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President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and appointed Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu as the new acting head of the Nigeria Police Force.

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide Yunusa Tanko says the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was attacked in Benin City om Tuesday 24th February 2026 following a political event.

The Federal Government has strongly denied recent media claims that it paid a ransom or released militants to free schoolchildren abducted from a boarding school in Niger State last year.

A baby boy has become the first child in the United Kingdom to be born to a woman who received a womb transplant from a deceased donor, doctors announced on Tuesday.

The Presidency has confirmed that Kayode Egbetokun has resigned as the Inspector-General of Police, citing family issues that require his full attention.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it to 26.5 percent, as part of efforts to support sustainable economic growth and strengthen the resilience of the financial system.

A military helicopter belonging to Iran’s army crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing four people, according to state media and international news agencies.

At least 74 people have died in Mexico in the past few days in a violent wave linked to the government’s operation that killed one of the country’s most powerful drug cartel leaders, authorities said Tuesday.

A caller has criticised society for failing to promote education, saying recent restrictions on social media reflect parental failure and a lack of readiness for growth, adding that banning social media does not solve the problem.

On the moral question of moving on from a deceased spouse, a caller on The Sunny Side opined that the heart cannot love two people in the same way, even after death. She explained that love has different depths, noting that spousal love is often deeper because of closeness, shared life, and compatibility.

Rev. John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised calls for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan.

President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in the lingering political impasse in Rivers State has continued to generate intense public debate, with opinions sharply divided over who truly benefits from the crisis.

Content creator and influencer Iyo Prosper has recounted an alleged abduction by men he believes were police officers. Iyo described how he was abducted, assaulted, and robbed of his savings, which left him traumatised.

A caller on The Sunnyside rejected the description of Nigerians as resilient, saying what the country is experiencing is suffering, not strength. He blamed the situation on political corruption, which he said is often enabled by Nigerians who later complain about the consequences instead of planning for a better future.

Radio analyst and sports journalist Carl Orakwue has said it is completely wrong for employees to work on their side businesses during office hours. He stressed that using work time for personal business is unprofessional.

A viral online video has sparked public concern about the groping of females in marketplace settings, a practice said to be common in some large local markets in Eastern Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons remain strong favourites to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), even though their preparations for the tournament have not been ideal, a Nigeria Info football analyst says.

Arsenal delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League north London derby on Sunday, restoring their five-point lead at the top of the table.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been confirmed to participate in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, Jordan, during the next FIFA Men’s International Window in March, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced this week.

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has named a 25-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly matches against Cameroon as preparations continue for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).