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  • Benue State Lassa Fever: Four Health Workers Die, Cases Rise

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Benue State Lassa Fever: Four Health Workers Die, Cases Rise

    The Benue State Government has confirmed the deaths of four health workers amid a rising Lassa fever outbreak, as suspected cases in the region exceed 60. State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Paul Ogwuche, […]

  • Emefiele Witness Denies Direct Funds, Says Via Assistant

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Emefiele Witness Denies Direct Funds, Says Via Assistant

    A former Zenith Bank staff member testifying in the trial of ex-Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele stated he never received money directly from Emefiele but acted on instructions conveyed through the governor’s personal assistant. Richard […]

  • Mourinho: Benfica vs Wounded Real Madrid in CL First Leg

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Mourinho: Benfica vs Wounded Real Madrid in CL First Leg

    Benfica manager José Mourinho has outlined a measured approach for his team’s UEFA Champions League playoff first leg against Real Madrid, emphasizing intelligence and confidence while acknowledging the threat posed by the Spanish giants. Speaking […]

  • La Sape in Kinshasa: Fashion as Dignity and Livelihood

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on La Sape in Kinshasa: Fashion as Dignity and Livelihood

    In Kinshasa, dozens of impeccably dressed Congolese sapeurs gathered at a tomb to honour Stervos Niarcos, the musician who died in 1993 and is revered as the spiritual father of La Sape. The tribute highlighted […]

  • Russia Marks Navalny Grave Anniversary Amid Poison Test Fallout

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Russia Marks Navalny Grave Anniversary Amid Poison Test Fallout

    Foreign diplomats from several European nations joined mourners at the grave of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Sunday, marking the second anniversary of his death in a rare public demonstration of international solidarity. The […]

  • Peter Obi Mobilizes Votes for ADC in FCT Elections

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Peter Obi Mobilizes Votes for ADC in FCT Elections

    Former presidential candidate Peter Obi campaigned in Abuja’s Kado-Kuchi district on Monday, rallying support for African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidates ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. […]

  • Economic Benefits for US Key to Durable Iran Accord

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Economic Benefits for US Key to Durable Iran Accord

    Iran has stated that any enduring nuclear agreement with the United States must include tangible economic benefits for Washington, a condition that highlights the complex dynamics of renewed indirect talks. The comments from Iranian Deputy […]

  • Billboard Called Rema One-Hit Wonder Sparks Outrage

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Billboard Called Rema One-Hit Wonder Sparks Outrage

    Billboard Faces Backlash Over ‘One-Hit Wonder’ Label for Rema International music publication Billboard is facing significant online criticism after designating Nigerian artist Rema as a “one-hit wonder” in a resurfaced social media post. The controversy […]

  • Akwa Ibom Refutes Oil Wells Return, Supreme Court Upholds

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Akwa Ibom Refutes Oil Wells Return, Supreme Court Upholds

    Akwa Ibom State Denies Reports of Oil Well Transfer to Cross River The Akwa Ibom State Government has firmly denied media speculation that 76 oil wells legally owned by the state may be transferred to […]

  • APC Kano Leadership: 60/40 Between Defectors, Existing Members

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Kano Leadership: 60/40 Between Defectors, Existing Members

    APC Reaffirms 60/40 Leadership Formula in Kano State Amid Calls for Unity The All Progressives Congress (APC) has restated its commitment to a 60/40 leadership-sharing formula in Kano State, reserving 60 percent of key party […]

  • European Stocks, Dollar Up in Subdued Asian Markets

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on European Stocks, Dollar Up in Subdued Asian Markets

    European stocks and the U.S. dollar gained ground on Monday amid a truncated trading session in Asia, as markets in Shanghai, Seoul, and Taipei remained closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. Hong Kong and […]

  • Ramaphosa Urges South Sudan Ceasefire, Fair Elections

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Ramaphosa Urges South Sudan Ceasefire, Fair Elections

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged an immediate end to all violence in South Sudan, following a high-level African Union summit focused on resolving the country’s protracted conflict. Speaking at the conclusion of the […]

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