February 2026 – Page 147

Lawmaker Rolls Out Solar Inverters, Panels To 100 Households In Badagry

05.02.2026

A member of the House of Representatives for Badagry Federal Constituency, Prince Sesi Whingan, has distributed 100 sets of solar inverter kits to constituents across the federal constituency. Mr Peter Dansu, the media aide to the lawmaker, disclosed this in a statement yesterday in Badagry. According to him, the initiative was to ease the burden...

New Electoral Law, Plot By APC To Perpetuate Rigging

05.02.2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has kicked against some provisions contained in the Electoral Act, 2026, passed on Wednesday by the Senate. ADC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, regretted the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-dominated 10th Senate to reject critical provisions that would have strengthened the credibility,...

Africa’s New Frontier For Global Energy Renaissance –Sahara Group

05.02.2026

The Sahara Group has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a sustainable, innovative and globally competitive energy sector across Africa, as it joined policymakers, regulators, operators and global partners to reposition Africa’s energy landscape at the 2026 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the summit, Executive Director of...

Ultra-Processed Foods Have More In Common With Cigarettes –Study

05.02.2026

Researchers who found ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have more in common with cigarettes than vegetables, have suggested they should face stricter regulation. Results of the study were published in the healthcare journal ‘The Milbank Quarterly’. The researchers from three United States (U.S) universities found that both products have been engineered to encourage consumption and addiction, and...

ACPN Urges FG To Provide Free Anti-Venom Drugs For Nigerians

05.02.2026

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to provide free antivenom drugs and prioritise local manufacturing to end the 2,000 preventable deaths recorded annually in the country. In a statement following the tragic death of an Abuja singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, the association insisted that Nigeria must transition from...

House C’ttee Visits NTDA, Pledges Legislative Backing For Tourism Sector

05.02.2026

The Chairman, House Committee on Delegated Legislation, Rt. Honourable Richard Olufemi Bamisile has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s tourism sector through effective legislation and strategic oversight during a familiarisation visit to the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA). Speaking during the visit, Hon. Bamisile described the engagement as timely and significant, noting that...

INEC Registers 4,423 New Voters In Anambra

05.02.2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday said it registered 4,423 new voters in Anambra State within four weeks of the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR). Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Elizabeth Agwu said this in Awka yesterday. She said the exercise is currently ongoing across the 21 local government areas of the state. She expressed satisfaction...

Kwankwaso Warns FG Against Taking Bandits’ Actions Lightly

05.02.2026

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the Federal Government to take serious Military measures in tackling the terrorists’ actions. Kwankwaso gave this warning on Wednesday after the killings of over 160 people in Woro and Nuku Local Government Area of Kwara State. Taking to...

Lagos Announces 6-Week Traffic Diversion For Apongbon Bridge Repairs

05.02.2026

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion to allow for repair works on the Apongbon Bridge and adjoining roads as the Federal Government begins rehabilitation of deteriorated asphalt sections along the corridor. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi said the repair works will cover the ramp and service lane linking Inner Marina to...

Firm Challenges Court’s Forfeiture Order On Aircraft

05.02.2026

Orlean Invest Africa Limited has formally appealed the judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja that ordered the seizure and forfeiture of a Bombardier BD-700 Global 6000 aircraft, insisting that the decision was reached without evidence and amounts to a serious miscarriage of justice. Also, the company filed for a stay of execution of...