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  • Aondoakaa: Akume Key to Alia Win, Calls for APC Discipline

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Aondoakaa: Akume Key to Alia Win, Calls for APC Discipline

    Former Attorney-General of the Federation Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has asserted that Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia’s 2023 election victory was made possible by the political machinery of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George […]

  • Rubaya Coltan Mine Battle Over US Military Aid Deal

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Rubaya Coltan Mine Battle Over US Military Aid Deal

    A fierce battle is underway in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for control of the Rubaya coltan mine, a site of strategic importance linked to a proposed minerals-for-security deal with the United States. Fighting in […]

  • Recapitalization: 13 Nigerian Banks Yet to Meet CBN Target

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Recapitalization: 13 Nigerian Banks Yet to Meet CBN Target

    Thirteen Nigerian banks have not yet satisfied new capital requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with a key March 31, 2026 deadline approaching. The disclosure was made by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso […]

  • Bello Turji Terror Suspects to Stand Trial In Absentia

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Bello Turji Terror Suspects to Stand Trial In Absentia

    Abuja Court Orders Trial in Absentia for Five Terror Suspects Linked to Bello Turji The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the trial of five suspects accused of supporting the terrorist network of notorious […]

  • Trump UFO Order: Hegseth Will Learn with Public on Aliens

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump UFO Order: Hegseth Will Learn with Public on Aliens

    US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has stated he will determine alongside the public whether the Pentagon holds records on extraterrestrial life, following an executive order from President Donald Trump demanding the release of all […]

  • ADC Leader Dismisses Recent Polls as 2027 Election Indicator

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on ADC Leader Dismisses Recent Polls as 2027 Election Indicator

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the significance of recent off-cycle elections for its 2027 general election prospects, asserting that victories by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in by-elections and local polls do […]

  • IBEDC Gets Only 50% Power from TCN, To Buy from Gencos

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on IBEDC Gets Only 50% Power from TCN, To Buy from Gencos

    The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) is receiving only 50% of its required power supply from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), a shortfall the new management says is severely impacting its service delivery. Tunde […]

  • CBN Cuts Interest Rate by 50 Basis Points to 26.50% from 27%

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on CBN Cuts Interest Rate by 50 Basis Points to 26.50% from 27%

    Nigeria’s Central Bank has reduced its key monetary policy rate by 50 basis points to 26.50%, the first cut in more than a year as inflationary pressures show tentative signs of easing. The decision was […]

  • Nigeria’s CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 26.50% from 27%

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria’s CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 26.50% from 27%

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its key monetary policy rate by 50 basis points to 26.50 percent, marking a modest easing in its tight stance as the country’s monetary policy committee seeks […]

  • El-Rufai in ICPC detention as bail application pending

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on El-Rufai in ICPC detention as bail application pending

    Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai remains in detention at the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), with his bail application still pending, according to a statement from his […]

  • IGP Egbetokun Resigns at Tinubu’s Request, Disu to Replace

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on IGP Egbetokun Resigns at Tinubu’s Request, Disu to Replace

    Nigeria’s Police Chief Resigns at President’s Request, Ending Controversial Tenure Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned following a request from President Bola Tinubu, multiple sources confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES. The development […]

  • DSS Walida Case: Forced Conversion, Court Order Defied

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on DSS Walida Case: Forced Conversion, Court Order Defied

    DSS Accused of Defying Court Order in Case of Allegedly Abducted Teenager The Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria faces mounting pressure over its handling of a case involving Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, a teenager […]

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