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NIGERIA POLICE FORCE WRAPS UP BIPOGA ASABA 2026 AS FORCE HEADQUARTERS TOPS MEDAL TABLE
ASABA, DELTA STATE, FEBRUARY 22, 2026 The has formally concluded the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) “Asaba 2026” at the in , bringing to a close a week marked by athletic excellence, institutional cohesion, and professional discipline.The Inspector-General of Police, , PhD., NPM, described the tournament as a defining institutional moment where competition revealed character….
KANO BY-ELECTION
Kano, Kano State – February 23, 2026 Voting is ongoing in parts of as the (INEC) conducts a State Assembly by-election. The exercise is taking place in the and constituencies to fill two vacant seats in the , following the death of the former lawmakers. As of this morning, voter turnout remains low across several…
TROOPS OF OPHK ELIMINATE INSURGENTS, RESCUE ABDUCTED CHILDREN
MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE, february 23, 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained aggressive offensives against terrorists in the North-East, eliminating five insurgents, thwarting attempted attacks, and rescuing abducted civilians during operations conducted on February 20 and 21, 2026. A statement issued by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task…
APC WINS BY-ELECTIONS FOR THE UNGOGO AND KANO MUNICIPAL CONSTITUENCIES IN KANO STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
Kano, Nigeria – 23 February 2026 The (APC) has recorded a decisive victory in the by-elections for the Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies in the . The by-elections, conducted across the two constituencies in , saw a significant turnout of voters, with the APC candidates securing clear mandates at the polls. In Kano Municipal Constituency,…
University of Abuja (Yakubu Gowon University) Expels 28 Students, Withdraws Certificates of 15 Former Students
Abuja February 23, 2026 The Senate of the , now known as Yakubu Gowon University, has approved the expulsion of 28 students and the withdrawal of certificates from 15 former students over various disciplinary offences. According to a statement issued by Dr. Habib Yakoob, Acting Director of the Information Directorate of the University, the decision…
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…