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  • Nigeria Bans Direct Primaries After Peter Obi ADC Allegation

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Bans Direct Primaries After Peter Obi ADC Allegation

    A former presidential aide has alleged that former presidential candidate Peter Obi and his allies are advocating for the adoption of direct primary elections within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), even as Nigeria’s electoral law […]

  • Lassa fever: Kwara State has no confirmed case after death

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Lassa fever: Kwara State has no confirmed case after death

    Kwara State Health Authorities Confirm Imported Lassa Fever Case, No Local Transmission The Kwara State Ministry of Health has confirmed that a recent death involved a laboratory-positive case of Lassa fever, but stressed that there […]

  • Jigawa Leads Nigeria’s Voter Registration Surge

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Jigawa Leads Nigeria’s Voter Registration Surge

    Jigawa State has recorded the highest number of new voter registrations in Nigeria’s ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, according to data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). For Phase II, Week Six […]

  • Nigeria Power Debt Hits N6.6trn, N501bn Bond Inadequate

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Power Debt Hits N6.6trn, N501bn Bond Inadequate

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies (GENCOs), Dr. Joy Ogaji, has stated that the Federal Government’s N501 billion power sector bond is insufficient to address the escalating legacy debt owed […]

  • Robert Mugabe’s Son Arrested After Shooting Guard in Hyde Park

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Robert Mugabe’s Son Arrested After Shooting Guard in Hyde Park

    Bellarmine Mugabe Arrested After Security Guard Shot at Johannesburg Home Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been arrested following the shooting of a security guard at a […]

  • FERMA Proposes ₦230 Billion 2026 Budget for Road Maintenance

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on FERMA Proposes ₦230 Billion 2026 Budget for Road Maintenance

    The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has proposed a ₦229.999 billion budget for 2026 to enhance national road maintenance and connectivity, presenting the plan to the National Assembly’s joint committees. Minister of State for Works […]

  • Lagos APC Defends Tinubu’s Electoral Act 2026 from Opposition

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos APC Defends Tinubu’s Electoral Act 2026 from Opposition

    Lagos APC Defends Tinubu’s Assent to Electoral Act 2026 Amid Criticism The Lagos State chapter of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed widespread criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s recent signing of the Electoral […]

  • Spanish Police Chief Resigns After Rape of Subordinate

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Spanish Police Chief Resigns After Rape of Subordinate

    Spain’s national police chief, Jose Angel Gonzalez, has resigned following a criminal complaint accusing him of raping a subordinate at an official residence, according to a report by El Pais. A Madrid judge accepted the […]

  • Super Falcons Squad for Cameroon Friendlies Without Oshoala

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Super Falcons Squad for Cameroon Friendlies Without Oshoala

    Nigeria’s Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has announced a 25-player squad for two upcoming friendly matches against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses. The fixtures are part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup […]

  • PDP’s Dantani Withdraws AMAC Race for APC Maikalangu

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on PDP’s Dantani Withdraws AMAC Race for APC Maikalangu

    The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate, Hon. Zadna Dantani, has withdrawn from the February 21, 2026, Area Council elections to endorse his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, Hon. Christopher […]

  • Benue Demolishes Illegal Structures for Road Dualisation

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Benue Demolishes Illegal Structures for Road Dualisation

    Benue State Begins Demolition of Illegal Structures for Major Road Dualisation Project The Benue State Government has commenced the removal of illegal structures along the Savannah Roundabout to Government House corridor in Makurdi, the state […]

  • Ramadan Drone Strike Sudan Water Well 26 Killed 15 Children

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Ramadan Drone Strike Sudan Water Well 26 Killed 15 Children

    A drone strike on the first day of Ramadan killed 26 civilians, including 15 children, in Um Rasuma, West Kordofan, as they gathered at a village well for drinking water, rights monitors reported. Fourteen others […]

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