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  • Olasco Films Slams Actors as Ingrates Over Allegations

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Olasco Films Slams Actors as Ingrates Over Allegations

    Veteran Nigerian movie marketer Akeem Olatunji Balogun, known as Olasco Films, has publicly rejected allegations of financial misconduct and industry blacklisting made by two actors, labelling them “ingrates.” The dispute emerges from separate accusations by […]

  • UN Report Demands Libya Stop Human Trafficking, Abuses

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on UN Report Demands Libya Stop Human Trafficking, Abuses

    The United Nations has issued a urgent call for major reforms by both Libya’s UN-backed government and a rival administration to protect the rights of migrants and refugees, citing systematic and severe human rights violations. […]

  • Prof Gusau Commends Wike’s Bold FCT Infrastructure Reforms

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Prof Gusau Commends Wike’s Bold FCT Infrastructure Reforms

    Professor Aminu Gusau, former Coordinating Director of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has praised Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike for his decisive leadership and infrastructure renewal efforts in Abuja. […]

  • Vote Competence, Not Ethnicity in FCT Polls

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Vote Competence, Not Ethnicity in FCT Polls

    Abuja Residents Urged to Prioritise Merit in Upcoming Area Council Polls As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) prepares for area council elections on Saturday, a prominent figure from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has called […]

  • Oil Prices Drop on Hopeful Iran-US Negotiation Progress

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil Prices Drop on Hopeful Iran-US Negotiation Progress

    Oil prices declined on Tuesday following an optimistic response from Iranian officials during nuclear talks with the United States, reversing earlier gains spurred by heightened rhetoric from President Donald Trump. The shift came after Iranian […]

  • Pulses for Urban Youth: From Modesty to Excellence

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Pulses for Urban Youth: From Modesty to Excellence

    World Pulses Day Highlights Shift from Staple to Modern Food Choice The Food and Agriculture Organization’s World Pulses Day theme, “Pulses of the world: from modesty to excellence,” reflects a growing transformation in how pulses […]

  • Measles-Rubella Vaccine Safety: UBTH Denies Death Reports

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Measles-Rubella Vaccine Safety: UBTH Denies Death Reports

    The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) in Nigeria has denied false and misleading reports circulating in media and social media that children died after receiving the measles-rubella vaccine, stating these claims are inaccurate and […]

  • 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 […]

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