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Breaking: Owo Church Massacre: 9th DSS’ Witness Tells Court How All Defendants Were Paid, Mobilized and Moved Weapons for Attack

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

An officer of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday told a Federal High Court in Abuja how terrorists were funded, armed and mobilized to attack St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on June 5, 2022. The officer, who is the 9th prosecution witness, said he...

The Power of Kindness: Enenoma Achema Foundation’s Impact

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

Kindness is a universal language that speaks directly to the heart, transcending borders, cultures, and socioeconomic boundaries. It’s a simple yet profound concept that has the power to uplift, inspire, and transform lives in ways we never thought possible. The Enenoma Achema Foundation’s humanitarian efforts are a timeless proof to...

GOCMEJ Extols CGF Olumode’s Exceptional Leadership, Describes Kano Fire Response as Model of Proactive National Service

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

The Guild of Civil Societies and Media Executives for Equity, Justice and Transparency in Nigeria (GOCMEJ) has showered glowing commendation on the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel Adeyemi, for what it described as an extraordinary demonstration of visionary leadership, rapid emergency intervention, and unwavering commitment to...

Concerned Citizens for Change Demand Immediate Sack of NAFDAC DG Over Alleged Abuse of Office

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

A civil society group, Concerned Citizens for Change, on Tuesday called for the immediate removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, over what it described as “gross incompetence and abuse of public office.” Addressing journalists in Abuja,...

Federal Panel Seeks Oil Sector Emergency, Two-Decade Forensic Audit

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

A federal committee has urged emergency measures, forensic audit of crude output since 2004, and derivation refunds among oil states. A high-level inter-agency committee set up by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has recommended that the federal government declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s oil and...

Election Results: E-Transmission Debate Sad Reality, Should’ve Been Long Settled — Ex-REC Igini

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mike Igini, has described the renewed debate over electronic transmission of election results as a “painful and sad reality,” saying the issue ought to have been resolved years ago. Igini spoke on Monday while appearing as a guest on Politics...

Umahi Praises Tinubu, Predicts Massive South-East Support In 2027

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said concerns about marginalisation raised by people of the South-East have been addressed by President Bola Tinubu, expressing confidence that the region will deliver 90 per cent support for the President in the 2027 presidential election. Umahi made the remarks on Saturday while...

We’ll Win Battle Against Banditry, Terrorism, Tinubu Assures Nigerians

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to win the battle against banditry and terrorism that have ravaged several parts of the country. The President gave the assurance in Yola on Monday while commissioning projects embarked upon by the Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri. He specifically commended the efforts...

INEC Warns Staff Against Laxity Ahead Of FCT Polls

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

INEC has cautioned its officials against negligence during FCT elections and secured 1,132 vehicles to ensure seamless election logistics. Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has cautioned staff of the commission against dereliction of duty ahead of the February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council...

Tinubu Lauds Nigeria-UAE Industrial Breakthrough As BUA Signs Strategic MoU With Abu Dhabi Ports, Mair Group

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Tinubu praises BUA’s MoU with UAE firms, describing it as breakthrough for trade, logistics and export-led industrial growth. President Bola Tinubu has hailed the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria’s BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group and MAIR Group in Abu Dhabi. He described the MoU...