CardinalStone Umbrella Infrastructure Fund, Nigeria’s first umbrella infrastructure fund structure, designed to offer investors flexibility to…

Senegal have unveiled their squad for Saturday’s FIFA U-20 women’s world cup qualifying clash against Nigeria’s Falconets and have commenced preparations in Abeokuta ahead of the first leg of the third round encounter, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Senegalese football federation announced the list on Wednesday, with head coach Mbayang Thiam selecting a balanced group drawn largely from domestic academies and clubs, alongside a handful of foreign-based players. The team is headlined by 2025 CAF Young Player of the Year finalist, Adji Nidaiye of Bourges 18, with Yakhara Diagne of AS Bambey and Fatou Nidaiye Camara of Lycee Ameth Fall…

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has publicly apologised to her colleague, Mercy Johnson, her children and family, over past misunderstandings. In the video shared on her Instagram account on Wednesday, Okorie began by thanking her fans for thier support, saying, “Hi everybody, this is your one and only Legit Queen. I just want to say a very big thank you to all my fans around the world. I mean, I don’t know what I might have done for you guys to show me this massive love. I’m not a perfect being. Yes, I am not.” She explained that the video was…