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  • Tropical Cyclone Gezani Kills 31, 250K Affected in Madagascar

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Tropical Cyclone Gezani Kills 31, 250K Affected in Madagascar

    Tropical Cyclone Gezani has left a trail of destruction across eastern Madagascar, with national authorities confirming at least 31 fatalities and dozens more injured. The National Office for Risk Management and Civil Protection (BNGRC) reported […]

  • PenCom Regulation Boosts Nigerian Stock Market N881bn

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on PenCom Regulation Boosts Nigerian Stock Market N881bn

    The Nigerian equity market extended its bullish run on Wednesday, as renewed investor appetite for leading stocks propelled the market capitalisation up by N881 billion. The positive momentum was underpinned by significant buying in large- […]

  • Akpabio’s Manual Transmission Plan Reverses Electoral Reform

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Akpabio’s Manual Transmission Plan Reverses Electoral Reform

    Activist Alleges National Assembly Undermined Electoral Reforms Through Manual Transmission Clause Abuja-based activist Deji Adeyanju has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the National Assembly (NASS) of undermining Nigeria’s electoral reforms by including provisions for […]

  • NGX Continues Rally with N881bn Portfolio Value Gain

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on NGX Continues Rally with N881bn Portfolio Value Gain

    The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) maintained its upward trajectory on Wednesday, as a surge in large-cap equities propelled market capitalization upward by N881 billion. The gain, representing a 0.78 percent increase, lifted total market value to […]

  • Ramaphosa Launches Mandela Rules Academy at Historic Prison

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Ramaphosa Launches Mandela Rules Academy at Historic Prison

    President Cyril Ramaphosa launched a new training academy at Drakenstein Correctional Facility on Wednesday, marking 36 years since Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. The Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy is the first facility in Africa […]

  • Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show with celebrity cameos

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show with celebrity cameos

    The Super Bowl LX halftime show, headlined by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, continued the event’s tradition of high-profile guest appearances, featuring a diverse array of stars during the performance on Sunday. Bad Bunny, one […]

  • EU in Energy Emergency on Shift from Russian Gas to US LNG

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on EU in Energy Emergency on Shift from Russian Gas to US LNG

    The European Union has entered “emergency mode” over soaring energy costs as it grapples with the economic fallout of moving away from cheap Russian pipeline gas, French President Emmanuel Macron has warned. Speaking at the […]

  • House Votes to End Trump’s Emergency Tariffs on Canada

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on House Votes to End Trump’s Emergency Tariffs on Canada

    The US House of Representatives has voted to challenge President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on Canada, setting up a confrontation with the White House over presidential trade authority. The resolution […]

  • Naira Stronger Against US Dollar in Official, Black Markets

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Stronger Against US Dollar in Official, Black Markets

    The Nigerian Naira strengthened against the US dollar across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Wednesday, marking sustained appreciation in the nation’s currency. According to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data, the official […]

  • BBNaija’s Bambam, Teddy A Unfollow Amid Marital Rumours

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on BBNaija’s Bambam, Teddy A Unfollow Amid Marital Rumours

    Big Brother Naija alumni and former power couple Teddy A and Bambam have unfollowed each other on Instagram, fueling ongoing speculation about a marital crisis. A verification by Media Talk Africa confirms that the pair, […]

  • NBA Chief: Judges as Political Tools Muzzle Free Speech

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on NBA Chief: Judges as Political Tools Muzzle Free Speech

    The President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has alleged that judges and magistrates in Nigeria are frequently acting as instruments of politicians and influential figures, particularly in […]

  • NPC Identifies FCT Poll Security Risks Ahead of 2026 Vote

    By Ifunanya | February 12, 2026 | Comments Off on NPC Identifies FCT Poll Security Risks Ahead of 2026 Vote

    The National Peace Committee (NPC) has identified several areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as potential security hotspots ahead of the Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. The committee has urged security […]

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