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States

February 17, 2026

Yobe police arrest four for abduction, rescue victim

The police spokesperson said the suspects allegedly raised false allegations of graft against the victim to unlawfully detain, intimidate, and extort him.

Police officers
February 17, 2026

Ogun prudent in debt management: Commissioner

Governor Dapo Abiodun on January 1, signed the N1.669 trillion 2026 budget christened “Budget of Sustainable Legacy” into law.

Governor Dapo Abiodun
February 17, 2026

Edo recorded 47 disasters in 2025: SEMA

Ms Williams said the meeting was designed to strengthen disaster management systems across the state.

Edo State
February 17, 2026

NURTW thugs disrupt Ondo APC stakeholders meeting, beat party chairman 

Mr Adetimehin accused the members of the NURTW of violently disrupting a scheduled stakeholders meeting of the ruling party ahead of ward congresses.

APC LOGO
February 17, 2026

Abia appoints new technical adviser, sporting director for Enyimba FC

Mr Eke thanked Governor Alex Otti for finding him worthy of the appointment.

Enyimba International FC
February 17, 2026

Navy hands over seized 250 bags of rice to customs in Badagry

Mr Omotayo said the seized items were intercepted during a series of targeted, intelligence-led operations.

Navy/Customs logos
February 17, 2026

Osun assembly moves to pass bill seeking illiteracy reduction

The assembly then adjourned the sitting until February 23.

Osun State House of Assembly
February 17, 2026

First lady inaugurates National Community Food Bank Programme campaign

Mrs Tinubu advised wives of governors across the nation to also support the advocacy.

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
February 17, 2026

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Abubakar as INEC commissioner, Yusuf as NAHCON chairman

Mr Akpabio referred the request to the Senate Committee on INEC for further legislative inputs and to return back to plenary in one week.

Nigerian Senate
February 17, 2026

Labour Party confident of victory, dismisses internal wrangling in Oyo

“Once they can align with our ideology, we will allow them, but if not, we will not allow them,” said LP’s general secretary.

Labour Party (LP)