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  • Governors Defect to Ruling Party, Sparking Federalism Fear

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Governors Defect to Ruling Party, Sparking Federalism Fear

    The director of a prominent Abuja-based think tank has criticized recent defections by state governors to Nigeria’s ruling party, arguing the move contradicts the foundational principles of state creation and risks re-centralizing power. Dr. Sam […]

  • Trump, Petro Talk Drug Cartels, Sanctions at White House

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump, Petro Talk Drug Cartels, Sanctions at White House

    US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a meeting at the White House on Tuesday, a significant step in mending relations after a period of public acrimony over drug policy and regional […]

  • Fela Kuti Grammy Lifetime: African Music Award, Lagos Hails

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Fela Kuti Grammy Lifetime: African Music Award, Lagos Hails

    Lagos State Government has praised the family of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti following his posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, calling it a landmark moment for African music and culture. The award, presented on January 31, […]

  • ISWAP Timbuktu Triangle Camps Destroyed, 70 Escape

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on ISWAP Timbuktu Triangle Camps Destroyed, 70 Escape

    Nigerian troops operating under Joint Task Force North East’s Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have destroyed three major detention facilities used by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) within the Timbuktu Triangle, a notorious forested […]

  • APC Chairman: Rivers Political Dispute Outside My Jurisdiction

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Chairman: Rivers Political Dispute Outside My Jurisdiction

    The national leadership of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has moved to delineate its role in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, stating that a high-profile dispute involving the state governor falls outside […]

  • Groundhog Day 2026: Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Groundhog Day 2026: Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

    For the 139th consecutive year, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter during the annual Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The famed groundhog saw his shadow at dawn on February 2, 2026, at […]

  • Nigeria Oil Investment Leads Africa $18.2bn 28 Plans

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Oil Investment Leads Africa $18.2bn 28 Plans

    Nigeria secured $18.2 billion in new oil and gas investments in 2025, emerging as Africa’s top destination for final investment decisions (FIDs) in the sector, according to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), […]

  • Lassa Fever Outbreak in Benue Infects Healthcare Workers

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Lassa Fever Outbreak in Benue Infects Healthcare Workers

    Benue State Declares Lassa Fever Outbreak as Healthcare Workers Among Infected Benue State, Nigeria, has officially declared a Lassa fever outbreak following a concerning rise in cases and fatalities, including the infection of four healthcare […]

  • Tammy Abraham Agreed Nigeria, Chose England: Pinnick

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Tammy Abraham Agreed Nigeria, Chose England: Pinnick

    Ex-NFF Chief Pinnick Claims Tammy Abraham Initially Agreed to Play for Nigeria Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has revealed that Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham once agreed to represent the Super Eagles […]

  • Tshisekedi at Minerals Summit to Revive Washington Accords

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Tshisekedi at Minerals Summit to Revive Washington Accords

    President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will attend a U.S.-hosted Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, D.C., on February 4, a meeting that presents a key opportunity to reinvigorate the stalled Washington […]

  • Kogi Schools Closure Security Move Until Feb 16

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on Kogi Schools Closure Security Move Until Feb 16

    The Kogi State government has ordered the immediate shutdown of all primary and secondary schools across the state, citing preventive security measures. The closure, announced on Tuesday, affects both public and private institutions and accelerates […]

  • APC Demands Tinubu Remove Sabotaging Ministers for 2027

    By Ifunanya | February 3, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Demands Tinubu Remove Sabotaging Ministers for 2027

    A faction within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet, alleging that some ministers are sabotaging the government and warning that delays could undermine the party’s prospects […]

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