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Insecurity: Afenifere Expresses Concern For Yorubaland

14.02.2026

…Calls on SW Govs to buckle up on security … insists that cabal, territorial expansionists, sabotage are behind the menace The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has stated that the ongoing terror acts in states that share borders with the South West are heightening fears over bandits’ incursion into Yorubaland. In a release issued by the...

NFVCB Moves To Strengthen Film Regulation

14.02.2026

…as MultiChoice Talent Factory Acting Academy visits Lagos Office The Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr Shaibu Husseini, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering a regulatory environment that balances creative freedom with cultural sensitivity as he hosted students of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Acting Academy at...

How Teemey’s Dazzled At Asake’s Lagos Concert

14.02.2026

It was a brilliant showcase of dexterity as Nigerian saxophonist Teemey, known for his soulful tone, expressive phrasing, and electrifying stage presence, dazzled the audience at Asake’s Lagos Concert, combining technical control with sensitivity to melody and rhythm. The concert was part of Flytime Fest 2025 — a multi-day Christmas season music festival held at...

Kwara Customs Controller Seeks Collaboration With Sister Agencies

14.02.2026

In a strategic move to bolster border security and streamline operations, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Kwara Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Najeem Akanmu Ogundeyi, has commenced a series of working visits to sister security agencies and relevant stakeholders within Kwara State. DC Ogundeyi, who officially assumed leadership of the Command on 16th December...

Lagos CAN Seeks Nat’l Restoration Ahead Of IDDS, Secretariat Unveiling

14.02.2026

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State Chapter, has expressed hope of divine intervention over the challenges in Nigeria. The Christian body encouraged patience, constructive engagement, and continued prayers for the President and all those entrusted with leadership in the nation, saying there were emerging indicators that policies put in place for stability were...

Suspected Terrorists Kill 26 In Renewed Borgu Attacks

14.02.2026

No fewer than twenty-six villagers have been killed by suspected terrorists who invaded Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State in their numbers. New Telegraph gathered that many houses were burnt down during the attack at Feyi community of Borgu Local Government Area. Findings have it that the terrorists came into the community, raided and...

QNET Eyes Compliance, Strategic Media Engagement In 2026

14.02.2026

Global wellness and lifestyle direct-selling company, QNET, has formally announced its 2026 strategic direction, outlining renewed commitments to ethical entrepreneurship, regulatory compliance, consumer protection, and strengthened collaboration with the media across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The roadmap was presented during the company’s New Year Media Webinar held on February 12, 2026, with the theme: ‘Setting...

Court Rules Against Bail For Abuja Socialite, Danjuma

14.02.2026

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kubwa, has rejected a bail plea from serial fraudster and Abuja socialite Prince Chibuike Echem, along with Danjuma Mohammed, a former National Coordinator of the Multi-Sectoral Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) at the North East Development Commission. New Telegraph recalls that in January, the EFCC arraigned Prince...

Primate Ayodele Marks 21st Church Anniversary

14.02.2026

The INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke Afa, Isolo, Lagos, on Saturday, celebrated its 21st thanksgiving anniversary, drawing an array of dignitaries, religious leaders, political figures and members to a colourful service of worship and appreciation. The event, held at the church premises, featured praise sessions, special musical performances and reflections on the ministry’s journey over...

NPA Woos Investors With Simplified Export Pathways

14.02.2026

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has urged traders, exporters and investors to leverage newly simplified export channels introduced to reposition Nigeria as a competitive global trading nation. Dantsoho, who made the call on the “NPA Special Day” at the Kaduna International Trade Fair 2026, Dantsoho said the Authority...