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February 19, 2026

FG engages stakeholders, promises to review shea butter ban

The ban was implemented to boost local processing, encourage value addition and prevent the export of raw materials.

February 19, 2026

Interpol nabs 651 Yahoo boys, recovers $4.3 million in weeks-long operations across Nigeria, other African countries 

The agency noted, “During the eight-week operation, investigations exposed scams linked to over USD 45 million in financial losses.”

INTERPOL
February 19, 2026

FRSC, NIMC partner on data integration for national security, road safety

The corps marshal emphasised the urgent need for robust data harmonisation among government institutions to improve efficiency and national security.

FRSC AND NIMC
February 19, 2026

Stop weaponising public sentiment over Tinubu’s assent to Electoral Act, APC cautions opposition groups

The APC stated that Mr Tinubu’s assent to the electoral amendment bill reflected prudence in leadership.

electoral act logo
February 19, 2026

Rivers: Senator Barinada Mpigi dies at 64

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, Barinada Mpigi, has died.

Barinada Mpigi
February 19, 2026

Counter-terrorism: UK, German defence attachés visit theatre command in Borno

British and German attaches have reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.

United Kingdom in Nigeria, Tom Harper, and his German counterpart, Boris Bovecamp,
February 19, 2026

Lent, Ramadan: Nana Shettima calls for unity, peaceful coexistence

The wife of the vice-president, Nana Shettima, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion and peaceful coexistence following the simultaneous start of Ramadan and Lent.

Nana Shettima, wife of Vice-President Kashim Shettima
February 19, 2026

Defence minister urges troops to sustain pressure on bandits, terrorists

Defence minister Christopher Musa has charged troops of Operation Fansan Yamma to sustain pressure on bandits and terrorists in Zamfara.

Defence minister Christopher Musa
February 19, 2026

National assembly hails FERMA’s swift road maintenance nationwide

The Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency has praised the agency for its swift and quality road maintenance across the country.

FERMA
February 18, 2026

E-Transmission: Leaving network issues to presiding officers at polling units potentially harmful, says CNPP

The group stressed that the clause could have potential social and security implications. 

Conference of Nigeria Political Parties