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African First Ladies Recognise Oluremi Tinubu For Advancing Girl-Child Education, Hygiene

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

African First Ladies’ forum partners honour Oluremi Tinubu for impact on girl-child education, hygiene and maternal health. Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been recognised by partners of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) for her contributions to girl-child education and hygiene in Nigeria. The...

Senate Defends Electoral Bill Review, Cites Data on Broadband, Power Gaps

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Senate says data on broadband, internet penetration and electricity gaps informed decision on discretionary e-transmission in Electoral Bill. The Senate has explained that empirical data on Nigeria’s communication and power infrastructure guided its decision to make electronic transmission of election results discretionary rather than mandatory in the Electoral Bill, 2026....

Amotekun Intercepts Trailer Carrying 61 Suspected Criminals Into Ondo

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Amotekun intercepts trailer concealing 61 suspects in Ondo, says 95 currently in custody after coordinated operations. The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has intercepted a truck conveying 61 suspected criminals into Akure, the Ondo State capital. The suspects were reportedly concealed inside a trailer loaded...

Tinubu To Inaugurate Completed Projects During Official Visit To Adamawa Monday

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Tinubu to inaugurate major infrastructure projects and meet state leaders during official visit to Adamawa Monday. President Bola Tinubu will on Monday pay an official visit to Adamawa State, less than 48 hours after a similar visit to Kebbi State. During the one-day visit, the President, according to a statement...

Nigeria Backs AU Peace, Security Reforms At 39th Summit

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Nigeria endorses African Union reforms on peace, democracy, minerals and welcomes Gabon, Guinea back after transitions. Nigeria has endorsed sweeping institutional reforms proposed by the African Union, with President Bola Tinubu assuring the regional bloc of the country’s commitment to their implementation. According to a State House press release issued...

Civic Coalition Demands Probe Into Dadiyata’s Disappearance

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Civic groups urge police to launch transparent investigation into activist Abubakar Idris aka Dadiyata’s unresolved disappearance since 2019. The Action Group on Free Civic Space has demanded accountability over the unresolved disappearance of political activist Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, who has been missing since August 2019. In a...

Benue Government Confirms Rescue Of Nine Worshippers Abducted During Church Vigil In Ado LGA

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Nine Catholic worshippers rescued after midnight abduction as Governor Alia orders intensified security collaboration across Benue South communities. The Benue State Government has confirmed the rescue of nine worshippers abducted during a midnight prayer session at Saint John Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon community, Ado Local Government Area, bringing relief...

Nigeria And Angola Sign Visa Waiver Agreement For Diplomatic Passport Holders At AU Summit In Addis Ababa

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Nigeria and Angola formalise diplomatic visa waiver deal, boosting bilateral ties and easing official travel between both countries. Nigeria and Angola have formalised a new agreement to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed...

Nasir El-Rufai Seeks NSA Clarification Over Alleged Thallium Sulphate Importation

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Nasir El-Rufai writes NSA Ribadu demanding clarification on alleged 10kg thallium sulphate importation, cites toxicity and public safety concerns. Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has written to the Office of the National Security Adviser seeking clarification over reports that the agency imported approximately 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate, a highly...

World Bank, Access Bank CEO Say Recapitalisation Will Boost Private Sector Credit

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

World Bank director Verghis and Access Bank CEO Ogbonna predict recapitalised banks will increase lending, strengthen liquidity, and drive economic growth across Nigeria. World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr. Matthew Verghis, on Thursday declared that the ongoing recapitalisation of the banking industry will strengthen banks’ position to increase lending...