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  • INEC: Parties Responsible for Low FCT Voter Turnout

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on INEC: Parties Responsible for Low FCT Voter Turnout

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected criticism over low voter participation in the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils elections, with a top official stating that mobilising voters is the primary responsibility […]

  • Mikel Obi slams Benfica’s Mourinho on Vinicius Jr racism

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Mikel Obi slams Benfica’s Mourinho on Vinicius Jr racism

    Former Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi has publicly criticised manager José Mourinho following the Portuguese coach’s comments on the recent racism allegations involving Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior. The incident occurred during the Champions League […]

  • COMESA probes Meta for WhatsApp Business AI dominance abuse

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on COMESA probes Meta for WhatsApp Business AI dominance abuse

    The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCPC) has initiated a formal investigation into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, alleging the company abused its dominant market position by restricting access to its WhatsApp Business API for certain […]

  • Naira Weakens Against Dollar in Parallel, Official Markets

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Weakens Against Dollar in Parallel, Official Markets

    The Nigerian Naira weakened sharply in the parallel foreign exchange market on Monday, falling to N1,370 per US dollar, according to Bureau de Change operators in Abuja. This marks a notable depreciation of N40 from […]

  • Farmer Governor Bago: Visionary Reformer on 52nd Birthday

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Farmer Governor Bago: Visionary Reformer on 52nd Birthday

    Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has congratulated his Niger State counterpart, Mohammed Umar Bago, on his 52nd birthday, praising his leadership and policy focus. The message, issued through a statement by Governor Radda’s Chief […]

  • US Women’s Hockey Gold Overshadowed by Trump at 2026 Olympics

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on US Women’s Hockey Gold Overshadowed by Trump at 2026 Olympics

    Lead The United States women’s ice hockey team’s gold medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics was immediately overshadowed by a political intervention when former President Donald Trump invited the team to the White House […]

  • INEC Warns of Election Tech Glitches Amid Infrastructure Hurdles

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on INEC Warns of Election Tech Glitches Amid Infrastructure Hurdles

    An Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner, Muhammed Haruna, has cautioned that technological systems in elections will inevitably encounter operational glitches, emphasizing the need for a gradual approach to implementation. His remarks follow the […]

  • Global Internet Censorship: The New Trench Warfare

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Global Internet Censorship: The New Trench Warfare

    A global shift toward tighter internet regulation is accelerating, with nations across the political spectrum implementing new controls on digital platforms, according to analysts. This trend, described by some observers as a “cyber-thermidorian reaction,” sees […]

  • Lisandro Martinez Ruled Out vs Everton with Calf Injury

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Lisandro Martinez Ruled Out vs Everton with Calf Injury

    Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez will miss Monday’s Premier League fixture against Everton due to a minor calf injury. The Argentinian international is expected to return to training later this week. The absence was confirmed […]

  • Nigeria, ECOWAS Solar PV for 15 Health Centers, Schools

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria, ECOWAS Solar PV for 15 Health Centers, Schools

    The Nigerian government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has partnered with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to install solar photovoltaic systems in 15 public health and education facilities across the country. […]

  • Attack threat: Journalists report Amasiri WhatsApp plot Edda

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Attack threat: Journalists report Amasiri WhatsApp plot Edda

    A media group in Ebonyi State has alleged that members of the Amasiri community are planning a fresh attack on the Edda people, citing intercepted audio recordings as evidence. The claims heighten tensions in a […]

  • Odinkalu: INEC Failed FCT Election, Not Ready for 2027

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Odinkalu: INEC Failed FCT Election, Not Ready for 2027

    Former Nigerian Rights Chief Accuses Election Commission of FCT Poll Failure A former chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission has issued a scathing assessment of the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections, accusing the […]

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