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  • Copper Demand Boosts BHP Profit for Renewable Energy

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Copper Demand Boosts BHP Profit for Renewable Energy

    BHP Group reported a significant increase in half-year profit, driven by strong performance in its copper operations amid rising global demand for the metal used in electrical power and renewable energy infrastructure. The Australian mining […]

  • Oil Prices React to Trump Iran Threats in Holiday Lull

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil Prices React to Trump Iran Threats in Holiday Lull

    Oil prices fluctuated Tuesday following renewed threats from U.S. President Donald Trump targeting Iran, providing a focal point for markets otherwise subdued by extended holidays in major Asian financial centers. West Texas Intermediate crude rose […]

  • NWGF Launches Social Development Unit for IDP Policies

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on NWGF Launches Social Development Unit for IDP Policies

    Northwest Nigeria Establishes Regional Body to Coordinate Response to Internal Displacement The Northwest Governors’ Forum (NWGF) has launched a dedicated Social Development Unit to coordinate policies on internal displacement across Nigeria’s troubled Northwest region. The […]

  • Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection Unchallenged by Opposition

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection Unchallenged by Opposition

    An senior official of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that President Bola Tinubu faces no credible challenger for the 2027 presidential election, positioning the incumbent’s re-election as virtually assured. Joe Igbokwe, a […]

  • Kenya Airport Strike Ends Over Disputes

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Kenya Airport Strike Ends Over Disputes

    Workers at Kenya’s primary aviation hub, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), ended a strike on Tuesday that triggered significant delays and cancellations for both domestic and international flights, as well as disruptions to air traffic […]

  • Electronic Transmission Protest Tear Gassed in Abuja

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Electronic Transmission Protest Tear Gassed in Abuja

    A peaceful demonstration at Nigeria’s National Assembly in Abuja advocating for mandatory electronic transmission of election results escalated on Tuesday when security personnel deployed tear gas against the gathered citizens. The protest, attended primarily by […]

  • Senate Stalls Electoral Act Bill Over 2027 Election Timing

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Senate Stalls Electoral Act Bill Over 2027 Election Timing

    Senate Stalls Electoral Act Amendment Over 2027 Election Timing Concerns The Nigerian Senate has temporarily suspended its consideration of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, following a motion to rescind the bill […]

  • Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies, Presidential Candidate

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies, Presidential Candidate

    The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a defining leader in the American civil rights movement who later became a two-time presidential candidate and international mediator, has died at age 84. His family confirmed the passing on Tuesday, […]

  • Nigeria Health Ministry Orders Eight-Year Tenure Directors Disengaged

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Health Ministry Orders Eight-Year Tenure Directors Disengaged

    The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health has issued a directive for the immediate disengagement of all directors who have served eight years or more in the directorate cadre, affecting senior officials across the ministry, federal […]

  • Ukrainian Troops Train German Forces in Drone Warfare

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Ukrainian Troops Train German Forces in Drone Warfare

    Germany and Ukraine have finalized a plan for Ukrainian service members to train German troops in drone warfare and modern command and control technologies, a Bundeswehr spokesperson confirmed. The agreement, reached last Friday, formalizes the […]

  • Osimhen: Juventus Move Blocked by De Laurentiis, Joined Galatasaray (58 characters)

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Osimhen: Juventus Move Blocked by De Laurentiis, Joined Galatasaray (58 characters)

    Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed he actively pursued a transfer to Juventus last year before Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, blocked the move, setting the scene for a poignant Champions League encounter. Speaking to […]

  • Gold Rush in Springs South Africa Sparks Illegal Digging

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Gold Rush in Springs South Africa Sparks Illegal Digging

    Gold Rush Erupts in Former South African Mining Town Amid Unemployment Crisis Springs, South Africa – A reported gold discovery has triggered an informal gold rush in Springs, a town east of Johannesburg, drawing dozens […]

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