RAMADAN 2026: MOON SIGHTING TO DETERMINE 1ST DAY OF FASTING
By Micah JonahFebruary 16, 2026 Muslims across the world are awaiting the sighting of the crescent moon to determine the commencement of Ramadan 2026, the ninth month of the Islamic…
IRAN, US SET FOR FRESH NUCLEAR SHOWDOWN AS ARAGHCHI MEETS IAEA BOSS IN GENEVA
By Micah Jonah, February 16, 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, for a crucial second round of nuclear talks with the United States, in what…
INDIA HOSTS GLOBAL AI SUMMIT, WORLD LEADERS, TECH CEOs CONVERGE IN NEW DELHI
By Micah Jonah, February 16, 2026 India has kicked off a major global summit on artificial intelligence, drawing heads of state, ministers and top technology executives to deliberate on governance,…
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM OVER ALLEGED OIL WELLS TRANSFER — GOV ENO
RismadarVoice ReportersFebruary 16, 2026 Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reassured residents that there is no cause for alarm over reports alleging the transfer of oil wells from…
TROOPS NEUTRALIZE TWO SUSPECTED TERRORISTS, RECOVER WEAPONS IN ONDO
RismadarVoice ReportersFebruary 16, 2026 Troops of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralized two suspected armed terrorists during a tactical operation in Ondo State. The operation was…
ABIA GOVT TO PAY SALARY ARREARS OF FORMER COUNCILLORS
RismadarVoice ReportersFebruary 16, 2026 The Abia State Government has announced plans to begin the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to former Local Government Councillors who served between 1999 and…
US HEALTH REGULATORS TO REVIEW SAFETY STATUS OF PROCESSED FOOD INGREDIENTS
By Micah JonahFebruary 16, 2026 The administration of US President, Donald Trump is set to review the safety classification of several processed food ingredients following a fresh push by Health…
ZELENSKYY CRITICIZES US PRESSURE ON UKRAINE IN PEACE TALKS
By Micah Jonah16 February 2026 Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern over United States-led peace negotiations with Russia, warning that Kyiv is being asked too often to make concessions…
IRAN WARNS TRUMP AGAINST WAR RHETORIC, SAYS ANY CONFLICT WILL BE‘A LESSON’
Micah JonahFebruary 16, 2026 Iran’s armed forces have issued a stern warning to the United States, saying any military confrontation would carry serious consequences for Washington. Chief of Staff of…
SHETTIMA RETURNS AFTER AU SUMMIT IN ETHIOPIA
RismadarVoice ReportersFebruary 16, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union Heads…
