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  • APC Chief Dismisses ADC as Weak, Claims 5-1 Strength Edge

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Chief Dismisses ADC as Weak, Claims 5-1 Strength Edge

    The National Chairman of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has asserted his party’s dominant position in the country’s political landscape, dismissing the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a negligible force. […]

  • South Africa National Minimum Wage Rises to R30.23 in 2026

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on South Africa National Minimum Wage Rises to R30.23 in 2026

    South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) will increase to R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026, Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth announced on Tuesday. The adjustment, up from R28.79, represents a R1.44 rise for […]

  • Naira gains $17.45 as forex reserves hit $46.59bn

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira gains $17.45 as forex reserves hit $46.59bn

    The Nigerian Naira recorded a significant appreciation against the US dollar across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Tuesday, marking a sharp turnaround from the previous day’s decline. According to data from the […]

  • Moscow Pauses Strikes on Kiev Until Feb 1 Amid Winter

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Moscow Pauses Strikes on Kiev Until Feb 1 Amid Winter

    Russia observed a week-long pause in strikes against Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities until February 1, a development confirmed by US President Donald Trump following his personal request to President Vladimir Putin. The temporary […]

  • Grammy: Nigerian Culture Clash Over Chioma Adeleke’s Outfit

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Grammy: Nigerian Culture Clash Over Chioma Adeleke’s Outfit

    The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Ovie, has publicly criticised the fashion choices of Nigerian attendees at the recent 68th Grammy Awards, stating they failed to represent Nigerian culture […]

  • US Troops Deployed to Nigeria for Counterterrorism Operations

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on US Troops Deployed to Nigeria for Counterterrorism Operations

    The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has officially confirmed the deployment of a limited contingent of U.S. troops to Nigeria, marking the first public acknowledgment of American boots on the ground since airstrikes were conducted […]

  • APC’s Youthful Membership Rises to 49%, Ages 18-35

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on APC’s Youthful Membership Rises to 49%, Ages 18-35

    Nigeria’s Ruling APC Reports Significant Increase in Youth Membership Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has recorded a substantial rise in membership among young people, with nearly half of its members now aged […]

  • Lookman Reveals Simeone Talk Before Atletico Transfer

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Lookman Reveals Simeone Talk Before Atletico Transfer

    Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has completed his move from Atalanta to Atlético Madrid, with the forward confirming he held positive discussions with manager Diego Simeone before the transfer. The deal, finalized in the winter window, […]

  • Nigerian stock market: market cap gains N332bn, ASI up 0.31%

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigerian stock market: market cap gains N332bn, ASI up 0.31%

    The Nigerian stock market extended its recent gains on Tuesday, as the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 516.93 points, or 0.31 percent, to close at 165,901.57. The positive performance mirrored a rise in total […]

  • Seif al-Islam, Gadhafi’s Reformist Son, Killed in Zintan

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Seif al-Islam, Gadhafi’s Reformist Son, Killed in Zintan

    Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the eldest son of former Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi and a prominent figure from the ousted regime, has been killed in the town of Zintan, Libyan officials confirmed on Tuesday. The circumstances […]

  • EFCC Arrests Kannywood Actress Samha Inuwa for Naira Abuse

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on EFCC Arrests Kannywood Actress Samha Inuwa for Naira Abuse

    Kannywood actress Samha Inuwa is in custody following her arrest by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged currency mutilation. Inuwa was apprehended on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, by operatives from the EFCC’s […]

  • Tinubu’s Intervention Perpetuates Rivers Wike-Fubara Crisis

    By Ifunanya | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu’s Intervention Perpetuates Rivers Wike-Fubara Crisis

    President Bola Tinubu’s attempt to mediate the political conflict between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike is likely to worsen rather than resolve the situation, according to political analyst […]

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