Latest News from Saturday, February 14th, 2026

The World Health Organization has criticised a proposed U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial involving newborns in Guinea-Bissau, describing the study as “unethical” over concerns it could expose infants to preventable harm.

Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar (rtd), the immediate past Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) inducted 15 brand-new aircraft and reactivated several older platforms during his tenure, alongside executing 589 infrastructure projects across its bases and formations.

Ahead of Lent 2026, Pope Leo XIV has called on Catholics worldwide to embrace fasting, listening, and community, urging believers to abstain from harsh words and rash judgment.

Pope Leo XIV has called on Christian lay people to live their faith through selfless acts of charity that respond to contemporary societal needs.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 18 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other commodities at the Apapa, Lekki, and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos.

The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review the 2027 general election timetable to avoid clashing with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

The chairman of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called for an end to the “extermination” of the Palestinian people, saying their suffering must stop as Africa faces conflicts across the world.

Nigerian football fans are waiting anxiously as FIFA prepares to make a crucial ruling on Monday, 16th February, over a petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) challenging the eligibility of players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in the 2026 World Cup African play-off final.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, on Friday, was presented with the 2025 New Telegraph Outstanding Governor of the Year award for projects.

Nigerian singer Davido, has officially withdrawn the custody suit involving his first daughter, Imade Adeleke, following a tense courtroom session that took an emotional turn.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has put to rest growing speculation over the hosting of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), confirming that Morocco will remain the official host of the continent’s flagship women’s football tournament.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to transition fully to paperless operations by the second quarter of 2026, setting an ambitious 48-hour cargo clearance window as part of sweeping trade facilitation reforms.

At least six people have died and 28 others have tested positive for Lassa fever in Edo State, health authorities have confirmed, sparking the activation of emergency public health measures across the state.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is consulting widely and may seek legislative intervention following concerns that the scheduled dates for the 2027 general elections clash with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.