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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...

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...

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...

Southern Traditional Rulers Council: Monarchs Express Divergent Views

NewsDeskNgFeb 17, 2026February 17, 20260

Southern monarchs disagree over council’s existence as calls mount for Nnamdi Kanu’s release at Abuja summit. What appeared to be cracks within the ranks of traditional rulers from Southern Nigeria emerged on Tuesday in Abuja as monarchs publicly disagreed over the existence and structure of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council,...

Army Neutralises Two Suspected Terrorists in Ondo, Recovers AK-47

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Troops of 32 Artillery Brigade kill two suspects in Ondo gun battle, recover rifle, ammunition and other items. Troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected armed terrorists during a tactical operation along the Akunu–Auga road in Ondo State. The operation, carried out on...

DSS: Probe Of El-Rufai Over Dadiyata’s Disappearance Led To Passport Seizure

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

DSS reopens Dadiyata disappearance probe, examines alleged links to El-Rufai as passport seizure fuels fresh controversy. The Department of State Services (DSS) has reopened investigations into the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, a vocal government critic who vanished from his Kaduna home on August 1, 2019. ...

Cleric Condemns Valentine’s Day Celebration, Describes It As Unchristian

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Awka pastor says Valentine’s Day promotes immorality, urges Christians to reject celebration and uphold biblical values. The Presiding Pastor of Rhema Deliverance Mission, Awka Branch, Dr. Amaechi Nwachukwu, has criticised the celebration of Valentine’s Day, describing it as unchristian and rooted in immorality. Nwachukwu, who is also an orthopaedic surgeon...

Fire Disaster: Shettima Leads FG Delegation to Kano, Tinubu Orders Probe

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

Shettima heads federal delegation to Kano as FG pledges aid and orders probe into recurring Singer Market fires. President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to Kano to commiserate with victims of the Singer Market fire disaster.According to a statement issued...

African First Ladies Recognise Oluremi Tinubu For Advancing Girl-Child Education, Hygiene

NewsDeskNgFeb 16, 2026February 16, 20260

African First Ladies’ forum partners honour Oluremi Tinubu for impact on girl-child education, hygiene and maternal health. Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been recognised by partners of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) for her contributions to girl-child education and hygiene in Nigeria. The...

Nigeria Backs AU Peace, Security Reforms At 39th Summit

NewsDeskNgFeb 15, 2026February 15, 20260

Nigeria endorses African Union reforms on peace, democracy, minerals and welcomes Gabon, Guinea back after transitions. Nigeria has endorsed sweeping institutional reforms proposed by the African Union, with President Bola Tinubu assuring the regional bloc of the country’s commitment to their implementation. According to a State House press release issued...