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United Nigeria Airlines To Launch Direct Lagos–New York Flight Mid-2026

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

United Nigeria Airlines will commence direct flights from Lagos to New York by mid-2026, to mark its fifth anniversary. Nigeria’s fast-growing carrier, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has announced it would start direct flight to New York from Lagos, mid 2026, five years after it started operation. During the period, the...

Nasir El-Rufai: I’ve Not Decided If I’m Running For President

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai says he has not decided on a presidential bid, despite mounting speculation. Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said he has yet to decide whether he will contest the presidency, dismissing the controversy surrounding an alleged attempt to arrest him at the Abuja International...

FGN inter-agency committee submits report to RMAFC; Cross River listed as oil producing state

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

The Federal Government Inter-Agency Committee on Nigeria’s Oil-Producing States has submitted its final report on the 2017–2025 nationwide verification of crude oil and gas coordinates to the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mr. M. B. Shehu. The report was formally received on Friday, February 13,...

Terrorists Claim 176 Kwara Residents In Their Captivity As State Government Intensifies Rescue Efforts

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Terrorists release video claiming 176 abductees from Kwara State as government works with security agencies to secure release. Suspected members of Boko Haram, formerly known as Jama’atu Ahlissunnah Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, in a recent video they released have claimed that they are holding 176 individuals from Kwara State hostage, a development...

Terrorists Massacre 32 Niger Farmers, Abduct Scores, Torch Homes In Borgu

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Terrorists attacked communities in Niger State, killing 32 farmers, abducting scores of residents and burning homes in Borgu. No fewer than 32 farmers were feared dead Saturday in a series of attacks by bandits on Tugan-Makeri, Konsoko, and Pissa communities in Borgu Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. Residents...

Oyeniyi: Ministry Of Finance Withholding Capital Funds While Prioritising Salaries, Stalling Nigeria’s Development

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

Akinloye Oyeniyi alleges finance ministry is withholding capital funds, crippling development and sabotaging Nigeria’s 2025 budget implementation. legislative Consultant, Akinloye Oyeniyi has accused the Ministry of Finance of deliberately withholding capital expenditure releases while prioritising recurrent spending, a move he says is stalling development and hurting millions of Nigerians. In...

Ubani: Senate Should Define ‘Communication Failure’ In Transmission Of Result To Prevent 2027 Election Manipulation

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

Onyekachi Ubani urges lawmakers to clearly define “communication failure” in proposed Electoral Act to close loopholes and safeguard credible 2027 elections. Chairman of the NBA Electoral Reform Committee, Onyekachi Ubani, has urged the Senate to clearly define what constitutes “communication failure” in the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act, warning...

Guterres Urges Nigeria To Lead Africa’s Push For New Global Order

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

UN chief António Guterres backs Nigeria’s Security Council bid, praises Tinubu’s reforms and regional security leadership at AU Summit meeting. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Nigeria to take the lead in Africa’s push for a restructured global order, describing the country as uniquely positioned to guide the continent...

Bayo Onanuga: El-Rufai Not Above The Law Over Wire-Tapping Claim, He Should Be Investigated, Punished

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

Presidential aide Onanuga demands probe after El-Rufai claims intercepted NSA Ribadu’s calls over alleged failed arrest at Abuja airport. Special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has called for a full-scale investigation into former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over what it describes as a...

Shettima Attends AU Summit As Burundi’s Ndayishimiye Takes Over Chairmanship

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

African leaders gather in Addis Ababa as Burundi assumes AU leadership, outgoing Lourenço of Angola urges stronger security mechanisms. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday joined other African leaders at the opening of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union...