Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 19th February 2026
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 19th February 2026 on some of the nation newspapers .
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target=_blank>Cardoso Tasks Central Banks, DFIs On Africa’s Growth
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has said that Africa must grow, industrialise, create jobs, expand opportunities, and lift millions out of poverty, while also decarbonising and building climate resilience. Mr Cardoso recently stated in his keynote speech at the Egypt 30by30 Programme organised by the Central Bank of…
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target=_blank>Taraba Gov, Kefas Debunks Cash For Defection’ To APC Allegation
…says no rift with TY Danjuma …vows to deliver state to Tinubu in 2027 Governor of Taraba State, Agbuzu Kefas, has dismissed the rumour that his recent defection from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was financially induced. The governor, while responding to questions from newsmen after a…
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target=_blank>Kwara APC Holds Peaceful Congress Across 193 Wards
Kwara State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Wednesday held congresses across the 193 wards of the state, indicating the emergence of the party leadership at that level. Widely covered by the Screening and Appeals Committee from the national secretariat of the party, the exercise was peaceful and carnival-like across many of the…
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target=_blank>NSA Demands Adequate Funds For Enhanced National Security
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has requested a supplementary budget to make available additional funds to the intelligence community to respond to national security issues. The NSA made this request during a budget appraisal and defence with the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence. Represented by the Permanent Secretary,…
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target=_blank>Three Fear Killed, Others Injured As APC Congress Turn Violent In Ondo
Violent clashes during the ongoing Ward Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) left three people feared killed and several others injured in Idanre and Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. In Idanre Local Government, New Telegraph gathered that the election in most of the wards was characterised by violence and shooting by…
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target=_blank>NGX Gains N684bn As 34 Stocks Rally
The Nigerian equities market rebounded on Wednesday as renewed buying interest in major counters lifted market capitalisation by N684 billion. Data from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) Daily Official List showed that total market capitalisation increased to N122.24 trillion from N121.55 trillion recorded on Tuesday. In the same vein, the All-Share Index (ASI) rose to…
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target=_blank>Genocide Allegation: Rep Absolves Ebonyi Gov Of Complicity
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory, Hon. Chinedu Ogah, has dismissed allegations of genocide against the people of the Amasiri community levelled against the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru. Ogah, who represents Ezza South/Ikwo federal constituency of Ebonyi, described the allegations as “unfounded and misleading”. A human rights activist, Mrs…
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target=_blank>Ahmed Aliyu: The Governor That Delivers.
In today’s political climate, particularly with the 2027 elections on the horizon, the visibility of politicians will increasingly dominate the airwaves. Already, they are amplifying their achievements, highlighting milestones, and reinforcing their public presence in a bid to persuade voters that they merit another term in office. In the coming days, billboards will multiply, media…
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target=_blank>Residents Laud Adeleke’s Govt Over 3.6KM Iwo Dual Carriageway
…Infra-City Roads Interventions …3.6KM Iwo dual carriageway 50 per cent completed—Osun govt …Says 55.6KM Iwo/Osogbo/Ibadan road is splitted to three contractors for speedy completion The Osun State Government has divided the 55.6-kilometre Iwo/Osogbo/Ibadan road project among three contractors in a strategic move aimed at accelerating its completion and easing transportation challenges between Osun and Oyo…
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target=_blank>I’ve My Eyes On Ogun 2027, Ex-CBN Deputy Gov, Tunde Lemo Declares
A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Tunde Lemo has declared his interest in contesting the 2027 governorship election in Ogun state. Lemo disclosed this on Wednesday while participating in the ward congresses at Ward 12, Ita-Agemo, Isale-Igbein in Abeokuta, the state capital. The accomplished banker said his decision was…
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