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February 16, 2026

IBB, Abdulsalami call for sustained investment in youth empowerment

Mrs Abubakar said the centre focused on empowerment, dignity and sustainability.

IBB and Abdulsalami Abubakar
February 16, 2026

NiDCOM rescues 13 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana 

According to the statement, some of the women are currently receiving medical care and mental health support.

Nigerians in Diaspora Commission
February 16, 2026

DHQ confirms arrival of 100 U.S. military personnel, equipment to fight terrorism 

The U.S. president ordered a missile strike in Nigeria on Christmas Eve, targeting a terrorist camp in Sokoto State.

U.S. Troop (Credit: NewYorkTimes)
February 16, 2026

NASS pledges action on special seats bill

The bill seeks to reserve additional seats for women in both the national and state assemblies to guarantee minimum representation.

NASS COMPLEX
February 16, 2026

Police foil planned bandit attack in Oyo community, kill two

Mr Ayanlade said the rest of the suspected bandits, after engaging in a gun duel with the operatives, escaped with bullet wounds.

Police officer
February 16, 2026

Two herders arraigned for stealing cow in Ibadan

Ms Oladoyin alleged that the defendants stole a cow valued at N700,000 from the residence of one Yusuf Ibrahim.

Cow
February 16, 2026

Three Ibadan men arraigned for stealing railway bolts

Three friends were arraigned on Monday before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for stealing railway bolts and nuts.

Kano-Daura rail project
February 16, 2026

Active voice subscription hit 173.5 million in Q2: NBS

NBS says the telecom industry maintained strong performance through the second quarter of 2025, with active voice subscriptions reaching 173.5 million.

Nigerians making calls
February 16, 2026

Kano govt urged to relocate Singer Market after blaze

Kabiru Yusuf-Nadabo, a retired assistant corps marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, has called for relocating the Singer market to Dangwaro International Market in Kano.

Singer Market inferno
February 16, 2026

Secessionists, bigoted leaders alleging Christian genocide to annihilate Muslims in Nigeria: NSCIA

NSCIA further alleged that the “culture of inequality against Muslims is being entrenched because Christians have foreign powers to defend them while Muslims appear defenceless”.

NSCIA leaders