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Kogi schools resume Monday

February 21, 2026

The Kogi Ministry of Education has confirmed the resumption of schools as Monday, Feb. 23, following the emergency mid-term break. The Kogi government on Feb. 3, shut public and

Traditional rulers urge journalists to bridge gap between govt, citizens

February 20, 2026

Two traditional rulers in Bauchi State have called on journalists to uphold responsible, development-driven reporting that bridges the gap between the government and the downtrodden. The traditional rulers, the

10 ships laden with various commodities arrive Lagos ports

February 20, 2026

No fewer than 10 ships have arrived Lekki, Tincan and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge bulk urea, general cargos, containers, aviation fuel, diesel and crude oil. The

MMA2 promotes inclusive passenger experience with autism support training

February 20, 2026

To promote passenger inclusiveness, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd. (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has trained customer-facing staff on autism awareness, care and inclusive service delivery.

President mourns Chief of Naval Operations Katagum

February 20, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of the Chief of Naval Operations of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, who died on February 19, 2026.

Elections: Tinubu calls for orderliness, restraint by security agencies

February 20, 2026

Urges INEC to strengthen voters’ confidence President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on voters, security agencies, and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct themselves in

Tinubu greets Ita-Giwa at 80

February 19, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Florence Ita Giwa, a prominent politician, on her 80th birthday. Senator Ita Giwa served as Senator for the Cross River South Senatorial District

Tinubu’s Türkiye visit, a milestone in Nigeria-Türkiye relation, says Envoy

February 19, 2026

Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, has said President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to Ankara, the Turkish capital, from Jan. 27 to 28, was a milestone in Nigeria-Türkiye

Gunmen kill monarch in Ondo

February 19, 2026

The Police Command in Ondo State has said gunmen have killed a traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamọ of Agamọ community in Akure North Local Government Area of

Use Ramadan, Lent to strengthen national unity, Shettima, wife urge Nigerians

February 19, 2026

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to use the concurrent observance of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season to strengthen national unity and demonstrate practical compassion toward fellow citizens.

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