February 2026 – Page 69

Abbas: This Period’s Divinely Arranged

19.02.2026

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has called for prayers and deep reflection as Nigerians observe the Ramadan and Lent fasting seasons, urging muslims and christians to collectively seek divine intervention on the issues in the country. While Muslims commenced Ramadan fasting yesterday, christians also entered the Lenten season – Ash Wednesday...

APC Nat’l Chair Greets Christians, Muslims

19.02.2026

As the Catholic Christians and Muslims commenced their lent and Ramadan, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has congratulated them. Yilwatda in a statement from his Special Adviser, Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, described the twin sacred seasons as deeply significant periods of fasting, reflection, sacrifice, and...

Akinkugbe Returns As President, VC Of James Hope University

19.02.2026

The Board of Trustees of James Hope University is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Oluyele Akinwalie Akinkugbe (Olu) as thenew President and ViceChancellor of the University, effective 16 February 2026. This appointment marks a historic homecoming for the renowned economist and academic leader, who returns to lead the institution he helped build from...

Zamfara Gov Inaugurates Projects, Promises More Dividends

19.02.2026

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on Tuesday inaugurated four major development projects in the Anka Local Government Area. The projects were the reconstructed and equipped Emir’s palace, the commencement of works on the Anka–Abbare Road, and the construction of the New Anka Local Government Secretariat. Others were the construction of offices for the Hisbah and...

Kwara APC Holds Peaceful Congress Across 193 Wards

19.02.2026

Kwara State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Wednesday held congresses across the 193 wards of the state, indicating the emergence of the party leadership at that level. Widely covered by the Screening and Appeals Committee from the national secretariat of the party, the exercise was peaceful and carnival-like across many of the...

Taraba Gov, Kefas Debunks Cash For Defection’ To APC Allegation

19.02.2026

…says no rift with TY Danjuma…vows to deliver state to Tinubu in 2027 Governor of Taraba State, Agbuzu Kefas, has dismissed the rumour that his recent defection from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was financially induced. The governor, while responding to questions from newsmen after a meeting...

Three Fear Killed, Others Injured As APC Congress Turn Violent In Ondo

19.02.2026

Violent clashes during the ongoing Ward Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) left three people feared killed and several others injured in Idanre and Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. In Idanre Local Government, New Telegraph gathered that the election in most of the wards was characterised by violence and shooting by...

Onyedika, Lookman Score As Brugge Plays out 3-3 Draw

19.02.2026

Nigerian internationals Raphael Onyedika and Ademola Lookman were both on target as Club Brugge and Atlético Madrid played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in their UEFA Champions League knockout play-off first leg in Belgium on Wednesday night. The pulsating encounter at the Jan Breydel Stadium delivered six goals and late drama, leaving the tie finely...

Rep Absolves Ebonyi Gov Of Complicity

19.02.2026

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory, Hon. Chinedu Ogah, has dismissed allegations of genocide against the people of the Amasiri community levelled against the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru. Ogah, who represents Ezza South/Ikwo federal constituency of Ebonyi, described the allegations as “unfounded and misleading”. A human rights activist, Mrs...

Arsenal Throw Away Two Goal Lead In 2-2 Draw With Wolves

19.02.2026

On Wednesday night, Premier League (EPL) leader Arsenal were denied victory after bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers fought back to secure a 2-2 draw at Molineux. The visitors appeared in full control after racing into a two-goal lead, but a spirited Wolves comeback, capped by a stoppage-time equaliser, ensured the spoils were shared in a result that...

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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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