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  • FCT Police restrict Abuja movement for Area Councils polls

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on FCT Police restrict Abuja movement for Area Councils polls

    The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a 12-hour restriction on movement across Abuja on February 21, ahead of the planned Area Councils’ elections. The curfew will be in effect from 6 a.m. […]

  • INEC Warns Against Vote Buying in FCT Area Council Elections

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on INEC Warns Against Vote Buying in FCT Area Council Elections

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a stern warning against vote buying ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections scheduled for February 17, 2024. The commission stated it will not […]

  • Mining Explosion Kills 33 in Plateau, Minister Shuts Mine

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Mining Explosion Kills 33 in Plateau, Minister Shuts Mine

    Deadly Explosion Rocks Plateau Mining Site, Minister Orders Shutdown A mining explosion in Nigeria’s Plateau State has resulted in multiple fatalities, with conflicting reports on the exact death toll. The incident occurred at an underground […]

  • Tinubu 2027: Cubana Chief Priest urges Igbo support for future president

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu 2027: Cubana Chief Priest urges Igbo support for future president

    Popular Nigerian socialite and barman Paschal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly urged the South-East region and the Igbo people to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Okechukwu argued […]

  • Uzodinma Advocates Harmony for APC Success in Imo Congresses

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Uzodinma Advocates Harmony for APC Success in Imo Congresses

    Imo Governor Urges APC Unity Ahead of State Congresses Owerri, Imo State—Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has urged internal cohesion among All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders as the party prepares for its nationwide Ward and […]

  • Nigerian GenCos’ N6tn Unpaid Invoices Threaten Power Supply

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigerian GenCos’ N6tn Unpaid Invoices Threaten Power Supply

    Power generation companies in Nigeria have revealed that unpaid invoices for electricity supplied to the national grid have reached approximately N6 trillion, a figure they say severely threatens the sector’s financial viability and ability to […]

  • Dog crosses finish line at Winter Olympics

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Dog crosses finish line at Winter Olympics

    During the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint qualifying race at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday, February 18, an unexpected participant briefly joined the competition. A stray dog wandered onto the course as athletes from […]

  • Trump Weighs Iran Leadership Strikes for Regime Change

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump Weighs Iran Leadership Strikes for Regime Change

    US President Donald Trump is reportedly reviewing significant military options against Iran, including strikes targeting political and military leadership, as tensions in the Middle East escalate, according to The Wall Street Journal. The president has […]

  • Naira Strengthens Against US Dollar Across FX Markets

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Strengthens Against US Dollar Across FX Markets

    The Nigerian naira appreciated significantly against the US dollar in both official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Monday, marking a notable turnaround from recent losses. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, […]

  • Nigeria-Germany Boost Security, Power, Railway, Arts, Skills

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria-Germany Boost Security, Power, Railway, Arts, Skills

    Nigeria, Germany Agree to Deepen Bilateral Ties in Energy, Security, and Rail Development ABUJA — Nigeria and Germany have committed to strengthening their long-standing bilateral relationship, with new agreements focusing on critical infrastructure, security cooperation, […]

  • Taraba Governor Kefas Rejects Bribe Claims, Pledges Tinubu Victory

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Taraba Governor Kefas Rejects Bribe Claims, Pledges Tinubu Victory

    Taraba Governor Denies Bribery in Defection to APC, Vows 100% Support for Tinubu in 2027 Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has rejected allegations that a bribe influenced his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party […]

  • Dangote Says Naira May Appreciate to N1,100 Per Dollar in 2026

    By Ifunanya | February 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Dangote Says Naira May Appreciate to N1,100 Per Dollar in 2026

    Dangote Projects Naira Appreciation to N1,100 per Dollar in 2026 Abuja — Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group and Africa’s wealthiest individual, has predicted a significant strengthening of the Nigerian naira, forecasting an exchange […]

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