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Tinubu Appoints Kaduna Governor Uba Sani As Renewed Hope Ambassador

NewsDeskNgFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

President Tinubu names Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy DG for nationwide party mobilisation. President Bola Tinubu has appointed Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment takes immediate effect. In a statement issued on...

Dangote: Naira Will Appreciate To N1,100/$ This Year

NewsDeskNgFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

Aliko Dangote has predicted that naira could strengthen to N1,100 per dollar in 2026 amid industrial growth and government policies. Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, has predicted that the naira could strengthen to N1,100 per dollar in 2026, citing the impact of government policies and the country’s industrial...

Gabon Suspends Social Media Platforms Indefinitely Amid Rising Unrest

NewsDeskNgFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

Gabon has suspended social media “until further notice,” citing hateful content as protests spread. Social media platforms in Gabon have been suspended “until further notice,” the country’s media regulator announced on Tuesday, citing concerns over online content it says is fuelling division and instability. A spokesperson for the High Authority...

Insecurity in south-east Nigeria sparks exodus of Nigerians abroad

NewsDeskNgFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

By Emeka Idika Kalu PORT-HARCOURT: The South-East region of Nigeria, a commercial nerve centre and thriving economic hub, became synonymous with insecurity, driving waves of Nigerians from the region to relocate and seek refuge abroad. This is besides the current economic hardship in the country, which is perceived as the...

GROUP PETITIONS MINISTER OF INTERIOR OVER DEHUMANIZING TREATMENTS IN KUJE PRISON

NewsDeskNgFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

A nonprofit organization, Awaiting Trial Office, has petitioned the Minister of Interior, urging an investigation into systemic exploitation and intimidation of inmates at Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. In a letter signed by Mr. Ben Okundayo, Head of Administration at Awaiting Trial Office, and addressed to the Nigerian Minister of Interior...

Mass Uproar as 1,000+ CSOs Besiege NAFDAC, Call for DG’s Removal Over Sachet Alcohol Crackdown

NewsDeskNgFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

No fewer than 1,000 civil society organisations on Wednesday staged a coordinated protest in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, over the enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET...

Jesse Jackson, Trailblazing US Civil Rights Activist, Dies At 84

NewsDeskNgFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

Jesse Jackson dies at 84, leaving behind a legacy of civil rights advocacy, justice, equality, and global impact. US civil rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., has died peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by his family. His family said, “Our...

Rewriting Benue South’s Narrative: Engineer Gabriel Agidani’s Senatorial Bid

NewsDeskNgFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

By Oche Odeh Democracy thrives where history is remembered, justice is respected, and equity is consciously pursued. In the political evolution of Benue South Senatorial District—popularly known as Zone C—the question of representation has never been merely about personalities. It has consistently revolved around balance, fairness, and the moral obligation...

Nigeria, ECOWAS Court Push Reforms Measures To Strengthen Enforcement Of Regional Judgments

NewsDeskNgFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

Nigeria and the ECOWAS Court discuss reforms to address weak enforcement, urging stronger compliance and regional accountability. Calls for sweeping reforms and firmer compliance dominated a high-level bilateral meeting between Nigeria and the ECOWAS Court of Justice, as both sides acknowledged that weak enforcement of judgments threatens the credibility of...

FG Directs Mandatory Retirement Of Health Directors After Eight Years In Service

NewsDeskNgFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

The Ministry of Health orders directors with eight years tenure to retire immediately, enforcing Public Service Rules 2021. The Federal Ministry of Health has directed the immediate retirement of directors who have spent eight years or more in the directorate cadre across its departments, agencies and federal health institutions. The...

Wale Edun: Nigeria Facing Fiscal Correction, Not Collapse

Court Orders INEC To Recognise PDP Candidate Oluyede For Ekiti Governorship Poll

Court Dismisses Kachikwu’s Suit against David Mark-led ADC Leadership

Tinubu Appoints Kaduna Governor Uba Sani As Renewed Hope Ambassador

Dangote: Naira Will Appreciate To N1,100/$ This Year

Gabon Suspends Social Media Platforms Indefinitely Amid Rising Unrest

Insecurity in south-east Nigeria sparks exodus of Nigerians abroad

GROUP PETITIONS MINISTER OF INTERIOR OVER DEHUMANIZING TREATMENTS IN KUJE PRISON

Mass Uproar as 1,000+ CSOs Besiege NAFDAC, Call for DG’s Removal Over Sachet Alcohol Crackdown

Jesse Jackson, Trailblazing US Civil Rights Activist, Dies At 84

Rewriting Benue South’s Narrative: Engineer Gabriel Agidani’s Senatorial Bid

Nigeria, ECOWAS Court Push Reforms Measures To Strengthen Enforcement Of Regional Judgments

FG Directs Mandatory Retirement Of Health Directors After Eight Years In Service