Category: News
OPERATION WHIRL STROKE SUSTAIN OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS AGAINST ARMED SYNDICATE IN BENUE AXIS
Makurdi, Benue State, 15 February 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force have successfully dislodged a notorious terrorist syndicate operating in , recovering a significant cache of ammunition and logistics items during a decisive raid. The troops, drawn from Sector 1 of Operation WHIRL STROKE, acted on credible and actionable intelligence concerning the activities of…
THREE MAJOR BANDIT CAMPS NEUTRALIZED IN KOGI STATE
Lokoja, Kogi State – February 16, 2026 A joint special operation involving personnel from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), troops of the 12 Brigade of the , the , the , the , the , as well as local vigilantes and hunters, has successfully neutralized three major bandit camps in . A…
DABIRI-EREWA SLAMS KILLING OF NIGERIAN IN SOUTH AFRICA, CALLS FOR SWIFT JUSTICE
Abuja, Nigeria | February 16, 2026 The Chairman/CEO of the (NIDCOM), , has strongly condemned the killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, in , South Africa, describing the incident as deeply troubling and unacceptable. In a statement e-signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, mnipr, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NIDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa…
AL IKHLAS WAQF TRUST ORGANISES ZAKAT AND WAQF WEEK IN MAIDUGURI
Maiduguri, Borno State | February 16, 2026 The has inaugurated its annual Zakat and Waqf Week in Maiduguri, with a call for strengthened faith-based social responsibility to address poverty and promote sustainable development. The event was officially inaugurated by Professor , wife of the Governor of , at the Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Falmata…
Northern Governors Sympathise with Victims of Singa Market Fire; Call for Proactive, Tech-Driven Safety Measures
Kano, Nigeria | February 16, 2026 The (NSGF) has expressed deep sympathy with traders, shop owners and all victims affected by the devastating Singa Market fire incident in , describing the tragedy as painful and distressing. In a statement issued on behalf of the Forum, the Chairman of the NSGF and Governor of , ,…
GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN CON APPROVES ADDITIONAL PENSION BENEFIT TO ALL PENSIONERS IN OGUN STATE
The Ogun State Government has approved an Additional Pension Benefit (APB) under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to strengthen contributions and retirement security for all civil servants in Ogun State. Announcing the approval, the Governor, Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun MFR CON who was ably represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance…
INEC Intensifies Voter Sensitisation Ahead of FCT Area Council Elections
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory – February 15, 2026 The (INEC) has intensified its voter sensitisation outreach ahead of the forthcoming FCT Area Council Elections scheduled for 21 February 2026.As part of efforts to deepen voter awareness and encourage peaceful participation, the Commission’s Voter Education Division engaged key religious institutions in Abuja to promote informed and…
FG MOVES TO STRENGTHEN FEED SECURITY, DEEPENS COLLABORATION WITH OLAM AGRI
Ilorin, Kwara State – February 15, 2026 The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen feed security in Nigeria’s livestock sector, as the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, , paid a strategic visit to ’s Integrated Soy Crush and Feedmill Complex in Ilorin, Kwara State. The visit underscores the government’s commitment to addressing one of…
BEFORE JOINING THE ARGUNGU FESTIVAL, I COMMISSIONED KEY PROJECTS IN BIRNIN KEBBI
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State – February 15, 2026 President has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to people-centred development, declaring that progress must directly impact the lives of citizens across the country.Speaking in Birnin Kebbi before proceeding to the world-renowned , the President said he commissioned several landmark projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving public services…
KANO OBSERVES SPECIAL JUMAAT PRAYER IN MEMORY OF LATE NIGERIAN HEAD OF STATE
Kano, Nigeria – February 15, 2026 Fifty years after the assassination of former Nigeria’s Head of State, , family members, associates, and other Nigerians gathered in Kano to observe a special Jumaat prayer in his memory.The solemn prayer session, held at a central mosque in Kano, drew a cross-section of dignitaries, religious leaders, government officials,…