Peter Obi Criticises Nigeria’s Debt Trajectory, Warns of “Debt Without Growth” Dilemma – Contrasts with Bangladesh’s Progress
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised fresh alarm over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, describing the current borrowing pattern as a classic case of “debt without growth” that…
CBN Cuts Monetary Policy Rate by 50 Basis Points to 26.50% in February 2026 MPC Meeting
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points from 27.00% to 26.50%, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced at the end…
Meta Strikes Multibillion-Dollar Chips-for-Stock Deal With AMD to Power AI Expansion
Meta Platforms announced on Tuesday, February 18, 2026, a major multiyear partnership with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) under which Meta will purchase billions of dollars worth of AMD semiconductors to…
U.S. House Committees Submit Report to White House on Alleged Persecution of Christians in Nigeria – Recommend Security Pact, Sanctions & Aid Conditions
The United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs have formally submitted a comprehensive report to the White House detailing their findings and recommendations on the alleged persecution of…
President Tinubu Hosts Governors Across Party Lines for Ramadan Iftar at State House, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday night, February 23, 2026, hosted governors from different political parties for a Ramadan Iftar at the State House, Abuja, in what political observers have…
Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Peter Akpe as New Deputy Governor Following Ewhrudjakpo’s Death
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has unanimously confirmed the nomination of Hon. (Dr) Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. The confirmation followed a rigorous screening…
FCT High Court Strikes Out ICPC Forgery Suit Against Mike Ozekhome (SAN)
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama has struck out a three-count forgery charge filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against…
DDNews Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 24 of February, 2026.
mp4 Your browser doesn’t support the video tag. Tinubu Vows to Establish State Police to Curb Insecurity: President Bola Tinubu has pledged to establish state police to tackle insecurity across…
Adebayor Tips Manchester City to Win 2025/26 Premier League Title After Arsenal’s 4-1 North London Derby Win
Former Arsenal and Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has predicted that Manchester City will ultimately win the 2025/26 Premier League title, despite Arsenal’s impressive 4-1 victory over Spurs in the North…
Fire Outbreak Engulfs Old Terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos – Renovation Site Affected
A fire outbreak has reportedly engulfed the old terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, a facility currently undergoing multi-billion-naira renovation works. The incident occurred, February 23, 2026.…