The political waters in Nigeria are stirred once again as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose engage in a fierce public dispute over the contents of a controversial meeting between Atiku and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. This confrontation stems from reports of a secretive gathering in Minna, which has raised eyebrows about possible political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nine individuals who were abducted by terrorists in Adanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, remain in captivity despite a N40 million ransom being paid by the community for their release. The ransom, which was gathered through contributions from community members and concerned citizens, was delivered to the terrorists, but the victims have yet to be freed.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgment on nine appeals brought by rival factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following a dispute over the party’s national convention. The convention, which took place on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, led to the election of Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as the National Chairman, along with other national officers.

Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has issued a firm reminder that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will end in just 17 days, with officials emphasizing that no extensions will be granted despite sluggish participation at accredited centers across the country. The deadline, set for Thursday, February 26, 2026, comes amid warnings from the board about deliberate attempts by examination cheats to mislead candidates into delaying their sign-ups, potentially to enable malpractice.

Atletico Madrid delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Barcelona in their Copa del Rey semifinal clash at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on Thursday. The match was a complete display of dominance from Diego Simeone’s side, with Nigerian international Ademola Lookman playing a pivotal role in the triumph.