South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol has been jailed for life for masterminding an insurrection by trying to impose military rule.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared today,Friday, February 20, 2026, a work-free day to facilitate preparations for the Area Council elections. 

Peru’s Congress has ousted interim President José Jerí just four months after he took office for failing to disclose meetings with Chinese businessmen.

Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, says Africa must grow, industrialise, and create jobs while decarbonising and building climate resilience .

The Federal Capital Territory police command has deployed personnel across the territory ahead of the Area council elections.

Hillary Clinton has accused President Trump’s administration of conducting a “cover-up” regarding documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein.

Music star Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2Baba, has denied rumours of being a womaniser, saying he is simply someone who loves deeply.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a warning to transport unions responsible for logistics during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to pre-agreed arrangements.

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has praised the African Union’s decision to approve Nigeria’s permanent membership on the Board of the African Monetary Institute (AMI).

The United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links to the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.