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  • European Stocks, Dollar Up in Subdued Asian Markets

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on European Stocks, Dollar Up in Subdued Asian Markets

    European stocks and the U.S. dollar gained ground on Monday amid a truncated trading session in Asia, as markets in Shanghai, Seoul, and Taipei remained closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. Hong Kong and […]

  • Ramaphosa Urges South Sudan Ceasefire, Fair Elections

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Ramaphosa Urges South Sudan Ceasefire, Fair Elections

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged an immediate end to all violence in South Sudan, following a high-level African Union summit focused on resolving the country’s protracted conflict. Speaking at the conclusion of the […]

  • Lagos Ports Await 36 Ships with Petroleum, Goods

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos Ports Await 36 Ships with Petroleum, Goods

    Thirty-Six Vessels Scheduled to Arrive at Lagos Ports with Mixed Cargo Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that thirty-six ships carrying a diverse range of goods are expected to berth at […]

  • Nigeria Inflation Drops to 15.1% in January 2026

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Inflation Drops to 15.1% in January 2026

    Nigeria’s inflation rate edged down to 15.1 per cent in January 2026 from 15.15 per cent in the previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Monday. The marginal decline follows the statistic […]

  • Momodu Urges George to End Anti-Atiku Sentiment Over Bid

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Momodu Urges George to End Anti-Atiku Sentiment Over Bid

    Dele Momodu, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has publicly called on Bode George, a former top official of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to cease his criticism of Atiku Abubakar’s presidential […]

  • Avalanche Derails Train in Switzerland, Five Injured

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Avalanche Derails Train in Switzerland, Five Injured

    A regional train derailed in southern Switzerland on Monday morning, injuring five people and forcing the evacuation of more than two dozen passengers, police confirmed. The accident occurred near the mountain village of Goppenstein as […]

  • Inflation Rate in Nigeria Declines to 15.10% Jan 2026

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Inflation Rate in Nigeria Declines to 15.10% Jan 2026

    Nigeria’s headline inflation rate unexpectedly eased to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, a slight decline from 15.15 per cent in December, official data shows. The figure contradicts earlier analyst predictions of a rise toward […]

  • Deputy Senate President Barau Donates N100m After Singer Market Fire

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Deputy Senate President Barau Donates N100m After Singer Market Fire

    Kano Market Fire: Deputy Senate President Donates N100m for Recovery, Promises Modern Fire Facility Following a destructive fire at Singer Market in Kano, the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Barau Jibrin, has donated N100 […]

  • Osimhen chases Galatasaray UCL goals record vs Juventus

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Osimhen chases Galatasaray UCL goals record vs Juventus

    Victor Osimhen has the opportunity to claim a landmark individual achievement as Galatasaray prepare for their UEFA Champions League playoff tie against Juventus. The Nigerian striker needs just two goals to surpass Burak Yılmaz’s club […]

  • ADC: INEC Silent on Wike’s Tinubu Threat in FCT Polls

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on ADC: INEC Silent on Wike’s Tinubu Threat in FCT Polls

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of “complicity” over its failure to respond to a public threat by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, […]

  • US Intercepts Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on US Intercepts Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil

    The US military intercepted and boarded the Panama-flagged oil tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean overnight on Sunday, the Pentagon announced. The vessel was targeted for carrying Venezuelan crude oil under US sanctions, marking […]

  • Inflation in Nigeria eases to 15.10% in January 2026 NBS

    By Ifunanya | February 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Inflation in Nigeria eases to 15.10% in January 2026 NBS

    Nigeria’s inflation rate has shown a modest decline, easing to 15.10 percent in January 2026 from 15.15 percent in December 2025, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. This […]

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