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Politics

February 16, 2026

Tinubu: Trump called Nigeria ‘disgraced country’ because certificate forger is president, Obi declares

Mr Obi took a jab at President Bola Tinubu, referring to the controversies surrounding his certificate.

Peter Obi
February 16, 2026

Senator seeks 16-year single tenure for president in Nigeria

Kenneth Eze (APC-Ebonyi) has called for a nationwide debate on replacing Nigeria’s current two-term, four-year presidential cycle with a single 16-year tenure.

President Bola Tinubu
February 16, 2026

El-Rufai plotting to cause nationwide unrest, damage Tinubu’s govt: Presidency

“Mallam El-Rufai has two clear intentions…. One, to create…an atmosphere of fear and unrest, and then damage the government…,” said the presidential adviser.

El-Rufai with ADC chieftains
February 16, 2026

Nigeria lacks infrastructure for real-time transmission of election results: Lawmaker

Kenneth Eze (Ebonyi Central) says Nigeria lacks the infrastructure for seamless real-time electronic transmission of election results before the 2027 elections.

Kenneth Eze (Ebonyi Central)
February 16, 2026

Abia: APC endorses Tinubu, affirms Benjamin Kalu as state leader

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Abia have adopted President Bola Tinubu as the party’s sole presidential candidate for 2027.

Benjamin Kalu
February 16, 2026

Shettima returns to Abuja after AU summit in Addis Ababa

The vice-president secured the goodwill of the United Nations’ secretary general, António Guterres, who urged Nigeria to spearhead Africa’s quest for a new global order.

Vice President Shettima
February 16, 2026

SUBEB boss gives N18 million to 727 Katsina residents for Ramadan

Mr Radda said the cash gift would help alleviate beneficiaries’ economic hardship, especially as Ramadan approaches.

Abdullahi Faskari
February 16, 2026

Suspected criminals rounded up in Enugu, weapons, drugs seized: Police

The police command in Enugu says it has detained three suspects and recovered firearms, ammunition and hard drugs from them.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
February 16, 2026

Nigeria, Angola sign agreement to ease movement of diplomats, government officials

Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement to facilitate the movement of diplomats and government officials between the two countries.

Tuggar and Antonio
February 16, 2026

APGA clears aspirants for 2026 Anambra LG chairmanship primaries

APGA has released the list of cleared aspirants for its chairmanship primaries ahead of the 2026 local government elections in Anambra.

APGA members