Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, released messages to Christians and Muslims. She did this as both Lent and Ramadan started on the same day. Tinubu urged Nigerians to pray for the nation’s peace and prosperity. The messages came amid religious observances that began on Wednesday. Lenten Message Promotes Reflection Tinubu addressed Christians during Lent. She…
MTN Group revealed its plan to acquire the remaining shares in IHS Holding Limited for $2.2 billion. The company offered $8.50 per share, a 3% premium over IHS’s closing price on February 4, 2026. MTN already held a 24.7% stake in IHS. This move followed IHS’s board acceptance of the offer on February 17, 2026….
Russia, China, and Iran deployed naval ships for joint military drills in the Strait of Hormuz. The exercises, named Maritime Security Belt 2026, took place in mid-February 2026. Participants included surface combatants, logistical vessels, and naval aviation elements from the three countries. The drills focused on anti-piracy operations, search and rescue missions, communication exercises, and…
Kaduna State Police Command executed a four-day raid from February 10 to 13, 2026. Officers targeted bandit camps in Kajuru, Tafa, Igabi, and Kauru local government areas. Security teams dislodged several hideouts during the operation. Fierce gun battles erupted between police and bandits. As a result, officers neutralized several bandits. Some suspects sustained bullet injuries…
Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, received reports of the crescent moon sighting from Islamic leaders across Nigeria on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The sightings occurred on the 29th day of Sha’aban 1447 AH. Additionally the Sultanate Council authenticated these reports through its Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs. Professor Sambo Wali Junaid, chairman of…
Bola Tinubu addressed traditional and religious leaders at a summit in Abuja. He emphasized their crucial involvement in health reforms. Tinubu stated that no health reform in Nigeria succeeded without them. Leaders gathered at the National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health, held at the Presidential Villa’s Conference Centre. Tinubu noted the summit’s intergenerational…
Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives staged a walkout from plenary on Tuesday over the Electoral Act amendment bill. The lawmakers exited the chamber after the House adopted manually collated results as the primary source in the event of system failure during electronic transmission. This provision aligns with the version earlier passed by the…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned the teargassing of protesters at the national assembly. He warned that Nigeria is becoming a “now disgraced nation” — a phrase used by President Donald Trump to describe Nigeria’s failure to curb insecurity. Obi reacted in a post on X on Tuesday. His statement…
Civil rights icon and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., has passed away at the age of 84. However, His family shared the news, stating that Jackson died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of February 17, 2026. In their heartfelt announcement, they said: “With deep sorrow, we share that…
Nigeria’s entertainment industry is in mourning following the burial of Abuja-based singer. Ifunanya Nwangene, in her hometown of Nkanu East, Enugu State. The talented artiste tragically passed away on January 31, 2026. After reportedly bitten by a snake at her residence in Abuja. Her death, confirmed by the Federal Medical Centre in Abuja, sent shockwaves…
