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  • Nasri Slams Mourinho Over Vinicius Goal Celebration

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Nasri Slams Mourinho Over Vinicius Goal Celebration

    Former Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has publicly disputed comments made by manager José Mourinho regarding Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior’s goal celebration, reigniting a debate on sporting conduct in high-stakes matches. The incident stems from […]

  • El-Rufai in ICPC Custody, Odinkalu Demands Accountability

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on El-Rufai in ICPC Custody, Odinkalu Demands Accountability

    Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is now in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), following his arrest by the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after his […]

  • Abuja FCT Area Council Elections: ADC vs APC in Wike-Backed Contest

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Abuja FCT Area Council Elections: ADC vs APC in Wike-Backed Contest

    Voters in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, will elect local government chairmen and councillors on Saturday, February 21, 2025. The polls will be held across six area councils: Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), […]

  • Commodities Boom Strengthens Rand against US Dollar

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Commodities Boom Strengthens Rand against US Dollar

    Rand Strengthens Amid Global Shifts and Commodities Boom The South African rand has appreciated significantly against the US dollar over the past year, moving from R18.49 to R16.05. This appreciation is part of a broader […]

  • UNCTAD Advises Nigeria to Diversify from Oil Revenue

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on UNCTAD Advises Nigeria to Diversify from Oil Revenue

    The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has urged Nigeria to accelerate economic diversification away from crude oil, warning that commodity dependence creates fragile economies and fails to generate sufficient quality employment. The advice […]

  • FCT Election: Tinubu OKs Work-Free Day, Movement Restriction

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on FCT Election: Tinubu OKs Work-Free Day, Movement Restriction

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced a public holiday and restricted movement to facilitate the upcoming area councils elections in the territory. In a broadcast on Thursday, Minister Wike […]

  • ZLP Demands Full Vote Count in FCT Elections, INEC Must Test IREV

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on ZLP Demands Full Vote Count in FCT Elections, INEC Must Test IREV

    ZLP Chair Warns INEC Must Count All Votes in FCT Area Council Polls The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Nwanyanwu, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the […]

  • Naira Depreciates Further in Official Market vs USD

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Depreciates Further in Official Market vs USD

    The Nigerian naira experienced divergent movements across foreign exchange markets on Thursday, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data, weakening at the official window while strengthening in the parallel market. This split performance highlights […]

  • Lagos ports set to receive 28 fuel, container vessels

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos ports set to receive 28 fuel, container vessels

    A total of 28 vessels, carrying petroleum products, containerised cargo, and other commodities, are scheduled to arrive at Lagos ports between February 19 and February 28, according to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The authority’s […]

  • Macron Tells Meloni to Stay in Lane on Activist Killing

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Macron Tells Meloni to Stay in Lane on Activist Killing

    French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to refrain from commenting on France’s internal affairs, following her remarks on the killing of a French far-right activist in Lyon. The activist, Quentin […]

  • NGX Lists First Commercial Paper with Dangote Cement

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on NGX Lists First Commercial Paper with Dangote Cement

    The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has recorded its first-ever Commercial Paper (CP) listing, marking a significant step in the development of the country’s short-term debt market. The milestone was achieved with the admission of two […]

  • EFCC Partisan Bias Against Opposition Alleged by ADC

    By Ifunanya | February 20, 2026 | Comments Off on EFCC Partisan Bias Against Opposition Alleged by ADC

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of demonstrating political bias, claiming the anti-graft agency predominantly targets opposition figures while shielding allies of the ruling party. Bolaji Abdullahi, […]

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