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Nigeria Renews Backing For South Sudan Peace, Seeks Machar’s Release

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Tinubu urges release of South Sudan’s First Vice President Machar, pledges support for Gulf of Guinea security force. President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the full implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, urging the immediate and unconditional release of the...

How DSS’ probe of El’Rufai, sons’ alleged involvement in Dadiyata’s kidnap led to passport seizure

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

The Department of State Services (DSS) has re-opened the “cold case” of the 2019 disappearance, in Kaduna, of a renowned government critic, Abubakar Idris, better known as Dadiyata, and several other cases of missing persons linked to a former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El’Rufai. A top security source...

Umahi: FG To Enforce Measures To Protect Federal Infrastructure

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Umahi says FG will introduce private patrols to safeguard roads as Aba–PH project hits 90% completion. Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that the Federal Government will soon enforce stricter measures, including private sector patrol contracts, to protect federal infrastructure across the country. Umahi made the disclosure at the...

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...

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...

Nigeria Redeploys VIP Police To Vulnerable North-Central Communities

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

Nigeria’s federal government has reassigned VIP-duty police officers to Kwara and North-Central communities under expanded security operations. Police officers previously engaged in VIP escort duties have been redeployed on a large scale by the Nigeria Police Force to carry out core community policing functions and deliver measurable improvements in security...

National Assembly Schedules Extraordinary Sitting To Amend Electoral Act

NewsDeskNgFeb 14, 2026February 14, 20260

Nigerian lawmakers to reconvene February 17 to review Electoral Act and adjust election notice period from 360 to 300 days. The National Assembly has scheduled an extraordinary sitting for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to reconsider aspects of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill earlier passed by the House. The...