CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF, VICE ADMIRAL IDI ABBAS ATTENDS FIFTH MEETING OF ECOWAS SUB-COMMITTEE OF CHIEFS OF THE NAVAL STAFF IN ACCRA, GHANA FROM 16 – 20 FEBRUARY 2026
ACCRA, GHANA, 20 February 2026 The Chief of the Naval Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has participated in the Fifth Meeting of the Sub-Committee of Chiefs of the Naval Staff of the (ECOWAS), held in , , from 16 – 20 February 2026. The high-level meeting brought together Chiefs…
EFCC Arrests 20 for Suspected Electoral Fraud in FCT Council Polls
Abuja, February 21, 2026 Operatives of the (EFCC) on Saturday, February 21, 2026, arrested 20 suspects for alleged electoral offences during the just-concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) local government elections. The arrests were carried out across the following coordinated surveillance and monitoring operations by the anti-graft agency. The suspects were apprehended for offences ranging from…
NNPC Ltd, Dangote Refinery Renew Strategic Collaboration
Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State,February 22, 2026 The Group Chief Executive Officer of , Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, today led a high-powered delegation of the company’s management team to the in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, for strategic discussions aimed at deepening collaboration between the two energy giants. The visit featured a comprehensive tour of the world-class facility, providing…
Rising Afro-Global Artiste, Abolade Bobby, Set to Release Soul-Stirring New Single “Me & You”
Lagos, Nigeria,February 22, 2026 Nigerian afro-global sensation is poised to unveil his most personal and purposeful work yet with the release of his brand-new single, Me & You, arriving on February 23, 2026, across all major streaming platforms. Known for his dynamic artistry and record-breaking achievements, Abolade Bobby continues to redefine the boundaries of Afro-inspired…
SECURITY OPERATIVES RESCUE 21 KIDNAP VICTIMS, ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS IN DANMUSA
Katsina, Nigeria, February 22, 2026 The Government has successfully rescued 21 kidnap victims during a joint security operation in Dargaza Hills, located in Danmusa Local Government Area of the state.The intelligence-led operation, which targeted criminal hideouts in the rugged Dargaza Hills, was carried out by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian…
Director-General Inspects NYSC Formations in Taraba, Engages Staff and Corps Members
Jalingo, Taraba State – February 22, 2026 As part of his official engagements in Taraba State, the Director-General of the (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid inspection visits to key formations of the Scheme in the state. The visits took him to the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Sibre, Jalingo; the NYSC State Secretariat; and the…
FAAC Urges Fiscal Discipline as Presidential Executive Order and Tax Reforms Promise Higher Federation Allocation
Abuja, Nigeria — February 22, 2026 The Minister of State for Finance and Chairman of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), , has called on the three tiers of government to exercise fiscal discipline in managing anticipated increases in federation account revenues, warning that poorly managed liquidity injections could trigger inflationary pressures and macroeconomic instability….
TROOPS INTERCEPT SUSPECTED GUN RUNNER, RECOVER 969 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION IN TARABA
JALINGO, 21 FEBRUARY 2026 Troops of the / Sector 3 (OPWS), in continued efforts to stamp out criminal activities and sustain peace in , on 21 February 2026, successfully intercepted and arrested a suspected gun-runner during a stop-and-search operation at Sarkin Kudu in . The operation followed actionable and credible intelligence. Vigilant troops on sentry…
Rivers State By-Election
Port Harcourt, Rivers State – February 21, 2026 Bye-elections into Ahoada East State Constituency II and Khana State Constituency II are currently underway in Rivers State, with reports indicating a peaceful and orderly process across the affected areas. The exercise is being conducted to fill vacancies in the following developments that occurred in 2024. In…
EFCC PRESS RELEASEEFCC Deploys Operatives to Monitor FCT Council Polls
Abuja, February 21, 2026 In its concerted efforts to ensure electoral integrity and tackle voter inducement, the (EFCC) has deployed its operatives across the six area councils in the (FCT) to monitor the Saturday, February 21, 2026 polls. Executive Chairman of the Commission, , charged the officers to maintain strict surveillance across all council areas…