February 2026 – Page 11

Gov. Mohammed Cautions APC Against Implosion

27.02.2026

…says state police a must, though expensive Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has cautioned the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to watch its growing size so as to guard against implosion as it happened in the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This came as he expressed his support of President Bola Tinubu’s order for the...

Oyo Police Arrest 18-Year-Old For Defiling Minor

27.02.2026

In its continued efforts towards combating targeted sexual and gender-based violence, as well as safeguarding vulnerable persons and upholding the rule of law across the State, the Oyo State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with defilement of a minor. According to a release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (DSP)...

FAAN To End Cash Payments At Airports March 1

27.02.2026

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced Sunday, March 1, to fully implement a cashless and contactless payment system across all airport payment points nationwide. FAAN, who made this announcement on Friday, said the initiative is aimed at improving transaction speed, enhancing safety, and delivering a more seamless payment experience for airport users....

NGX Sell Pressure Wipes N514bn Off Investor Wealth

27.02.2026

Trading on Thursday closed on a bearish note as equities on the Nigerian bourse extended their downward trajectory, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and persistent profit-taking across key sectors. Official data from the Daily Official List shows the All-Share Index slipped to 193,567.81, while market capitalisation moderated to N124.24tn, shaving N514bn from investors’ value. The PUNCH...

US Assistance To Boost Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts

27.02.2026

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured Nigerians that the military assistance provided by the United States (US) comes at no cost and does not compromise the country’s sovereignty. New Telegraph recalls that the DHQ confirmed that on February 17, about 100 US military personnel and their associated equipment arrived in Nigeria. According to Maj. Gen....

Youth Policy In Nigeria Is Fragmented, NYCN Calls For Unified

27.02.2026

The Director of Youth Advocacy and Policy at the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and the founder of the Corpers’ Journey Advocacy Network (CJAN), Ajayi Taiwo, has called for comprehensive structural reforms to address what he described as persistent fragmentation in Nigeria’s youth development architecture. Ajayi said that although Nigeria operates a National Youth...

Why We Pay Failed Bank Depositors N5m, N2m

27.02.2026

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has said its payment of N5 million to N2 million as a deposit guarantee to depositors of commercial banks that have been liquidated is informed by the provisions of extant laws. The Managing Director (MD) of NDIC, Mr Thompson Oludare Sunday, disclosed this during the 2026 budget defence session...

Sanwo-Olu, CWEIC Chief Sign MoU As Lagos Hosts Largest Commonwealth Investors’ Summit In June

27.02.2026

In June, Lagos State will host the largest gathering of foreign investors from Commonwealth member countries. This follows the formalisation of a strategic partnership between the State Government and the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), yesterday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and CWEIC Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Samantha Cohen, signed Memorandum of Understanding at a joint...

Adeleke’s Spokesperson Slams APC Over Call For Resignation

27.02.2026

…Approval Rating of Governor Adeleke Stands at over 80% Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has described the call by the Osun State’s All Progressives Congress (APC) for the resignation of the Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye, as a manifestation of melancholic tantrums from a political party being rejected by people and...

NDCMP 2026-2030’ll Strengthen Nigeria’s Drug Control Efforts, Says Marwa

27.02.2026

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Buba Marwa (rtd) yesterday said the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP 2026-2030) will strengthen Nigeria’s ongoing drug control efforts. Marwa stated this at the Agency’s national headquarters in Abuja, while receiving the final summative evaluation report on the performance of the...