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  • ActionAid Alleges Tampered Results in FCT Polls

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on ActionAid Alleges Tampered Results in FCT Polls

    The NigeriaFCT Area Council election concluded over the weekend has been overshadowed by allegations of result sheet tampering and delayed transmissions from polling units, according to a senior election observer. Andrew Mamedu, Country Director of […]

  • Tems Surpasses Tyla in African Spotify Monthly Listeners

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Tems Surpasses Tyla in African Spotify Monthly Listeners

    Nigerian singer Tems has become the African artist with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify, reaching 38.3 million and surpassing South Africa’s Tyla, who holds 38.2 million. The milestone underscores Spotify’s role as a primary […]

  • Devaluation, High Prices Mar Libya’s Ramadan Festivities

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Devaluation, High Prices Mar Libya’s Ramadan Festivities

    Libyans are observing Ramadan with traditional feasts and family gatherings, yet a deepening economic crisis overshadowed by political division is eroding living standards across the oil-rich nation. Hyperinflation, currency devaluation, and critical shortages of essential […]

  • AU condemns Zamfara terror, urges joint action to save civilians

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on AU condemns Zamfara terror, urges joint action to save civilians

    African Union Condemns Deadly Zamfara Attack, Demands Release of Abductees The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned a recent terrorist assault in Nigeria’s Zamfara State, calling for urgent regional cooperation to protect civilians and secure […]

  • APC Affirms Wike’s Constitutional Right to Back Any Candidate

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Affirms Wike’s Constitutional Right to Back Any Candidate

    Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike possesses the constitutional right to support political candidates from any party. Morka’s comments followed […]

  • Kunle Afod Nollywood Actor Marriage Breakup Rumors

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Kunle Afod Nollywood Actor Marriage Breakup Rumors

    Nigerian actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod is the subject of widespread speculation regarding the status of his marriage to Desola Afod, following unconfirmed reports of a separation. According to a report by Media Talk Africa, […]

  • US-France Row Over Radical Leftism Killing

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on US-France Row Over Radical Leftism Killing

    France has summoned the US ambassador to Paris following statements from the Trump administration that linked the killing of a French right-wing activist to a rise in “violent radical leftism,” sparking a diplomatic disagreement. The […]

  • EFCC Arrests 20 for Vote Buying in FCT Area Council Polls

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on EFCC Arrests 20 for Vote Buying in FCT Area Council Polls

    Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 20 individuals for alleged electoral offences linked to the just-concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. The arrests, executed on February 21, 2026, followed intelligence-led […]

  • APC Defends Electoral Act as Pragmatic Amid Tech Hurdles

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Defends Electoral Act as Pragmatic Amid Tech Hurdles

    The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives adopted a practical approach in passing the Electoral Amendment Act, 2022, according to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the […]

  • Super Eagles Coach Chelle Demands $130k, Gara-Gombe Slams

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Super Eagles Coach Chelle Demands $130k, Gara-Gombe Slams

    The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) faces mounting pressure over the future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, as former Gombe State Football Association chairman Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe publicly condemned the prospect of a contract […]

  • Capital Importation Surge Not Boosting Nigeria Productivity

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Capital Importation Surge Not Boosting Nigeria Productivity

    Nigeria’s capital importation rebounded sharply in the third quarter of 2025, rising 380 percent year-on-year to $6,014.77 billion from $1,252.66 billion in the same period of 2024, according to official data. The surge has been […]

  • M23 and Congo Army Clash in Eastern DRC Despite Ceasefire

    By Ifunanya | February 23, 2026 | Comments Off on M23 and Congo Army Clash in Eastern DRC Despite Ceasefire

    Fighting has resumed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between the national army and the M23 rebel group, shattering a recently proposed ceasefire and heightening fears of further escalation. The violence undermines diplomatic efforts led […]

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