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Tinubu Orders Audit Of Oil Revenues, Ends Off-Budget Deductions

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

Federal government orders retrospective audit of petroleum revenues as agencies begin remitting funds directly into the Federation Account. Following President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order mandating the direct remittance of all oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account without direct deductions, the federal government has commenced moves to investigate past...

Four Suspected Kidnappers Arrested, 21 Victims Including Three Toddlers Freed In Katsina Operation

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

Joint security operation in Katsina frees 21 abducted victims, arrests four suspects, highlighting effective intelligence-led intervention. The Katsina State Government has announced the successful rescue of 21 kidnap victims during a joint security operation conducted in Dargaza Hills, Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The state government said...

FAAN Permits Selfie Videos At Airports, Warns Against Filming Other Passengers Without Consent

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

FAAN clarifies airport filming rules, allowing personal selfies while prohibiting recording other passengers or sensitive security areas. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that personal selfie videos are permitted at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). At the same time, airport officers intervened only when filming involved other...

Grace Empowers Believers to Dominate, Expand God’s Kingdom — Rev. Adu

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

The Resident Pastor of Church of God Mission International, Abuja, Rev. Sam Adu, has urged Christians to be grateful for God’s grace and channel it into making meaningful impact while expanding God’s Kingdom on earth. Delivering a sermon titled “Be Grateful for His Grace, Dominate, and Make Impact Positively” during...

Rivers: APC Wins By-Elections In Ahoada East And Khana Constituencies Amid Peaceful Voting

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

Ukalikpe Napoleon and Loolo Bulabari secure APC victories in Ahoada East and Khana by-elections in Rivers State amid low turnout. The candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ukalikpe Napoleon and Loolo Bulabari Henrietta, have won the two state constituencies where the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted by-elections yesterday. While Ukalikpe...

Nigeria Records 70 Lassa Fever Deaths So Far In 2026 As NCDC Confirms 318 Cases

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

NCDC reports 318 confirmed Lassa fever cases with 70 deaths, urging early treatment and preventive measures nationwide. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Saturday confirmed that the country recorded 70 deaths from Lassa fever in the first seven weeks of 2026, with 318 confirmed cases out...

JAMB Clarifies Hijab Removal Not Required During Registration, Explains Biometric Photo Rules

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

JAMB states Muslim candidates can keep hijabs during registration; ear visibility requested for standard biometric identification only. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that candidates were not required to remove their hijabs during registration. The clarification was in reaction to a video that raised concerns about alleged...

APC Holds LGA Congresses Across Eight States; Isolated Violence In Delta

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

APC conducts largely peaceful local government congresses in eight states, though Delta sees attack on federal lawmaker. The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday held local government congresses in Lagos, Delta, Katsina, Ondo, Gombe, Kwara, Edo, and Enugu states, which were largely peaceful. However, in Delta State, the member representing Ethiope...

Senate President Akpabio Hails Economic, Security Gains Under Tinubu

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

Senate President Akpabio says Nigeria has recorded economic, security and infrastructure improvements since 2023 under Tinubu administration. President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday declared that Nigeria recorded significant improvements in the economy, security, and infrastructure since 2023, and commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim...

Reps Deputy Spokesperson Mobilises Support for Operation Savannah Shield

NewsDeskNgFeb 21, 2026February 21, 20260

*Says citizens’ collective actions key to defeating terrorism The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has mobilised public support for the Armed Forces’ newly launched Operation Savannah Shield, declaring that collective citizen action remains critical to defeating terrorism across the country. It would be recalled that...