Reading Time: 2 minutesNigeria’s maritime security takes center stage as the Western Naval Command officially launches Operation Awkward 2026, a two-day harbor defence exercise designed to reinforce safety across the nation’s maritime domain. The exercise underscores the Nigerian Navy’s renewed commitment to safeguarding coastal assets, naval...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Nigerian Senate confronts the President’s economic team over what lawmakers describe as poor implementation of the 2025 budget and unrealistic assumptions underpinning the proposed ₦58.7 trillion 2026 budget. The development unfolds during a tense budget defence session before the Senate Committee on...

Reading Time: 3 minutes  In a dramatic political development ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, officially steps down and declares support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joshua...

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe trial over the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, continues at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the Department of State Services (DSS) presents fresh forensic evidence linking the defendants to the crime scene....

Reading Time: 2 minutesMinister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for promptly signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, describing the move as a decisive step toward strengthening Nigeria’s democratic process and ensuring more credible elections. According...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has ordered the immediate closure of areas covered by Mining Licence 11810 in Zuraq, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, following the reported deaths of villagers allegedly exposed to toxic gaseous emissions while mining...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) confirms that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is in its custody as of the close of work on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in connection with an ongoing investigation. According to a statement...

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Bola Tinubu has signed a landmark Executive Order to ensure the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues into the Federation Account, aiming to curb wasteful spending, eliminate duplicative structures, and safeguard critical resources for national development. According to Mediaplusng.com, the Executive...

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Bola Tinubu declares that the 2026 Ramadan, coinciding with the Christian Lenten season, presents a unique opportunity for Nigerians to strengthen unity, promote peace, and reinforce national stability. According to Mediaplusng.com, the President made the remarks while officially opening the 2026 Ramadan...

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agree to deepen bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Germany, focusing on security, power infrastructure, and railway development. According to Mediaplusng.com sources, the discussion takes place during a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, highlighting both leaders’...