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A viral video has captured the moment a suspected phone snatcher narrowly escaped serious injury after a failed theft attempt in slow-moving traffic. The footage, which began trending on Thursday, shows the suspect, reportedly riding a motorcycle, stretching into a vehicle through an open window in an apparent attempt to snatch a mobile phone. The attempt, however, backfired when the vehicle’s occupant reacted swiftly, holding on to the suspect and preventing him from making a clean escape as the car continued moving. In the video, the alleged thief is seen struggling desperately to free himself while dangling dangerously close to…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the registration of two new political parties, bring the number of parties in the country to 21. National Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joaish Amupitan, who announced this at the first quarterly meeting with political party leaders listed the new parties as Democratic Leadership Alliance and National Democratic Congress. Prof. Amupitan said while only the Democratic Leadership Alliance met all the conditions for the registration of political parties, the National Democratic Congress is being registered in obedience to the judgement of the Federal High Court in Lokoja. He said certificate of registration will…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government, Kwara State, where Boko Haram terrorists overnight killed hapless villagers in Worro. President Tinubu said the new military command will spearhead Operation Savannah Shield to checkmate the barbaric terrorists and protect defenceless communities. He condemned the cowardly and beastly attack and described the gunmen as heartless for choosing soft targets in their doomed campaign of terror. President Tinubu expressed rage that the attackers killed the community members who rejected their obnoxious attempt at indoctrination, choosing instead to practice Islam that is neither extreme nor violent.…

Nigeria’s active telephone subscriptions rose to 179.64 million by the end of December 2025, reflecting continued growth in mobile usage and rising demand for data services, according to figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The latest industry data showed that active mobile subscriptions increased from 177.43 million in November to 179.64 million in December, pushing national teledensity to 82.87 per cent. Teledensity, a key telecommunications indicator, measures the number of active telephone connections—both mobile and fixed—for every 100 people. It is widely used to assess telecom penetration, infrastructure development and economic activity, while also highlighting disparities between urban…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted nine members of the same family, including a nursing mother and several children, along the Benin-Akure Road in Edo State. The victims were reportedly seized at about 5 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026, along the Eko-Abeku-Iyowa Road in Evboneka community while returning home from school. Head of the family, Festus Bamidele, said the abductors later released the nursing mother and her infant following a downpour on the day of the incident. He explained that the family became aware of the abduction when the woman and her baby returned home. According to him,…

A commercial motorcyclist has been allegedly stabbed to death by a member of a transport union tax collection group, popularly known as agberos, following an argument over a N100 ticket in the Ijoko area of Ogun State. The incident occurred on Tuesday night after a disagreement between the deceased and some levy collectors escalated into a violent confrontation. Although it was unclear at press time if the suspect had been arrested, the killing sparked protests by commercial motorcyclists across Lambe, Agbado and Akute communities on Wednesday. Some riders were seen confronting levy collectors in parts of the affected areas, disrupting…

The Senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, following hours of heated debate, rejecting a proposal that sought to mandate the real-time electronic upload of polling unit results while approving wide-ranging changes to Nigeria’s electoral framework. Central to the controversy was Clause 60 of the bill, which addresses the transmission of election results. Lawmakers voted to retain the provision in the 2022 Electoral Act, allowing results to be transmitted in a manner determined by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), rather than compelling presiding officers to upload results to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal in real…

Former Governor Gabriel Torwua Suswam has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing lingering internal conflicts as the primary reason for his decision. In a letter dated February 4, 2026, and addressed to the PDP Chairman in Benue State, Suswam formally communicated his resignation from the party. He said the decision was difficult, noting that the PDP had given him the platform to serve Nigeria in several capacities, including as a member of the House of Representatives, Governor of Benue State, and Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Suswam appreciated the confidence and support the party extended to…

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD) in partnership with the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has raised concerns over the violation of children’s rights by content creators, skit makers, influencers, and digital media producers, both online and offline. The government stressed the need to protect children’s rights across all media platforms, emphasizing that minors must not be exploited for content that could harm their dignity, safety, or well-being. Permanent Secretary of DSVA, Titilola Adeniyi-Vivour, noted that while digital platforms offer opportunities for creativity, storytelling, and economic empowerment, they also pose risks when…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited qualified professionals to express interest in joining the United Nations Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator Talent Pipeline. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the initiative seeks “high-calibre professionals to join leadership roles within the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator system.” “The RC/HC Talent Pipeline is designed to identify and prepare individuals for leadership positions, while broadening and diversifying the pool of eligible candidates,” the statement said. “Due consideration will be given to gender balance and equitable geographical representation.” The Ministry explained that successful candidates will benefit from…