Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Thursday 19th February 2026
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target=_blank>CSOs pick holes in Electoral Act 2026
Civil Society Organizations including Cnetre for Media and Society (CEMESO), The Kukah Centre, International Press Centre, ElectHer, Nigeria Women Trust Fund, TAF Africa and Yiaga Africa have identified what they described as “dangerous loopholes” in the recently passed Electoral Bill 2026. At a press conference in Abuja, on Thursday, the CSOs condemned failure to address
target=_blank>‘The law must take its course’, King Charles reacts to brother’s arrest
Britain’s King Charles III on Thursday said that “the law must take its course” after police arrested his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. In a statement shared by Buckingham Palace, the monarch said, “What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in
target=_blank>Ramadan: Hisbah arrests 9 for allegedly eating in public
The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest of nine Muslims for allegedly eating in public on Wednesday, the first day of Ramadan. Hisbah’s Deputy Commander, Mujahid Aminudeen, said the suspects include two women and seven men. He explained that they were apprehended after being seen eating food in broad daylight, contrary to the
target=_blank>Several passengers injured in Plateau road crash
Many passengers sustained varying degrees of injury on Thursday morning when a Sharon bus collided with an 18-seater bus belonging to the University of Jos. The accident occurred at the Kwanan Randa sharp bend in Jibam, Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State. Sources from the community told our Correspondent that the bus belonging to
target=_blank>Donald Trump: I love Nicki Minaj
United States President Donald Trump has expressed admiration for American rapper Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, describing her as “so beautiful”. Speaking at a Black History Month event in Washington, the 79-year-old president praised the 43-year-old rapper’s appearance in remarks that quickly went viral on social media. In a video of the
target=_blank>Nigerian bags 8-year jail term over $1.3m cyber fraud in US
A United States federal court has sentenced a Nigerian national, Matthew A. Akande, to eight years in prison for orchestrating a cyber fraud scheme that defrauded the US government of more than $1.3 million. The sentencing was announced in a statement published on the official US government website. Akande, 37, who had been residing in
target=_blank>Court orders INEC to register NDP as new party
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the National Democratic Party (NDP) as a political party, ruling that the association met all constitutional and statutory requirements. The judgment was delivered by Hon. Justice M. G. Umar on February 16, following an originating summons filed on December
target=_blank>Goals, Assists, and xG: Breaking Down Europa League Attacking Stats
Goals, assists, and xG are the key attacking metrics that help fans understand how teams really perform in the Europa League. Also they explain not only who scored, but how chances were created and how dangerous a team was during the match. Stats give a clearer picture than the scoreline alone. The Europa League brings
target=_blank>Benue: Alia, Akume factions produce parallel APC excos
The parallel ward congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) organised by factions loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, have ended in Benue State, with both camps announcing separate ward executives across the 23 local government areas. The exercise, conducted on Wednesday, produced differing outcomes
target=_blank>EPL: Arteta urges Arsenal to channel ‘pain’ from Wolves draw into Tottenham clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his side to use the “pain” of a shock 2-2 draw with Wolves when they look to revive their Premier League title challenge against arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur. The Gunners were on course for a routine win on Wednesday after goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie put them 2-0
target=_blank>FCT dispatch riders protest ‘multiple taxation’
Thousands of dispatch riders in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, took to the streets on Thursday at the FCT Administration Secretariat in Abuja to protest what they described as “multiple taxation.” The riders called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to intervene and halt the alleged extortion. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN,
FCT dispatch riders protest ‘multiple taxation’
target=_blank>PENGASSAN calls for engagement to safeguard oil sector stability
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has called for continued stakeholder engagement following the Federal Government’s executive order restructuring oil and gas revenue remittances. PENGASSAN President, Mr. Festus Osifo, made the call on Thursday in Lagos during a news conference on the executive order and its implications for the oil
PENGASSAN calls for engagement to safeguard oil sector stability
target=_blank>ADC vows to mobilise Nigerians over Electoral Act amendment
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his swift approval of the Electoral Act Amendment, describing the move as a serious setback for Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the president’s quick assent to the controversial bill has signed
ADC vows to mobilise Nigerians over Electoral Act amendment
target=_blank>FCT Area Council elections: Wike declares Friday work-free day, restricts movement
Ahead of the Saturday, February 21, Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced a work-free day on Friday, as well as a restriction of movement from 8 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Saturday. The minister, who made this known in a special broadcast on national
FCT Area Council elections: Wike declares Friday work-free day, restricts movement
target=_blank>28 ships laden with petroleum, other commodities set to arrive Lagos ports
No fewer than 28 ships laden with petroleum products, commodities and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki Deep Sea ports in Lagos from February 19 to February 28. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated this in its publication, ‘Shipping Position’. NPA explained that 20 of the expected ships were carrying
28 ships laden with petroleum, other commodities set to arrive Lagos ports
target=_blank>Governor Fubara mourns Senator Mpigi
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South East Senatorial District in the Senate. In a tribute, Governor Fubara described the late senator as a brother, a committed politician, and one of the prominent leaders in Rivers State. He said Mpigi’s death
Governor Fubara mourns Senator Mpigi
target=_blank>Insurgency: Operation Savannah Shield’ launched in Kwara
Operation Savannah Shield officially took off in Kwara State on Thursday in what is a combined effort by the government and security forces to rout “all enemies of the state” in Kwara and neighbouring states, DAILY POST reports. The flag-off was performed by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede,
Insurgency: Operation Savannah Shield’ launched in Kwara
target=_blank>Abiodun commissions Lantoro–Oke-Yidi road, rolls out fresh infrastructure push in Ogun Central
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Thursday commissioned the Lantoro–Oke-Yidi–Isale Ake Junction Road in Abeokuta South Local Government Area, describing the project as part of a deliberate infrastructure drive aimed at deepening connectivity and economic growth across Ogun Central Senatorial District. With the latest commissioning, the governor said his administration has now completed 29
Abiodun commissions Lantoro–Oke-Yidi road, rolls out fresh infrastructure push in Ogun Central
target=_blank>Reform correctional system to focus on rehabilitation – IHRC-RFT
The Nigeria Chapter of the International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT) has called for urgent reform of the country’s correctional system to focus more on rehabilitation rather than punishment alone. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Country Director, Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, the commission stressed the need to reshape the justice
Reform correctional system to focus on rehabilitation – IHRC-RFT
target=_blank>Democracy under threat – ADC slams Tinubu over new Electoral Law
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has vowed to mobilise Nigerians to defend democratic values following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, describing the move as a setback to credible elections in the country. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party accused the
Democracy under threat – ADC slams Tinubu over new Electoral Law
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