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  • Naira Depreciates to N1,355.37/$ in Official Forex Market

    By Ifunanya | February 25, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Depreciates to N1,355.37/$ in Official Forex Market

    The Naira weakened further against the US dollar in Nigeria’s official foreign exchange market on Tuesday, continuing a recent depreciation trend despite Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) interventions to boost dollar supply. According to CBN […]

  • Akwa United’s Offor vows bounce back after Stormers SC loss

    By Ifunanya | February 25, 2026 | Comments Off on Akwa United’s Offor vows bounce back after Stormers SC loss

    Akwa United head coach Paul Offor has pledged to guide his team past a recent Nigeria National League (NNL) setback, following a 3-1 loss to Stormers SC in matchday 11 action. The defeat, suffered at […]

  • Bester Loses Court Bid for Laptop, Better Jail Conditions

    By Ifunanya | February 25, 2026 | Comments Off on Bester Loses Court Bid for Laptop, Better Jail Conditions

    Three significant developments across South Africa highlight ongoing challenges and proceedings in the nation’s justice system, governance, and infrastructure. The Free State High Court dismissed a legal application by convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester, […]

  • Naira to ₦1,000/$ Barred by CBN FX Intervention: Shettima

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira to ₦1,000/$ Barred by CBN FX Intervention: Shettima

    The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) intervention in the foreign exchange market this week prevented a rapid appreciation of the naira, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima. He stated that without the central bank’s actions, […]

  • Punch the Monkey Integrates: Viral Sensation’s Social Progress

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Punch the Monkey Integrates: Viral Sensation’s Social Progress

    A viral baby macaque named Punch is showing signs of improved social integration at Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo, following an unprecedented global outcry for his wellbeing. Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque, first attracted worldwide […]

  • Okemesi Nigerian Comic Actor Dead After Drugs Complication

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Okemesi Nigerian Comic Actor Dead After Drugs Complication

    Nigerian comic actor Bamidele Tope Saint, widely known by his stage name Okemesi, has died. He passed away at a hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at approximately 11:50 a.m., following complications from medical treatment. […]

  • Atiku Demands El-Rufai Bail Over Health, Safety Fears

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Atiku Demands El-Rufai Bail Over Health, Safety Fears

    Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigeria’s Federal Government to either guarantee the health and safety of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai or grant him bail immediately, warning that authorities would be held […]

  • INEC Denies 1,219 Vote Inflation in FCT Poll

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on INEC Denies 1,219 Vote Inflation in FCT Poll

    INEC Debunks Viral Claim of Over 1,200 Votes from Polling Unit with 345 Voters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly denied a viral social media report claiming that a polling unit in the […]

  • Schizophrenia Nottingham killer released over race fears

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Schizophrenia Nottingham killer released over race fears

    An ongoing public inquiry has revealed critical failures in mental health and policing systems preceding the 2023 Nottingham triple murder, where Valdo Calocane, a man diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, fatally stabbed three people and seriously […]

  • Owen: Gyokeres Weaknesses Despite Arsenal Derby Brilliance

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Owen: Gyokeres Weaknesses Despite Arsenal Derby Brilliance

    Former England striker Michael Owen has offered a nuanced assessment of Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres, praising his work rate and finishing while simultaneously noting several weaknesses in his game. Owen’s comments follow Gyokeres’ impressive two-goal […]

  • Peter Obi escapes assassination attempt in Edo State

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Peter Obi escapes assassination attempt in Edo State

    Former Nigerian Presidential Candidate Peter Obi Survives Assassination Attempt A failed assassination attempt targeted former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and other political figures in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday, according to multiple […]

  • 2024 Edo LP Candidate Akpata Defects to ADC for New Nigeria

    By Ifunanya | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on 2024 Edo LP Candidate Akpata Defects to ADC for New Nigeria

    Olumide Akpata, 2024 Edo LP Governorship Candidate, Defects to ADC Benin City, Edo State — Barrister Olumide Akpata, the 2024 Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate for Edo State, officially defected to the African Democratic Congress […]

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