- February 17, 2026
- Bala Isiaq
DHQ confirms arrival of US counter-terrorism trainers, not combat forces
……….in Nigeria The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel in Nigeria to support the training and capacity development of the Armed Forces…
Read More- February 17, 2026
- Alio Yakubu
UK unveils e-visa Feb 25, transits to fully digital border
The United Kingdom has announced that from February 25 all Nigerian travellers applying for a UK Visit visa will receive an eVisa, rather than a vignette (sticker) in their passport.…
Read More- February 17, 2026
- Goddy Friday
Tinubu: Reforms steadily yielding results, assures on prosperity
…..,…on one-day official visit to Adamawa State President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Yola, Adamawa State, said his administration will sustain the ongoing economic reforms for the benefit of Nigerians,…
Read More- February 16, 2026
- Chinasa Okoro
3 confirmed dead, 4 injured as mining pit collapses
……..in Ebonyi The Ebony State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people following the collapse of a mining pit in Ebonyi community. Confirming the incident in Abakaliki on…
Read More- February 16, 2026
- Goke Ayogun
Security forces destroy Kachalla bandits’ camp, rescue abducted victims
…….in Kogi A joint operation involving Nigerian security agencies and local vigilantes has successfully destroyed three major bandits’ camps on Sunday in Kogi State. The state’s Commissioner for Information and…
Read More- February 16, 2026
- Goddy Friday
FRSC: Report of 120 lives lost on Damaturu–Buni Yadi Rd fake
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Yobe State sector command, has refuted claims that 120 lives were lost along the Damaturu–Buni Yadi road in 2025. Sector Commander, Mr Andrew Longkam,…
Read More- February 15, 2026
- Goke Ayogun
Police confirm release of abducted Catholic worshippers
……….in Benue The Police Command in Benue State on Sunday confirmed the safe release of the nine abducted worshippers of St John Catholic Church, Ojeji, Ado Local Government Area. The…
Read More- February 15, 2026
- Goddy Friday
COAS vows action against terrorists, boosts troops’ welfare
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed Nigerian Army’s resolve to decisively tackle terrorism, insurgency, and other security threats with renewed vigour. Shaibu stated this at the…
Read More- February 15, 2026
- Goddy Friday
Driver flees from scene after killing MFM worshipper
……….LASTMA identifies Mercedes-Benz C-300 driver The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a Mercedes-Benz C-300 driver on Saturday absconded from the scene of a lone-vehicle accident that culminated in…
Read More- February 14, 2026
- Chinasa Okoro
Tinubu reaffirms commitment to South-East development
President Bola Tinubu says his administration will continue to develop critical infrastructure and partner state governments in the South-East to advance the region’s strategic interests. Tinubu said this on Friday…
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