February 2026 – Page 186

Ikeja Electric To Sue Online Media Over Smear Campaign

04.02.2026

Ikeja Electric has announced plans to commence defamation proceedings against the authors and publishers of what it described as a false and malicious online publication targeting the company and its top leadership. The statement, signed by Head of Corporate Communications, Kingsley Okotie, identified the circulating material as a coordinated disinformation campaign. The company alleged that...

Peak Milk Celebrates Super Eagles’ AFCON Campaign

04.02.2026

Peak Milk, Nigeria’s leading dairy brand and Official Milk of the Super Eagles, played a key role in energising football fans across the country during the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations, as the national team secured a bronze-medal finish. To celebrate the Super Eagles’ impressive campaign, Peak Milk hosted a series of watch parties...

‘Angela Okorie Has Not Been Rearrested’-Management

04.02.2026

Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, has debunked claims that she was rearrested following her release from the Suleja Correctional Centre as false. Debunking the purported news report, her management, “The Moving Train Entertainment”, said such information is not only inaccurate but also misleading. In a statement shared on Okorie’s Instagram story, her management clarified that the actress...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News February 4

04.02.2026

Here is New Telegraph’s roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today, Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. DSS Files Terrorism, Firearms Charges Against Malami, Son The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday arraigned a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami,...

ILO Urges Global Action on Inclusive Labour Markets

04.02.2026

The International Labour Organisation has called for collective global action to foster inclusive labour markets, emphasising the importance of social justice, decent work, and equitable opportunities for all. Speaking at the second Global Labour Market Conference in Riyadh, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlighted the progress made in global labour markets, citing historically low unemployment...

Biggest Nigerian Players Who Moved During The 2026 Winter Transfer Window

04.02.2026

The 2026 winter transfer window produced major movements involving Nigerian footballers across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. From established Super Eagles stars seeking fresh challenges to younger players going out on loan for game time and development, the window reflected the wide reach and continued relevance of Nigerian talent in global football. AJIBADE OLUSESAN,...

Ondo@50: Tunji-Ojo Congratulates Aiyedatiwa

04.02.2026

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has charged the people of Ondo State to remain united, patriotic, and committed to the collective progress of the state and the nation, while calling for sustained support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enable him to deliver the full dividends of democracy and consolidate the gains of...

Lagos housing market faces supply gap despite new units

04.02.2026

Lagos’ residential property market remains deeply undersupplied despite more than 34,800 housing units currently in the development pipeline, according to the Lagos Real Estate Development Pipeline Report 2025/2026 by Estate Intel. The report estimates that Nigeria’s commercial city has an existing residential stock of about 1.8 million housing units, far below demand in Africa’s most...

A’Ibom Community Demands Reps Slot For Equity, Fairness, Justice

04.02.2026

As preparations gather momentum for the 2027 general elections, political groups, organisations, and concerned electorates across Akwa Ibom State have begun setting the record straight on zoning, unity, equity and fair representation within various constituencies. One of them, the Atai Uyo Progressives Forum, insisted that the agitation for the Uyo/Ibesikpo Asutan/Uruan/Nsit Atai Federal Constituency seat...

Nigerian Fintech Growth Soars 70% Amid Challenges

04.02.2026

Nigeria’s financial technology sector recorded a remarkable 70 per cent growth in 2025, defying a challenging global economic environment, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The findings published in Monday’s report titled “Shaping the Future of Fintech in Nigeria: Innovation, Inclusion, and Integrity”, highlight Nigeria’s emergence as a leading digital finance hub in Africa....