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7 Missing, N5bn Property Razed In Kano Market

16.02.2026

A fire outbreak at the Singer Market in Kano has destroyed property worth over N5 billion, affecting over 1,000 businesses and leaving seven persons missing. Chairman Junaid Zakari said this in a n interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday. Zakari described the incident as one of the worst tragedies in the market’s...

MACBAN Debunks Terror Links, Urges Diplomatic Intervention Over US Bill

16.02.2026

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) yesterday debunked involvement in banditry, terrorism, kidnapping or cattle rustling, insisting it has never condoned violent activity in Nigeria. National President, Alhaja Baba Ngelzarma, stated this in Abuja while addressing a news conference on ‘H.R. 7457 – Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026′, before...

ARCON Warns Ondo, Enugu Signage Agencies Over Illegal Directives

16.02.2026

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has fired a stern warning at state signage and advertising agencies in Nigeria, particularly those of Enugu ad Ondo states. ARCON declared their directives requires the submission and vetting of advertisements before public exposure as illegal, unconstitutional, and ultra vires, that is, beyond the lawful powers of any...

HEDA Petitions EFCC Over Alleged Financial Fraud At NSITF

16.02.2026

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the alleged financial mismanagement and corruption involving the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and its Managing Director Oluwaseun Faleye. In a statement yesterday, body said the move is aimed at tackling corruption in the...

Shettima Returns After Successful Engagements At 39th AU Summit

16.02.2026

The Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after successfully representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government, as well as the 30th AU General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s AU summit, held between February 14 and 15, 2026,...

NVMA Urges Ododo To Recruit More Vets

16.02.2026

The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) President Moses Arokoyo has appealed to the Kogi State Government to recruit more veterinarians and offer them a N300,000 special package allowance to retain them. He made the appeal during the association’s Dinner and Award Night on Friday night at Government House Lokoja. Arokoyo lauded Governor Ahmed Ododo for...

Concert For Change Disburses N55m To 5 Charities Supporting Orphans, Children With Disabilities

16.02.2026

Concert for Change, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting orphans and children living with disabilities, has announced the disbursement of N55 million to five beneficiary organisations across Nigeria following the Green Worship 8 Benefit Concert. They are David Ofoeyeno School for Special Children Warri; Marvelous Foundation Orphans Care Centre Minna; Super Parent Foundation Lagos; Hope...

Kano Gov Seeks FG’s Intervention To End Persistent Market Fire

16.02.2026

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene by providing modern firefighting equipment, including air support and other essential tools, to help contain the fire and prevent future occurrences. Governor Yusuf, who immediately arrived at Singer Market in Kano metropolis following a second fire outbreak at the Gidan...

NULGE, Stakeholders Endorse Mbah, Reaffirm 2027 Support

16.02.2026

Leaders of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Enugu State Chapter, political stakeholders and community groups yesterday converged on Morehouse Primary School, Enugu, for the inauguration of coordinators of the Tomorrow Is Here Movement in Enugu North Local Government Area, using the occasion to endorse Governor Peter Mbah and reaffirming support for his...

United Nigeria Airlines Grounds 2 Airplanes Over Bird Strikes

16.02.2026

A bird Aircraft Hazard Strike (BASH) has again disrupted operations at United Nigeria Airlines, marking the second incident in less than 24 hours. The airline confirmed that another Airbus A320 suffered a B.A.S.H during take-off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on February 15. Consequently two aircraft had been withdrawn from service within a single day....