February 2026 – Page 72

Electoral Act: E-Transmission Doesn’t Guarantee Credible Poll

18.02.2026

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday, opined that the electronic transmission of election results does not fully guarantee free, fair, and credible elections. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the 10th Senate, on Tuesday, approved the electronic transmission of election results, with manual collation retained as backup. Reacting to the development during an...

We Accredited 89 Observers, 72 Media Organisations For FCT Poll

18.02.2026

…Urges EFCC, ICPC to go after voter traders The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has accredited 89 domestic and foreign observers to monitor this weekend’s Area Council elections in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The commission also said 72 domestic and foreign media organisations will be deploying 700 journalists to cover...

Sokoto CP Urges Residents To Embrace Peace

18.02.2026

The Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, CP Ahmed Musa, has extended a heartfelt message of goodwill to the Muslim Ummah in the state as they commence the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Dsp Ahmad Rufa’i, the Command PPRO, further stated that the Commissioner called on all good people of...

NAWOJ Urges Stakeholders To Pass Special Seat Bill

18.02.2026

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Bayelsa State Chapter, has joined women groups and well-meaning Nigerians to call for the urgent passage of the Special Seats Bill (HB1349). Bayelsa NAWOJ urged federal lawmakers, particularly Representatives and Senators from the state, to vote in favour of the bill, citing its alignment with national efforts to...

Burna Boy, Tems Break Billboard Hot 100 Records

18.02.2026

Grammy-award-winning Nigerian afrobeats singers Tems and Burna Boy have set a new record as the African artistes with the most Billboard U.S Hot 100 entries, surpassing South African group Seether. The duo earned new entries on the chart with their features on J. Cole’s album, ‘The Fall-Off’, with ‘Bounce Road Blues’ featuring Tems and Future...

Alaafin Underscores Simultaneous Observance Of Lent, Ramadan

18.02.2026

The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, has felicitated Muslims and Christians on the simultaneous commencement of Ramadan and the Lent period. In a message issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the monarch said the simultaneous occurrence of Lent and Ramadan serves as a powerful, rare...

Pressing Machine Osimhen Shines In Juventus Clash

18.02.2026

Victor Osimhen put on a masterclass in pressing against his former Serie A rivals, Juventus, in the UEFA Champions League. With relentless energy, two key assists, and tireless off-the-ball work, Osimhen frustrated defenders and impressed coaches alike. New Telegraph reports that Galatasaray ran riot in a 5–2 victory at Rams Park, with the Nigerian striker orchestrating...

Labour Party Describes Gov Otti As The Party Pride

18.02.2026

The National leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has showered encomium on Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, describing him as the pride of the party, for remaining steadfast, not just for clinching the governorship position during the 2023 election, but also for driving a purposeful and exemplary leadership. The interim National Chairman of the party,...

FAAN Fixed February To End Cash Payments Across Nigerian

18.02.2026

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Wednesday directed that all cash transactions and collections at Nigerian airports must end by February 29, 2026, as part of the Federal Government’s broader cashless policy. The directive contained in an internal memo issued on 3 February 2026 was signed by FAAN’s Managing Director and Chief Executive, Olubunmi...

Destiny Etiko Slams Colleague For Defamation Of Character

18.02.2026

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has taken to her social media page to accuse an undisclosed colleague of actions she described as damaging to her reputation. In an Instagram post sighted by New Telegraph, Etiko said that although she has chosen to forgive the individual, she cannot overlook what she termed a betrayal that has caused...

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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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