Category: News
EFCC, ALGON Collaborate on Proof of Address Initiative
Abuja, February 19, 2026 The (EFCC) and the (ALGON) have resolved to collaborate on a new Proof of Address (PoA) initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive database of verifiable addresses of Nigerians to enhance national security and economic planning. The resolution was reached on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, when members of ALGON, led by Lead…
Vote Buying Won’t Be Tolerated, Amupitan Warns Ahead of FCT Poll
Abuja, February 20, 2026 The Chairman of the (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of a peaceful, transparent and credible Area Council election scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ forum in , Prof. Amupitan disclosed that over 1.6 million registered voters are…
EFCC Trains Officers on Insurance-related Fraud Handling
Kaduna, February 18, 2026 The (EFCC) has organised a three-day capacity development programme for its officers on insurance-related fraud prevention, detection, and investigation.The training, which held from February 16 to 18, 2026, brought together officers from the Commission’s Northwest and Northeast Directorates at the . The initiative was aimed at strengthening the professional competence of…
CHIEF OF TRAINING (ARMY) CHARGES NIGERIAN ARMY SCHOOL OF INFANTRY TO CONSOLIDATE GAINS IN INFANTRY TRAINING
Jaji, Kaduna State,18 February 2026 The Chief of Training (Army), Major General Valentine Okoro, on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, paid a working visit to the (NASI), as part of ongoing efforts to enhance training standards and operational effectiveness within the Nigerian Army. He was received on arrival by the Commandant NASI, Major General Frank Etim,…
EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged N21m Theft in Lagos
Ikeja, Lagos – February 18, 2026 The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the (EFCC), on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, arraigned one for an alleged N21 million theft before of the sitting in . The defendant was brought before the court on a two-count charge bordering on stealing to the tune of N21,000,000 (Twenty-One Million Naira)….
NOA WARNS AGAINST HOARDING AND ARTIFICIAL SCARCITY OF STAPLE FOODS DURING RAMADAN, LENT
Abuja, Nigeria – February 19, 2026 The Director General of the (NOA), , has issued a strong advisory to traders and market operators across the country against the hoarding and artificial inflation of prices of essential food items during the holy periods of and . Mallam Issa-Onilu expressed concern over reports indicating that certain marketers…
TAKE EQUIPMENT SUPPORT TO TOP-NOTCH LEVEL — CCEME CHARGES POSTED-OUT OFFICERS AT SEND-FORTH CEREMONY
BONNY CANTONMENT, LAGOS17 February 2026 The Commander Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (NAEME), , on 17 February 2026, presided over a send-forth ceremony in honour of posted-out officers at Headquarters NAEME, Bonny Cantonment, Lagos. In his remarks, the CCEME described the departing officers as the nucleus and driving force of the Headquarters, acknowledging their…
CBN Governor Cardoso Leads Nigerian Delegation to ECOWAS Committee of Governors Meeting in Monrovia
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…
EFCC Arrests Three for Suspected Naira Mutilation in Maiduguri
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…
AZUBUIKE IHEJIRIKA AT 70: PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, SERVICES CHIEFS, OTHERS PAY GLOWING TRIBUTES IN UMUAHIA
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…

