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Day: February 16, 2026

Kano: Real cause of Singer market fire incident revealed

The Federal Fire Service has said that a solar battery explosion was responsible for the fire outbreak in Singer market in Kano. Public Relations Officer of Kano State Command of the Service, Al-Hassan Kantin, made this known on Monday in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’. DAILY POST reports that a fire outbreak destroyed…

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No 25% on building materials — NRS clarifies

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed claims circulating online that the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 will impose a 25 per cent tax on building materials, construction funds and related transactions, describing the information as false and misleading. In a public notice dated February 16, 2026, the Service clarified that the Nigeria Tax Act 2025…

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‘Your record of service remains undeniable’, Atiku hails El-Rufai on birthday

A former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on his birthday, describing him as a man of “intellect, courage, and uncommon sagacity.” In a message shared on his verified X handle on Monday, Atiku said El-Rufai’s record of public service and clarity of purpose remained evident despite what he termed…

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Ghana seeks extradition of Russian blogger accused of secretly filming women

Ghana plans to request the extradition of a Russian man accused of secretly filming his sexual encounters with women and sharing the footage online without their consent. The suspect, described by African and Russian media as a self-styled “pick-up artist” and online blogger in his 30s, reportedly travelled to Ghana to covertly record his interactions…

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AON backs state airlines, warns against regulatory breaches

By Dickson Omobola Following growing interest by some state governments in establishing airlines without first obtaining an Air Operator Certificate, AOC, but partnering with carriers that hold the licence, Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has said their entry is not a problem, provided they comply with existing rules and regulatory requirements. An AOC is a…

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Abuja court ruling on VIO powers doesn’t apply nationwide — Lagos Govt

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has clarified that the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) operations does not invalidate enforcement activities in Lagos. The Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro, said viral interpretations suggesting that the appellate court ruling applies across Nigeria are misleading….

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Tompolo’s Tantita has helped Nigeria improve oil production output – Coalition

The Coalition of Civil Rights Organizations for Good Governance has condemned the campaign of calumny directed at TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited which is owned by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo. The group by its coordinator, Comrade Jude Ochiagha and Secretary General, Kolawole Abe, said it has observed a coordinated barrage of misleading media…

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