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  • Kanam Chairman Abandons People to Bandits, Lives in Jos

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Kanam Chairman Abandons People to Bandits, Lives in Jos

    A concerned resident has publicly challenged the Executive Chairman of Kanam Local Government Council in Nigeria’s Plateau State, accusing him of dereliction of duty by residing outside the council area amid ongoing terrorist and bandit […]

  • Lagos Opposition Lawmaker Defends ADC Switch Over APC

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos Opposition Lawmaker Defends ADC Switch Over APC

    Osafile Stella, the sole opposition member in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has disclosed experiencing public ridicule following her defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), instead of aligning […]

  • Lottery-funded old-age home unfinished, SIU probes R36.8m spend

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Lottery-funded old-age home unfinished, SIU probes R36.8m spend

    R36.8-Million Lottery-Funded Old-Age Home in South Africa Remains Incomplete After Nine Years A lottery-funded old-age home in eDumbe, northern KwaZulu-Natal, remains unfinished nearly a decade after funding was approved, with over R36.8-million spent and no […]

  • Bank Customers Transfer After CBN Recapitalization Deadline

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Bank Customers Transfer After CBN Recapitalization Deadline

    Dr. Uju Ogunbunka, President of the Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria (BCAN), has assured depositors that their funds remain secure despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) strict recapitalization deadline of March 31, 2025. Speaking […]

  • VAT Removal Won’t Stop Nigeria’s High Rent, Cement Blamed

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on VAT Removal Won’t Stop Nigeria’s High Rent, Cement Blamed

    Nigerian real estate stakeholders have dismissed the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on land and rent as an ineffective solution to the nation’s persistent housing affordability crisis, pointing instead to escalating construction costs and […]

  • Israel Ahead in Weapons, Graham Urges US Investment

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Israel Ahead in Weapons, Graham Urges US Investment

    US Senator Lindsey Graham has proposed a shift in American military support for Israel, suggesting direct investment in its defense industry rather than conventional aid. The Republican senator made the comments in Tel Aviv on […]

  • Nigeria Food Inflation Drops to Single Digits CPPE Reacts

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Food Inflation Drops to Single Digits CPPE Reacts

    Nigeria’s food inflation rate fell to 8.89 percent in January 2026, marking the first time it has dropped to single digits since 2015, according to official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The […]

  • APC Cross River Error: Late General, Justice in Invite List

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Cross River Error: Late General, Justice in Invite List

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has issued a formal apology after mistakenly including deceased Major General Edward Ushie Unimna and Justice Emmanuel Agim, a former Supreme Court justice and current Vice […]

  • Lagos: VIS Operations Lawful, FCT Ban Not Nationwide

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos: VIS Operations Lawful, FCT Ban Not Nationwide

    Lagos State Government Affirms Legality of Vehicle Inspection Operations Following Court Ruling Clarification The Lagos State Government has moved to clarify the scope of a recent Court of Appeal judgment, stating that a ruling which […]

  • Nigeria Customs Clarifies Exchange Rate Application from CBN

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Customs Clarifies Exchange Rate Application from CBN

    Nigeria Customs Service Affirms Exclusive Use of Central Bank Forex Rates in Valuation Process The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a detailed clarification on its foreign exchange rate application for trade valuation, stating it […]

  • UN Chief: Decolonization, Climate Action for 17 Territories

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on UN Chief: Decolonization, Climate Action for 17 Territories

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a renewed global push to complete the decolonization process, noting that 17 territories remain under colonial rule more than six decades after the UN’s formal decolonization drive began. […]

  • Arbeloa on Mourinho: No Surprises in Champions League Clash

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Arbeloa on Mourinho: No Surprises in Champions League Clash

    Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa has stated that he is fully prepared for the tactical approach of Benfica head coach José Mourinho ahead of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg encounter at the […]

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