Month: February 2026

The Sokoto State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating the circulation of Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2, setting a 2026 deadline to halt transmission in the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made this known during a high-level meeting with the President of Global Development at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, […]

Bangladesh is set to hold its 13th general election on Thursday, marking the first national vote since the 2024 mass uprising that ended the 15-year rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and forced her into exile. Authorities have deployed extensive security across the country, with more than 157,000 police […]

At least nine people have been confirmed dead following a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Police said the incident occurred at the school and a second nearby location. The suspected gunman was also found dead with what authorities […]

The Federal Government has designated Kwara State as the pilot state for the implementation of Nigeria’s national ranching policy aimed at modernising the livestock sector, increasing productivity, and addressing persistent farmers-herders conflicts. The Minister for Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, announced the decision on Tuesday during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement […]

The Kwara State Government has intensified its campaign against female genital mutilation (FGM) and other forms of girl-child abuse with a road walk in Ilorin to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM. The awareness walk, organised by the Ministry of Social Development, was held in collaboration […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a longer rainy season in Lagos and 12 other states in 2026, while predicting shorter rainfall duration in parts of the North. According to the agency’s 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), states expected to witness extended rainfall include Lagos, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, […]

Libya — At least 53 people are feared dead or missing after a rubber boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported. The vessel, carrying 55 migrants and refugees of various African nationalities, overturned north of Zuwara, Libya, on Friday. Only two […]

Manila, Philippines — The Philippine House of Representatives has dismissed impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a largely expected outcome as his allies hold a majority in the lower chamber. The vote follows a recent decision by the House justice committee, which had already rejected two complaints citing insufficient […]

Ipokia, Ogun State — The Ipokia Local Government has clarified that no election has been conducted and no candidate has been selected as the new Oniko of Ikolaje Idiroko, warning the public against premature claims to the throne. In a statement on Tuesday signed by the Secretary to the Local […]