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Renewed Hope Group Welcomes Tinubu’s Appointment of Faleke as Deputy Secretary for Party Outreach

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

The Renewed Hope Advocacy Network (RHAN) has described the appointment of Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke as Deputy Secretary for Party Outreach, Engagement, and Mobilisation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (South West zone) as a well-earned recognition of merit, loyalty, and proven capacity. In a statement released today and signed...

Benjamin Kalu: Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence In Turbulent Times

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

By Philip Agbese Nigeria’s democracy has gotten to a point where the resilience of our noble institutions is constantly tested by the intensity of agreement and disagreement in parliamentary Chambers. It is precisely in such moments we see ideas collide, voices of opposition rise, and passions sometimes threaten to overwhelm...

Reps Deputy Spokesperson lauds Nigeria/US partnership on security

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

*applaud constant improvements recorded under new CDS, Service Chiefs. The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has applauded the deepening security partnership between Nigeria and the United States, describing the recent arrival of 100 American soldiers as a “clear demonstration that Nigeria is finally getting it...

Bandits Kill Ondo Monarch in Failed Abduction Bid

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

Gunmen storm palace of Agamo monarch in Akure North and kill monarch; police deploy tactical teams and launch manhunt for fleeing suspects. Suspected bandits have killed the traditional ruler of Agamo community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledon, during a failed abduction attempt....

Peter Obi Criticises FG Over Proposal To Replace National Grid With Solar, Calling It Gross Neglect

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

ADC chieftain Peter Obi warns abandoning the national grid for solar energy risks neglecting infrastructure, endangering power reliability and national development. A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has described as gross neglect and deeply...

NUJ FCT, NDPC Seal Data Shield Pact to Fortify Journalists Against Cyber Threats

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

In a bold move to shield journalists against escalating digital dangers, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The pact was sealed during a high-level courtesy visit on Wednesday by the NUJ led by its Chairman,...

Sowore Blasts Police ‘Lawlessness’ as Officers Storm Hospital

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

Human Rights Activist and Sahara Reporter publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, for the alleged lawlessness of Nigerian police officers. Sowore stated on social media, “The Nigeria Police Force has been ruined by illegal IG, Kayode Egbetokun, under him, the Nigeria Police Force...

Safety First: Transcorp Hilton Abuja Stages Fire Drill

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

Transcorp Hilton Abuja has conducted its first-quarter unannounced fire drill simulation as part of efforts to strengthen safety measures and emergency preparedness within the facility. The exercise, which took place on 19th February 2026, was carried out in collaboration with the Federal Fire Service. The simulation forms part of the...

Facts Beyond Fiction: Governor Peter Mbah Rewriting History Redefining Governance in Profound Ways

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

Enugu State is undergoing a significant transformation aimed at repositioning it as a hub for industry, technology, commerce, and tourism. This position was highlighted in a statement issued by Concerned Professionals for Good Governance, a leadership advocacy group, and signed by its representative, Okechukwu Nwafor. Since assuming office on May...

NCC Invites Stakeholders To Contribute To 2026 National Telecommunications Policy Review

NewsDeskNgFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

NCC calls for written submissions from industry stakeholders by March 20 to guide Nigeria’s telecom policy update. Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on interested industry stakeholders to make written submissions to the commission on the ongoing review of National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000. NCC said the consultation paper had...

Kwibuka 32: Rwanda Sounds Alarm On Evolving Genocide Ideology, Seeks Global Accountability

Hundreds March In Senegal Over Broken Government Promises And Rising Costs

World Bank Cuts Nigeria 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.1% On Weak Investment, Structural Constraints

Renewed Hope Group Welcomes Tinubu’s Appointment of Faleke as Deputy Secretary for Party Outreach

Benjamin Kalu: Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence In Turbulent Times

Reps Deputy Spokesperson lauds Nigeria/US partnership on security

Bandits Kill Ondo Monarch in Failed Abduction Bid

Peter Obi Criticises FG Over Proposal To Replace National Grid With Solar, Calling It Gross Neglect

NUJ FCT, NDPC Seal Data Shield Pact to Fortify Journalists Against Cyber Threats

Sowore Blasts Police ‘Lawlessness’ as Officers Storm Hospital

Safety First: Transcorp Hilton Abuja Stages Fire Drill

Facts Beyond Fiction: Governor Peter Mbah Rewriting History Redefining Governance in Profound Ways

NCC Invites Stakeholders To Contribute To 2026 National Telecommunications Policy Review