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  • Kanjama Elected LSK President Amid Kenya’s High-Stakes Elections

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Kanjama Elected LSK President Amid Kenya’s High-Stakes Elections

    Charles Kanjama has been elected the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), securing a decisive victory in an election held on Thursday. Kanjama received 3,728 votes, defeating former Vice President Peter Wanyama, […]

  • France Denies Sending Troops to DRC, Confirms Training

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on France Denies Sending Troops to DRC, Confirms Training

    A photograph circulating this week claiming to show French soldiers in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has prompted a firm denial from Paris. The French embassy in Kinshasa clarified that its military personnel […]

  • Salary Arrears: Cross River Civil Servants to Picket AG

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Salary Arrears: Cross River Civil Servants to Picket AG

    Cross River Civil Servants Threaten Picket Over Unpaid Salaries A group of civil servants in Nigeria’s Cross River State has threatened to picket the office of the Accountant-General over the non-payment of their salaries, some […]

  • Tinubu’s Electoral Act Faces Criticism Over Power Snatching

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu’s Electoral Act Faces Criticism Over Power Snatching

    Nigerian Opposition Figure Alleges New Electoral Law Embodies “Snatching” of Power A senior figure in Nigeria’s opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of institutionalising the seizure of political power through […]

  • Ukraine Weaponizes Paralympics Boycott Over Russia, Belarus

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Ukraine Weaponizes Paralympics Boycott Over Russia, Belarus

    Ukraine and Lithuania have announced a boycott of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympics in response to the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) decision to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under […]

  • Cat Breast Cancer FBXW7 Mutation Offers Human Treatment Hope

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Cat Breast Cancer FBXW7 Mutation Offers Human Treatment Hope

    A joint international study has found that domestic cats with certain cancers share key genetic mutations with humans, offering a promising new model for developing targeted breast cancer treatments. Published in Science, the research highlights […]

  • Van der Vaart: Arsenal Lack World-Class Stars for Derby

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Van der Vaart: Arsenal Lack World-Class Stars for Derby

    Rafael van der Vaart, the former Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder, has stated that Arsenal’s current squad does not contain any players who meet the standard of world-class status. His comments, made ahead of Sunday’s Premier […]

  • Simi Criticized After TikToker Mirabel’s False Rape Allegation

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Simi Criticized After TikToker Mirabel’s False Rape Allegation

    Nigerian singer Simi has faced significant online criticism after a viral TikTok rape allegation was retracted by its originator, sparking renewed debate over sexual violence claims and false accusations. The controversy began on February 18 […]

  • Taraba Judiciary Reforms Include Digitization and 2026 Rules

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Taraba Judiciary Reforms Include Digitization and 2026 Rules

    Taraba State judiciary unveils reforms to boost efficiency, transparency The Taraba State Judiciary has launched comprehensive reforms to enhance service delivery and ensure greater transparency in the administration of justice, Chief Judge Justice Joel Agya […]

  • ADC’s Moses Paul Warns Wike: AMAC Votes Must Count

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on ADC’s Moses Paul Warns Wike: AMAC Votes Must Count

    ADC Candidate for AMAC Warns FCT Minister Against Interfering in Council Polls Dr. Moses Paul, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship, has urged Federal Capital Territory (FCT) […]

  • Trump’s Gaza Board Secures $7bn, International Troop Pledges

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump’s Gaza Board Secures $7bn, International Troop Pledges

    Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace” convened its first meeting in Washington on Thursday, securing pledges totaling $7 billion from nine nations to fund the reconstruction of Gaza. The initiative, which […]

  • Boko Haram Burns Three Fish Trucks in Borno, Drivers Escape

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Boko Haram Burns Three Fish Trucks in Borno, Drivers Escape

    Insurgents Burn Three Fish Trucks in Borno Attack, Drivers Flee Suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents intercepted and set fire to three commercial trucks carrying fish in Borno State on […]

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