NDLEA officer dies, six arrested in raid on Rivers drug enclave
A personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Chief Narcotic Agent Sadiq Bako Mujahid, has lost his life during a raid by operatives of the agency on a notorious drug enclave known as Ama Hausa in Bonny Island, Rivers State. During the raid, six suspects were arrested and a significant cache of illicit substances, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, and tramadol, was recovered. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a statement, said Mujahid lost his life as a result of severe head injuries sustained when the drug dealers mobilised armed hoodlums to attack operatives during the raid. Babafemi said that despite the violent attack, the NDLEA operatives were able to apprehend all six targets of the raid, including the gang leader, Genesis George Benson, who is responsible for the death of the NDLEA operative. Even after the cowardly attack on Mujahid, our operatives ensured that the assailants were overpowered and arrested, and their illicit substances confiscated.
Source:The Guardian
February 10, 2026 21:15 UTC
Electoral Act: Network excuses no longer acceptable – Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said claims that certain states lack network coverage are no longer acceptable, calling for the electronic transmission of election results in real time across Nigeria. On the issue of electronic voting and result transmission, Obi argued that network excuses could no longer justify delays or manipulation. Claims that certain states lack network coverage are no longer acceptable,” he said, pointing out that financial institutions operate nationwide through secure digital networks daily. Last week, the Senate passed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Reenactment) Amendment Bill, 2026, through third reading. Critics argue that the deletion of the term “real-time” weakens safeguards against manipulation, even though the Senate insists electronic transmission itself was not rejected.
Source:Punch
February 10, 2026 21:09 UTC
Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N774 per litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its Premium Motor Spirit gantry price by N25 per litre, lowering its ex-depot rate from N799 to N774 per litre in what industry analysts describe as a strategic price recalibration amid evolving market dynamics in 2026. The refinery communicated the price adjustment to marketers on Tuesday, noting that the new rate takes immediate effect. The latest reduction comes against the backdrop of volatile PMS pricing in 2025, following the full deregulation of the downstream sector and the removal of petrol subsidies. Throughout much of 2025, PMS ex-depot prices fluctuated sharply, driven by exchange rate pressures, global crude oil movements and reliance on imported fuel. Dangote Petroleum Refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, is Africa’s largest single-train refinery and a cornerstone of Nigeria’s drive to reduce fuel imports and conserve foreign exchange.
Source:Punch
February 10, 2026 20:24 UTC
Bulls persists at NGX as equities market cap adds N1.8trn
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) maintained its bullish run on Tuesday, extending gains recorded earlier in the week as sustained investor appetite pushed key market indicators higher. On the downside, Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc, Sky Aviation Leasing Company Plc, Guinea Insurance Plc, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc, and Livestock Feeds Plc recorded the steepest declines for the session. The NGX Banking Index led sectoral gainers with a 1.83 per cent rise, supported by renewed interest in major deposit money banks. The NGX Insurance Index edged up marginally by 0.01 per cent, while the NGX Consumer Goods Index advanced by 0.18 per cent. Overall, the market’s performance underscores sustained bullish sentiment on the NGX, driven by broad sectoral gains, expanding market capitalisation, and rising transaction values.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2026 19:11 UTC
Electoral Act: Senate adoption of E-transmission, victory for Nigerians — ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the Senate decision to adopt Section 60 (3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025 as a victory for Nigerians. The statement read, “The decision of the 10th Senate to urgently reverse the contentious provisions of the Electoral Amendment Bill that it passed is a significant victory for the Nigerian people. It is a testament to the resilience, vigilance, and rising political consciousness of Nigerians across all walks of life. “In this regard, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) salutes the courage and tenacity of Nigerians. We commend every citizen who raised their voice, whether online or offline, to resist legislative mischief that threatened to undermine our electoral integrity.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2026 19:11 UTC
FG warns farmers against planting on early rainfall
“Rainfall cessation is anticipated to be earlier than normal in parts of Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Imo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Kogi and Niger States. However, a delayed end of season is expected in Lagos, Ogun, Anambra, Enugu, Cross River, Benue, Nasarawa and Kaduna States. “A longer-than-normal length of rainy season is expected in Lagos, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Oyo, Nasarawa, Anambra, Kwara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Gombe and Taraba States. Whereas, parts of Borno, Yobe and Niger States are expected to have a shorter-than-normal length of rainy season. I am particularly glad that the early warnings of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) through such products and services are having positive impacts on the socioeconomic development of our dear nation.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2026 19:05 UTC
Why Pete Edochie is trending on X in Nigeria
Veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie is currently trending on X (formerly Twitter) in Nigeria following the rapid spread of a false rumour claiming that the Nollywood icon had died. Many Nigerians posted RIP messages, shared clips from Edochie’s legendary film roles, and circulated his famous proverbs, believing the reports to be true—until the claims were swiftly debunked. However, checks by TRIBUNE ONLINE confirmed Pete Edochie is hale and hearty. This is not the first time Pete Edochie has been targeted by death hoaxes. Similar false reports circulated in 2012, 2020, 2023, and 2024, often traced to clickbait pages seeking views, likes, and ad revenue.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2026 19:02 UTC
NAF committed to intensify operations against insurgents nationwide — Air Chief
