February 2026 – Page 42

Azikel Group Debunks Scholarship Scam Allegation

21.02.2026

The management of Azikel Group has dismissed a report stating that the Aviation Scholarship programme it designed to empower young indigenes of the state is a scam, but that it’s a genuine project with no political colouration. Recall that an online platform had put out a report with the caption “Bayelsa Pilot trainee sues Azikel...

Navy Secondary School Ojo Class Of 2006 Honours Teachers

21.02.2026

In a time when public recognition often favours celebrities, executives and public office holders, the Class of 2006 of the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ojo, Lagos chose a different focus by honouring the teachers who shaped their lives. On Friday, February 13, 2026, more than 150 serving and retired educators gathered at the school hall,...

Jumia Repositions Amid Nigeria’s Economic Recovery

21.02.2026

E-commerce giant, Jumia, has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy aimed at consolidating its footprint in Nigeria as the nation’s economy shows signs of recovery, declaring that the era of survival has given way to expansion and digital acceleration. At the heart of the renewed push is a bold campaign theme, “Just Jumia It,” which the...

Obasa Announces Free Cooking Gas Refill For Agege Residents

21.02.2026

The Chairman of Agege Local Government, Abdulganiyu Obasa has announced a free cooking gas refill programme for 4,000 residents across the seven wards in the council. According to him, the programme which is set to take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 is part of his continued commitment to easing the daily burdens faced by...

A’Ibom CP Felicitates Christians, Muslims, Assures On Robust Security

21.02.2026

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has felicitated with Christian and Muslim faithful in the State as they commence the sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan. The Akwa Ibom CP urged both communities to use the solemn periods of the Lenten season and the Ramadan fast as opportunities...

Wild Africa Calls For Action On Proposed Bill To Protect Pangolins

21.02.2026

Wild Africa has called on the Nigerian government to protect pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, from extinction and expedite efforts to update national legislation safeguarding them. Wild Africa, in a statement by it West Africa spokesperson, Dr Mark Ofua, said that despite being protected by national and international laws, such as the 2016 ban...

Scholarship: Zulum Approves N12.9b For Borno Indigenes To Study Aeronautics, Engineering

21.02.2026

The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has approved the sum of N12.9 billion scholarship scheme for 54 indigenes of the state to study aeronautics and engineering with various professional certifications, at the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM). The training programme covers basic pilot training, with 10 beneficiaries specialising in aerospace engineering,...

Tension As Terrorists Write Letter To Kebbi Community

21.02.2026

… demand N100m from residents. Fear is spreading through Utono community in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State following a letter allegedly sent to residents by suspected terrorists demanding N100 million before they’ll be allowed to enter the town to “preach”. The threat comes amid growing security concerns in parts of Kebbi and neighbouring...

Murder: Police Arrest 2 Suspects, Declare Alleged Sponsor, Others Wanted

21.02.2026

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of one Sheriff Salami Ishola and Prince Ademola Akinloye in Eti-Osa Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the State, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Lagos just as he maintained that the command...

Prices Of Food Items Rise Significantly In Osun

21.02.2026

As Ramadan and Lent started, prices of lemons and various other products have increased in the market. These include aubergine, cucumber, onion, tomato, green chilli, chickpeas, dates, broiler chicken, and various kinds of fish. This was revealed after surveys in popular Owode market, Owode Ede, Orisinmibare Market, Igbona Market, Aiyegbaju International Market and Sasa Market...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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