Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, secured an interim attachment order on nine trucks loaded with assorted solid minerals, as well as the final forfeiture of the contents of another truck, in a sustained crackdown on illegal mining activities in Kwara and Oyo States. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity of the commission. According to the statement, after the EFCC filed an ex parte application, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Ilorin issued the ruling. On February 1, 2026, Commission…

Oba Kehinde Falodun, the monarch of the Agamọ Community in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, was reportedly slain by suspected bandits. It was reported that the traditional ruler was assassinated on Wednesday evening while fighting an attempt by kidnappers to kidnap him. According to a community source, roughly ten armed men attacked the palace and attempted to kidnap the monarch, who resisted. According to the source, after shooting him multiple times and the bullets failing to penetrate, the assailants allegedly smashed his head with a heavy instrument, resulting in his death. Confirming the incident on Thursday,…

Canada has announced an update to its Express Entry system for 2026, designed to attract highly skilled workers, fill critical labor shortages, and support economic growth. As part of the government’s International Talent Attraction Strategy, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Lena Diab made the news on Thursday, according to a post taken from the website of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. Diab stated that the changes aim to “restore control and balance and rebuild confidence in our immigration system,” while ensuring newcomers can contribute effectively from day one. “Right now, my department is investing a great deal of focus…

A South Korean court found former president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of insurrection on Thursday and sentenced him to life in prison, saying his martial law declaration in December 2024 was a plot to “paralyze” the National Assembly. In December 2024, Yoon abruptly proclaimed martial law in a broadcast speech, claiming that extreme measures were required to eradicate “anti-state forces.” Ji Gwi-yeon, the presiding judge, stated that Yoon sent troops to the assembly building in an attempt to intimidate his political rivals. “The Court finds that the intention was to paralyze the assembly for a considerable period,” Ji told Seoul…

E-hailing company Bolt has revealed that Isaac Satlat, the Nigerian student murdered by suspected carjackers in Pretoria, South Africa, was not registered as a driver on its platform and was operating illegally at the time of the incident. On February 11, 2026, Satlat, 22, was reported to have been slain after being strangled by passengers he was picking up. Four suspects have since been detained by South African authorities, and a magistrates’ court has remanded them. Bolt sent their sympathies to the deceased’s family in a message posted on its verified Facebook page on February 17, 2026. Additionally, the business…

Former football players and current stars have voiced their support for Vinicius Jr. following an alleged racist incident during Real Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Benfica. Claims that Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica used racial taunts against the Brazilian, who scored the game’s lone goal in the first leg, dominated the aftermath. Vinicius took to social media to speak out, writing, “Racists are, above all, cowards. They need to put their shirts in their mouths to show how weak they are. But they have the protection of others who, theoretically, have an obligation to punish them. Nothing that happened today…

The US is planning to withdraw all of its 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, according to US media reports. After the Syrian government expanded its authority and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, which were previously crucial in the fight against Islamic State (IS), promised to become part of the state, Washington will withdraw its forces from Syria, according to the Wall Street Journal. The plan was also covered by television network CBS, which quoted anonymous US officials. The decision comes after US forces recently withdrew from some bases in Syria, including Al-Tanf and Al-Shadadi, which were…

Club Brugge netted a thrilling late equalizer while battling back twice against Atletico Madrid, leaving their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie finely balanced. The hosts, who were behind 2-0 at halftime due to a Julian Alvarez penalty and Ademola Lookman’s goal, came back after the break with Raphael Onyedika and Nicolo Tresoldi equalizing. An own goal by Joel Ordonez almost negated their efforts until Christos Tzolis scored an equalizer in the 89th minute to conclude a back-and-forth match. The guests started flawlessly, as Alvarez scored from the penalty after home defender Joaquin Seys mishandled a clearance and was called…

Bodo/Glimt continued their incredible journey as they have now included Inter Milan among their notable victories, bringing them closer to reaching the Champions League round of 16. Bodo remains in their off-season in Norway, but they dominated Inter in the second half after defeating Manchester City and Atletico Madrid last month. Jens Petter Hauge and Kapser Waarts Hogh scored within three minutes of the second half after Francesco Pio Esposito equalized Sondre Fet’s initial goal. Inter might lead Serie A by eight points and reach the Champions League finals twice in the past three seasons, yet they appeared average against…

Arsenal wasted a 2-0 advantage in dramatic style to tie at last-place Wolves and missed the opportunity to extend their lead to seven points atop the Premier League. Gunners defender Riccardo Calafiori deflected Tom Edozie’s shot in the fourth minute of stoppage time to equalize late after goalkeeper David Raya and center-back Gabriel mishandled a high ball into the area. Hugo Bueno initiated Wolves’ comeback with an impressive curling shot after Bukayo Saka netted his first goal in 15 matches, and Piero Hincapie provided Arsenal with what appeared to be a strong advantage. The Gunners dominated at Molineux, with Bukayo…