Troops of the Nigerian Army conducted a raid on a bandits’ hideout in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The soldiers acted on intelligence about a notorious bandit leader in Mtan Village within Utange Council Ward. Sector 1 of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke led the effort. Engagement with Suspects Troops advanced…
African leaders concluded the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 15, 2026. They focused on sustainable water security under the theme “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.” Leadership Transition Évariste Ndayishimiye, president of Burundi, assumed the role of chairperson of the African…
Investigators recovered a glove near the home of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona. The glove contained DNA evidence from an unknown male. Authorities found it in a field about two miles from her residence. Additionally the FBI noted that approximately 16 gloves appeared in the area, but most belonged to searchers who discarded them during…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, directed Kashim Shettima, the Vice President, to lead a federal delegation to Kano State. This action followed a major fire at Singer Market. The incident caused billions of naira in losses. Fire Ravages Singer Market The fire started on Saturday evening and continued into Sunday morning. It destroyed…
Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, praised President Bola Tinubu’s policies. He stated that these initiatives positively impacted Nigerians’ lives. Kalu made this remark during a public event in Abia State on February 15, 2026. Kalu emphasized his belief in Tinubu’s agenda. “I believe in his policies and agenda,” Kalu said….
Barack Obama, former President, condemned the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota during a podcast interview. He described their conduct as rogue behavior similar to practices in authoritarian countries. The remarks highlighted ongoing protests against federal operations. Additionally, Obama praised citizens for their peaceful demonstrations. The Interview Remarks Obama spoke to Brian…
Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, called for urgent reforms to the UN Security Council during his address at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. He emphasized the need for permanent African representation. The event occurred on February 14, 2026. Guterres highlighted the council’s outdated structure from 1945, which excluded Africa despite its population exceeding one…
General Christopher Musa, the Minister of Defence, stressed national unity as a key solution to Nigeria’s security issues. He made this statement during various addresses in late 2025 and early 2026. Musa highlighted that no single entity could tackle the challenges alone. Moreover he warned that criminals gained strength when communities accepted them. “When we…
The Yoruba Union issued a strong statement on February 14, 2026, rejecting the federal government’s ranching initiative in Kwara State. The group claimed the plan endangered local communities. Union’s Rejection of Ranching Olusola Badero, convener of the Yoruba Union, questioned the launch of the National Ranching Programme. He stated that armed individuals attacked Yoruba farmers…
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired at midnight on February 14, 2026, after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement. Congress adjourned for a weeklong recess without passing a bill, marking the third partial government shutdown during President Donald Trump’s second term. The lapse impacted only DHS, as other federal agencies received full-year funding…
