Latest News from Sunday, February 15th, 2026

The Nigerian Senate will reconvene on Tuesday, February 17, at 11 a.m., Senate Clerk Emmanuel Odo announced Sunday.

Nine worshippers abducted during a midnight vigil at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon have been released after a week in captivity, the Benue State Police confirmed Sunday.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on Sunday denied any involvement in terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, or cattle rustling, stressing it has never condoned violence.

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has disowned media reports claiming certain disputed crude oil and gas wells have been recommended for ceding to specific oil-producing states, insisting that no such decision has been taken.

A devastating fire at the Singer Market in Kano has destroyed goods and property worth billions of naira and left seven people unaccounted for, causing widespread loss and distress among traders and residents.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to undertake a one-day official visit to Adamawa State on Monday, for the commissioning of several completed infrastructure projects and the groundbreaking of new initiatives.

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially dismissed a fraudulent admission letter circulating on social media and messaging platforms, warning the public not to fall for the scam and to rely only on official sources for information about entry into the prestigious military institution.

The Nigeria Customs Service has launched a new digital One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform to cut cargo clearance at Nigeria’s ports to just 48 hours, a major step to reduce bureaucratic delays and boost trade efficiency.

The first group of United States military personnel has arrived in Nigeria as part of a new deployment aimed at deepening cooperation with Nigerian forces in the fight against terrorism, officials confirmed on Friday.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing the apex bank of failing to account for an alleged ₦3 trillion of public funds and demanding full transparency and accountability.

Troops of the Nigerian Army under 6 Brigade/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered weapons during an intelligence-led operation in Taraba State.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested a China-based Nigerian businessman, Ibeanu Vincent Chukwudulue, and two Angolan nationals, Mbandu Martins Makiadi and Ngoma Wilson Fernando.

Former Kaduna Central senator Shehu Sani has called for a full investigation into the administration of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, alleging financial impropriety and abuse of office during his tenure.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has launched a Fire Marshal Club to strengthen community participation in fire prevention and emergency response across Lagos.

President Xi Jinping says China will remove tariffs on imports from almost all African countries starting May 1, according to state media.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival is a strong sign that security and stability are improving across Nigeria.