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s uncompromising resolve to intensify air operations against insurgent and terrorist elements in all theatres of operations nationwide. The CAS gave the assurance while speaking during a high-level strategic meeting with Air Component Commanders (ACCs) held in Abuja. The meeting featured detailed operational briefings and interactive reviews, with Branch Chiefs and senior officers contributing to a unified operational roadmap. The CAS reassured the public that the Nigerian Air Force was maintaining relentless operational momentum and would not yield ground to forces that threaten national stability. He emphasised that every operational decision was being guided by the protection of civilians, national assets, and territorial integrity, saying, “The Nigerian Air Force stands as a shield over the nation.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2026 17:16 UTC
Five arrested as NDLEA, Army smash drug ring in Edo
Five suspected drug dealers, including a patent medicine vendor and a supermarket owner, have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, in a joint operation with the Nigerian Army in Benin, Edo State. The Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a press statement issued on Tuesday in Benin. Commander Ofoyeju revealed that the five suspects were apprehended during intelligence-led operations carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army. “I have been mandated by the Chairman to take drug criminals out of Edo State. On their part, the Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport, Major General M. Hassan, and the Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Army 4 Brigade, Brigadier General A. O. Balogun, reaffirmed the Army’s support for the NDLEA.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2026 17:12 UTC
Oyo deputy gov questions Nigeria’s federalism
…calls for genuine devolution at NEC 2026The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has called for a critical re-examination of Nigeria’s federal structure, insisting that sustainable growth and development will remain elusive without a sincere devolution of powers. Speaking on the sub-theme, “Strengthening Inter-State Collaboration and Strategies in a Federal System,” the Deputy Governor argued that Nigeria’s claim to federalism is contradicted by its day-to-day governance practices. “Nigeria’s claim to operating a federal system cannot be justified by our present realities,” Lawal said. Lawal noted that the initiative, jointly driven by Southwest governors, has strengthened regional security and shown that states can achieve measurable progress when they work together, even within existing limitations. Also contributing, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, faulted the legal framework regulating natural resources, describing it as fundamentally flawed.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2026 17:12 UTC
Nigeria records 128,000 new cancer cases yearly — FLAC
Nigeria records about 128,000 new cancer cases every year, but conflict and insecurity are increasingly cutting off vulnerable communities from early diagnosis and lifesaving treatment, the Imo State First Lady and Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), Barr. As chairperson of FLAC, she said the coalition, established in 2015, has worked to close gaps across Nigeria’s cancer care continuum through awareness campaigns, screening programmes, patient support and policy advocacy. She called for mobile clinics, stronger protection for health workers, safe corridors for medical supplies and expanded funding for the National Cancer Health Fund. He said Nigeria has produced a draft national cancer incidence report for the first time, describing it as a major milestone for policy development and programme implementation. He noted that the annual World Cancer Day Symposium has become a platform for engaging high-level actors and shaping national conversations on cancer.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2026 17:08 UTC
Abure-led LP faction condemns secretariat takeover
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has accused Abia State Deputy Governor, Ikechukwu Emetu, Senator Nenadi Usman, and others of breaking into the party’s National Secretariat, carting away valuables, and barring staff from gaining access. In a statement, the spokesperson for the Abure-led faction of the party, Obiorah Ifoh, condemned the takeover, describing it as an invasion. “The Abure-led leadership is dumbfounded by the invasion of its secretariat by Nenadi camp, aided by police in the early hours of Tuesday. However, the party leadership has obtained a Stay of Execution and has since appealed the judgment. It is therefore inappropriate and needless for any group to resort to self-help by illegally breaking into the National Secretariat,” Ifoh said.
Source:The Guardian
February 10, 2026 16:40 UTC
Son arrested in Adamawa kidnapping plot against his father
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of Alhaji Ahmadu in Malabu, Fufore Local Government Area. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended during a coordinated intelligence-led raid carried out in collaboration with local security stakeholders. “The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained fight against kidnapping and related violent crimes, following coordinated intelligence-led operations carried out in collaboration with local security stakeholders,” the statement read. The operation followed the recent kidnapping of Alhaji Ahmadu on January 30, 2026, in Malabu. The suspects have been identified as Lawali Haruna, 45; Yahaya Ibrahim, 25; and Da’u Alhaji Ahmadu, 28, all residents of Jera in Fufore LGA.
Source:Punch
February 10, 2026 16:04 UTC
Tinubu Brokers Peace in Rivers Political Crisis
According to the officials, although the two political rivals arrived separately, Fubara rode away with Wike after the President’s intervention. The meeting marks a potential turning point in the Rivers’ political crisis, which has paralysed governance in the oil-rich state for over nearly two years. Tensions flared in October when members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Wike initiated impeachment proceedings against Fubara. In December 2023, President Tinubu intervened, facilitating a fragile truce that led to a peace deal in which Fubara conceded several political appointments to Wike’s loyalists. However, the arrangement broke down, and the conflict resurfaced, culminating in President Tinubu declaring a state of emergency on March 18, 2025.
Source:Punch
February 10, 2026 15:46 UTC
US advises ships to avoid Iranian waters amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
United States flagged ships have been advised to avoid Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. The advisory was issued Monday by the U.S. Maritime Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, urging ship captains to stay “as far as possible” from Iranian waters and decline permission for Iranian forces to board U.S. vessels. The notice comes after boarding attempts, including efforts to force commercial vessels into Iranian waters using small boats and helicopters, were reported as recently as February 3. It was the first engagement between the two countries since U.S. bombers struck three Iranian nuclear sites during a 12-day conflict last June. Israel has urged the U.S. to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, limit its ballistic missile program, and end support for regional militant groups.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
February 10, 2026 15:17 UTC