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  • Ramaphosa Sends Troops to Curb Gang Violence, Illegal Mining

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on Ramaphosa Sends Troops to Curb Gang Violence, Illegal Mining

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops to assist police in combating gang violence in the Western Cape and illegal mining in Gauteng, declaring organised crime the […]

  • Federal Free Metering: BEDC Installs 75,000 Meters

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on Federal Free Metering: BEDC Installs 75,000 Meters

    Benin Electricity Distribution Company Receives 75,000 Free Meters from Federal Government The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has taken delivery of 75,000 electricity meters under the Nigerian Federal Government’s nationwide free metering programme, with installations […]

  • APC: Adeleke Flouts Airport Directive, Ede Development

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on APC: Adeleke Flouts Airport Directive, Ede Development

    The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of inequitable development, claiming his administration concentrates state projects in his hometown of Ede while ignoring a federal directive to […]

  • Nasboi Traumatic Heartbreak, Quits Love Again

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on Nasboi Traumatic Heartbreak, Quits Love Again

    Nigerian digital creator and musician Nasiru Lawal, widely known by his stage name Nasboi, has publicly disclosed experiencing a traumatic heartbreak, stating he is not presently open to pursuing new romantic relationships. The announcement was […]

  • Shehu Sani Condemns N36m Health Sector Allocation for 2025

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on Shehu Sani Condemns N36m Health Sector Allocation for 2025

    A former Nigerian senator has publicly criticized the federal government over reports indicating a minuscule allocation of just 36 million naira (approximately $22,000 USD) to the national health sector for the 2025 fiscal year, describing […]

  • INEC Proposes N873.78B Budget for 2027 Nigeria Elections

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on INEC Proposes N873.78B Budget for 2027 Nigeria Elections

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has submitted a proposed budget of 873.78 billion naira to the National Assembly for the conduct of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The request, presented by INEC Chairman Professor Joash […]

  • FGM Ban: Liberia’s 2025 Act Sparks Legislative Debate

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on FGM Ban: Liberia’s 2025 Act Sparks Legislative Debate

    A coalition of 17 human rights organizations is intensifying pressure on Liberia’s legislature to pass a permanent ban on Female

  • Naira Depreciates vs Dollar, Erases Three-Day Gain

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Depreciates vs Dollar, Erases Three-Day Gain

    The Nigerian Naira reversed its recent gains on Thursday, depreciating at the official foreign exchange market for the first time this week amid ongoing volatility in the country’s currency system. Data from the Central Bank […]

  • Nigeria Stocks Rise for 4th Day as Gains Hit N283bn

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Stocks Rise for 4th Day as Gains Hit N283bn

    The Nigerian stock market extended its bullish momentum for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, as investors netted fresh gains of N283 billion. According to data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), total market capitalization […]

  • Pete Edochie’s son seeks DSS arrest Tiktoker over death hoax

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on Pete Edochie’s son seeks DSS arrest Tiktoker over death hoax

    The family of veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie has formally petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria’s domestic security agency, to arrest a TikTok user responsible for spreading a false report of the actor’s […]

  • Israel Charges Two for Polymarket Iran Strike Insider Bets

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on Israel Charges Two for Polymarket Iran Strike Insider Bets

    Israeli authorities have charged a military reservist and a civilian with exploiting classified information to place highly profitable bets on Polymarket regarding Israeli military operations against Iran last year. The charges, which include serious security […]

  • Hajj 2026: Kano Screens, Immunises 1,253 Pilgrims

    By Ifunanya | February 13, 2026 | Comments Off on Hajj 2026: Kano Screens, Immunises 1,253 Pilgrims

    The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has screened and immunised 1,253 prospective pilgrims as part of preliminary health preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. This medical assessment, conducted at the Hajj Camp Clinic, is a […]

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