Reps grant 7-day extension in probe of port, airport concession deals
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating concession agreements in Nigeria’s air and seaport sectors has granted government agencies and private operators an additional seven days to submit operational and financial documents covering activities from 2006 to 2025. The extension was announced on Friday during a public hearing in Abuja by the committee chairman, Kolawole Akinlayo, following appeals from stakeholders...
Wike inspects FCT Magistrate Court projects, sets June deadline for completion
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of ongoing Magistrate Court construction projects across the capital, assuring that the facilities will be completed and handed over by June 2026. Wike gave the assurance on Thursday while inspecting three court project sites, describing the developments as key presidential interventions aimed at strengthening the...
Naira mutilation: Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa bags six months imprisonment
Justice S. M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano has convicted and sentenced Kannywood actress Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa, popularly known as Samha, to six months’ imprisonment for abusing and mutilating the naira. The actress was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on currency mutilation, an offence that violates provisions of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act,...
Tinubu heads to Kebbi for project inaugurations, cultural fiesta
President Bola Tinubu will embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State on Saturday to inaugurate key projects executed by Governor Nasir Idris. According to a State House statement, the President is expected to commission several development initiatives completed by the state government as part of efforts to boost infrastructure and improve public services. During the visit, Tinubu will also...
Police nab 2 suspected kidnappers in Ondo community
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered firearms and live ammunition in Odo Ala, Ayede Town in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, February 13, 2026. Jimoh revealed that the suspects were arrested by the operatives of the Tactical Intelligence Response...
Uba Sani: I’ll make Kaduna North’s industrial hub
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has vowed to make the state Northern Nigeria’s industrial hub by supporting local manufacturing clusters, digitalising enterprises, and supporting innovators. Sani made the vow at the 47th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner of Business, Innovation and Technology, Patience Fakai, said “economic transformation must be...
Valentine’s Day: Heartbreak songs top Nigerians’ playlists — Spotify
Heartbreak tunes, more than love songs, have dominated Nigerians’ listening this Valentine’s season, according to new data by Spotify. The data shows playlists focused on longing, vulnerability, and emotional recovery. In a statement issued on Friday, February 13, 2026, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, said insights from the streaming platform showed that mood-led playlist creation had surged...
Carrick wins Premier League Manager of the Month award for January
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has been named the Premier League Manager of the Month for January. The Premier League announced this on Friday. Carrick took charge from Ruben Amorim on January 13 and impressively guided United to back-to-back wins over title-chasers Manchester City and Arsenal. The former United midfielder kicked off his tenure at Old Trafford with a 2-0 derby...
INEC announces dates for 2027 presidential, governorship, NASS elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027. The electoral umpire also fixed March 6, 2027, for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced the dates at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, February 13, 2026. Amupitan had, on...
Troops foil terror ambush, recover supplies in Borno
Troops under the Operation Hadin Kai have foiled an attempted ambush by suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province fighters along the Bulayobe–Darel Jamel axis of Borno State, recovering supplies believed to be linked to the insurgents. Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:35 a.m. on February 13 when troops, working with members of the Civilian Joint Task...
