February 2026 – Page 24

Atiku, Obi Lead Opposition Talks On 2026 Electoral Act

26.02.2026

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, are among key opposition leaders who converged in Abuja to declare their stance on the recent amendments to the Electoral Act and timeframe of the 2027 general election. Other political gladiators present at the joint press conference were the former...

Anambra APC Congress Crisis Deepens As LG Chairmen Endorse Ejidike For Second Term

26.02.2026

The lingering crisis over the conduct of the ward, local government, and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is deepening following the endorsement of the current Chairman, Chief Basil Ejidike, for another tenure in office. It will be recalled that last week, some members of the party alleged that the congresses had been...

Eniola Badmus Reacts To Private Pimp Allegations

26.02.2026

Nollywood actress and Special Assistant to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Social Events and Public Hearings, Eniola Badmus, has debunked allegations that she serves as a “Private pimp,” putting young women in touch with politicians, film executives, and directors. Debunking the purported allegation, the ace actress, known for her role in “Omo Ghetto”,...

Customs Not Only Revenue-Generating Body

26.02.2026

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has emphasized that the Service’s mandate goes beyond revenue generation, extending to social and community development initiatives for Nigerians. He reaffirmed this commitment with the commissioning of renovated classrooms, toilets, and a solar-powered borehole at Malam Alhassan Primary School in Maigatari Local Government Area of...

N12.9bn Scholarship For 54 Students By Borno Govt Clarified By IBUAM

26.02.2026

The Management of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM) has clarified that the N12.9 billion scholarship approved by Governor Babagana Zulum for 54 Borno indigenes is not a one-time payment, but a comprehensive five-year training package covering tuition, professional certifications, accommodation, insurance, and technical exposure. Reacting to social media allegations on Wednesday, the...

Adamawa Lawmakers Dumps PDP As Fintiri Finalises Defection

26.02.2026

At least fifteen members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly have reportedly resigned their membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). New Telegraph gathered that the Speaker of the House, Bathiya Wesley, announced the lawmaker’s defection during Wednesday’s plenary. Announcing the defection, the Speaker said he and his deputy, Buba Jijiwa, have also quit the ruling...

Shettima To Chair Framework As Nigeria, EU Expand Research Collaboration

26.02.2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to chair an inter-ministerial framework that will coordinate Nigeria’s growing research and innovation collaboration with the European Union (EU), as both sides move to expand joint projects across key sectors. This comes as Nigeria consolidates its position as one of Africa’s leading participants in the European Union’s flagship research...

CEOAFRICA MD Calls For Stronger Stakeholder Support For ACALAN’s 20th Anniversary

26.02.2026

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEOAFRICA, Prince Cletus Iloabanafor, has called on policymakers, corporate organizations, private sector actors, and civil society groups to intensify their support for the African Academy of Languages (ACALAN) as the institution prepares to mark its 20th anniversary. Prince Iloabanafor made the call at the University of Ghana,...

Opposition Leaders Hold Joint Press Conference In Abuja

26.02.2026

On Thursday, the leaders of the opposition political parties hold a joint press conference in Abuja, addressing Nigeria’s democratic system ahead of the 2027 general election. The joint press conference themed “Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s Democracy” is being held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). READ ALSO: As of...

Lafarge Africa rewards top partners at 2025 awards

26.02.2026

Lafarge Africa Plc has celebrated its outstanding trade partners at the 2025 Customer & Transporter Awards, rewarding top performers with brand-new vehicles and other high-value prizes. The ceremony, held in Lagos recently, brought together customers, transporters, and key stakeholders, including the Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai; the Cross River State Commissioner for Women...