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  • Mbappé Alleges Benfica Racist Slur Against Vinícius

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Mbappé Alleges Benfica Racist Slur Against Vinícius

    Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has alleged that Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni directed racial abuse at his teammate Vinicius Junior during a Champions League knockout play-off, causing a ten-minute suspension in the match. The incident […]

  • Naira Appreciates to Near Two-Year High Against Dollar

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Appreciates to Near Two-Year High Against Dollar

    The Nigerian Naira strengthened to its highest level in nearly two years against the US dollar in both official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in the country’s currency dynamics. […]

  • Simi Demands Death Penalty for Rapists in Nigeria Rape Crisis

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Simi Demands Death Penalty for Rapists in Nigeria Rape Crisis

    Nigerian Afrobeats star Simi has ignited a national debate after advocating for the death penalty for convicted rapists, a comment made against the backdrop of a reported surge in sexual assault cases across Nigeria. Simisola […]

  • Aiyedatiwa denies sponsoring APC chaos in Ondo State

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Aiyedatiwa denies sponsoring APC chaos in Ondo State

    Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has denied orchestrating the violent disruption of a stakeholders’ meeting by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, attributing the chaos to unaffiliated miscreants. His denial follows allegations from […]

  • Partisan Divide Over Real-Time Clause in Electoral Act

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Partisan Divide Over Real-Time Clause in Electoral Act

    A senior lawmaker has accused the leadership of Nigeria’s House of Representatives of partisan maneuvering during deliberations on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, as protests demanding tougher election integrity measures entered a second day at […]

  • Senegal: Repeal Anti-Gay, Anti-HIV Laws, Release Men

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Senegal: Repeal Anti-Gay, Anti-HIV Laws, Release Men

    Senegal Detains 12 Men Under Anti-Gay and HIV Criminalization Laws Dakar, Senegal – Senegalese authorities detained 12 men in the capital on February 9, charging them with “acts against nature” and the alleged intentional transmission […]

  • Tinubu Appoints Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador for 2027

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu Appoints Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador for 2027

    President Bola Tinubu has appointed Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as the Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for outreach, engagement, and mobilisation for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The appointment, which takes immediate effect, […]

  • FCT Youths Demand Open Budgeting for Area Councils

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on FCT Youths Demand Open Budgeting for Area Councils

    Youth groups in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) held a peaceful march on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday, calling for greater accountability and transparent budgeting practices ahead of this weekend’s Area Council […]

  • Data Privacy Hurdles Block Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Push

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Data Privacy Hurdles Block Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Push

    Data privacy concerns are emerging as a critical obstacle to Nigeria’s financial inclusion goals, shifting the challenge from digital infrastructure to public trust. Despite significant investments in connectivity and fintech, doubts over the security of […]

  • US Ambassador: Belgium Prosecutes Mohels Over Circumcision

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on US Ambassador: Belgium Prosecutes Mohels Over Circumcision

    The U.S. ambassador to Belgium has condemned the country’s prosecution of three Jewish mohels for performing ritual circumcisions without a medical license, prompting a diplomatic rebuke from Belgian authorities. Ambassador Bill White posted on social […]

  • El-Rufai Bitter Over 2007 Tinubu Survey Favored Ribadu

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on El-Rufai Bitter Over 2007 Tinubu Survey Favored Ribadu

    A former official of Nigeria’s main opposition party has attributed the recent public clash between former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to a political falling-out stemming from 2007. Akin […]

  • APC Blocks Manual Result Transmission

    By Ifunanya | February 18, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Blocks Manual Result Transmission

    Lawmaker Accuses Ruling Party of Undermining Election Integrity Amid House Clash A sharp division within Nigeria’s House of Representatives has emerged over proposed changes to election result transmission, with a federal lawmaker from Oyo State […]

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