Monrovia, Liberia, February 18, 2026 The Governor of the (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, led the Nigerian delegation to the Committee of Governors Meeting recently held in , .The Nigerian delegation included the CBN Deputy Governor (Economic Policy), Dr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, alongside other senior officials. The meeting formed part of the ongoing statutory engagements under…

Maiduguri, Borno State, February 18, 2026 The (EFCC), Maiduguri Zonal Directorate, has arrested three Maiduguri-based socialites for alleged Naira mutilation.The suspects—Jibrin Bukar, Dauda Adamu, and Abdullahi Mohammed—were apprehended following a viral video circulated on social media platforms showing them allegedly spraying and mutilating Naira notes at a social event. Acting on credible intelligence, the Commission…

UMUAHIA, ABIA STATE | 16 FEBRUARY 2026 President has described former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika (Rtd), CFR, as a courageous patriot and consummate professional who served Nigeria with distinction during one of its most turbulent security periods. The President made the remarks at a grand ceremony marking the 70th birthday of…

Calabar, Nigeria,February 18, 2026 The has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening maritime security as part of efforts to boost business activities and enhance crude oil production across the country. This assurance was given by the Commander of (NNS Victory), Commodore Ajomabi Oride, during his Passing Out Parade and handing-over ceremony held in Calabar. Commodore…

Abuja, Nigeria – February 18, 2026 The (NDPC) has ordered an immediate investigation into the data processing activities of over alleged violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act). The directive was issued by the NDPC National Commissioner/CEO, , amid growing concerns about the platform’s compliance with Nigeria’s data protection framework.In a statement released…

MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE – 18 February 2026, 1400hrs Troops of the (OPHK) have sustained the operational momentum generated from recent successful defensive engagements in Pulka and Madara-Girau, transitioning into deliberate logistics suppression operations across the theatre. The operations led to the recovery of ₦37 million linked to terrorist financing, alongside a sizeable cache of critical…

Lokoja, Kogi State – February 18, 2026 The Governor of , , has called on the people of the state to embrace religious tolerance, vigilance, and peaceful coexistence as Muslims around the world commence fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, the Governor…

Lagos, Nigeria — February 18, 2026 Award-winning Nigerian actor has been announced as the lead in the highly anticipated 2026 historical epic King Kosoko, a sweeping drama that revisits the life and reign of 19th-century Lagos monarch . The film promises a powerful retelling of Oba Kosoko’s turbulent reign, delving into themes of power, legacy,…

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | February 15, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday joined other leaders from across Africa and beyond at the opening of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.The high-level gathering, hosted at the headquarters of the ,…

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – February 16, 2026 The Secretary-General of the , , has urged Nigeria to spearhead Africa’s push for a restructured global order, describing the country as uniquely positioned to lead the continent toward superpower status. Guterres made the remarks during a high-level bilateral meeting with Nigeria’s Vice President, , on the sidelines…