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SIT-AT-HOME: Anambra State Government Shuts Down Nnewi Market

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  The Anambra State Government has directed the shutdown of the New Auto Spare Parts Association (NASPA) Market in Nkwo Nnewi over poor compliance with its order suspending the Monday sit-at-home in Anambra State. The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, announced the decision in a statement on Monday, stating that the closure takes effect from midnight, February 23, 2026, and the market will reopen on Monday, March 2, 2026. According to the statement, the action followed inadequate adherence to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s directive to end the Monday sit-at-home practice across the state. The order to seal the market was conveyed on behalf of the governor by the Special Adviser on Trade and Markets, Chief Evarist Uba, alongside the Special Adviser on Security, AVM Ben Chiobi (Rtd), and the Mayor of Nnewi, Hon. Echezona Anazodo. The government advised traders and customers to stay away from the market during the closure period to avoid confrontation with law enforceme...
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Court Orders ICE To Release Nigerian Man Who Entered The U.S. Illegally In 2003

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A federal judge at the United States District Court in Minnesota has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to promptly release Nigerian immigrant Michael Opeoluwa Egbele from deportation custody, finding that the agency unlawfully revoked his supervised release without providing due process. It had been earlier reported that ICE arrested Egbele, who was convicted of ‘fraud and impersonating ’ In a judgement delivered on February 18, 2026, Senior U.S. District Judge John M. Gerrard granted Mr Egbele’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus and directed the government to free him no later than February 20. “The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing 1) is granted,”  the court ruled. The judge further ordered: “The government shall, if necessary, immediately return the petitioner to the District of Minnesota. When the petitioner is in Minnesota, the government shall immediately release the petitioner from custody subject to and in accordance with the conditions in his pr...
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Nasir El-Rufai Sues ICPC, Others For ₦1 Billion Over Alleged Illegal Home Search

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Former Kaduna State governor and also former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Nasir El-Rufai has instituted a ₦1 billion lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other parties, accusing them of unlawfully invading his Abuja residence. In the suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, El-Rufai is asking the court to declare that the search warrant used to enter his home was invalid. He described the warrant as  “null and void for lack of particularity, material drafting errors, ambiguity in execution parameters, overbreadth, and absence of probable cause.” The former governor said officers from the ICPC and the Nigeria Police searched his house at No. 12 Mambilla Street, Aso Drive, Abuja, on February 19 around 2 p.m. He claimed the operation violated his constitutional rights to dignity, personal liberty, fair hearing, and privacy. He is asking the court to rule that any evidence obtained during the...
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“I’m Not Happy About It” – E-Money Scolds Carter Efe For Destroying Car Gift

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  Nigerian businessman and socialite, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, has criticized streamer, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe for damaging a brand-new car he gifted him during a stunt with fellow streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as  Peller. Cater Efe and Peller shocked viewers after they violently damaged each other’s cars during a livestream on Saturday. E-Money, who reportedly gifted Cater Efe his car, expressed disappointment with the stunt when the streamer paid him a courtesy visit alongside Peller on Sunday. “To be honest, I wasn’t happy about you guys destroying the car I gifted Cater Efe in less than 24 hours. I gave you the car because I appreciate what you’re doing. “You went overboard by destroying the car. You know, a lot of people were watching you. However, the mistake has already been made. I forgive you. But it should not happen again,”  E-Money was heard saying in a clip from the livestream during the visit.
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Nigerian Singer, Portable Rejects ₦50 Million Offer, Demands ₦350 Million To Fight Cater Efe

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Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has turned down a ₦50 million offer to step into the ring with comedian and streamer, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe for a proposed boxing match. Music executive, Soso Soberekon made the ₦50 million offer during a recent livestream with Cater Efe, who accepted it without hesitation and even urged him to fix the date and venue for the match. However, reacting in a video broadcast, Portable blatantly rejected the ₦50 million offer and demanded that a luxury car worth ₦300 million be added to the prize before he could agree to participate. Portable said he is confident of victory over Cater Efe if his demands are met. He boasted that he has defeated Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington in similar celebrity bouts before and will do it again. “Soso, ₦50 million is too little. Give me ₦50 million plus a car worth ₦300 million, totaling ₦350 million and I will beat Carter Efe mercilessly. "I a...
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Music Executive, Soso Soberekon Offers ₦50 Million For Boxing Match Between Carter Efe And Portable

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Nigerian music executive, Soso Soberekon has publicly offered ₦50 million to comedian and streamer, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe if he agrees to face controversial artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable in a celebrity boxing match. The offer was made during a recent visit by Carter Efe and fellow entertainer Peller to the residence of Nigerian businessman, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, where Soberekon stated he is willing to put the money “on the table” to make the proposed bout a reality. In a video circulating online, Soberekon asked Carter Efe whether he would step into the ring with Portable. Carter Efe responded positively, adding a playful yet competitive remark that he intends to ensure Portable “doesn’t leave the ring standing.” The  challenge seems poised to generate significant entertainment value, given the high-profile nature of both Carter Efe and Portable, who are widely known for their outspoken personalities, social...
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Man Gets Arrested During Naming Ceremony Of His Child In A Church For Stealing 3 Goats In Ogun State

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  Operatives of the Ogun State Community Social Orientation and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) have arrested a 27-year-old man in Ipokia Local Government Area for allegedly stealing three goats. The suspect, Emmanuel Awahnse, was apprehended in a church during the naming ceremony of his child. The Corps Commander, Dr Soji Ganzallo, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued at the weekend in Abeokuta by the Director of Information, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi. Ganzallo said the suspect was first sighted on February 6, 2026, at about 5:00 a.m., by operatives attached to the Ifonyintedo Division during a routine patrol along the Madoga–Ita-Ege road.  He was reportedly riding a motorcycle with an accomplice and carrying a black bag. On noticing the operatives, the suspects allegedly sped off. During the chase, they abandoned the motorcycle and the bag, which was later found to contain three goats. Following the incident, the Area Commander, Ipokia Area Command, ACC Aliu Yusuf, directed t...
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