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  • Rhino Poaching in South Africa Falls 16% Amid Anti-Trafficking

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Rhino Poaching in South Africa Falls 16% Amid Anti-Trafficking

    South Africa recorded a 16% decline in rhino poaching in 2025, with 352 animals killed, down from 420 in 2024, the country’s environment minister announced on Tuesday. Minister Willie Aucamp attributed the decrease to coordinated […]

  • Mogadishu’s First Modern Bowling Alley Signals Recovery

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Mogadishu’s First Modern Bowling Alley Signals Recovery

    Mogadishu, a capital long synonymous with conflict, has opened its first modern bowling alley, a tangible sign of the city’s cautious return to everyday life. The Feynuus Bowling Center, which commenced operations last year, offers […]

  • Fire Devastates Maradi Grand Market, Crippling Sahel Trade

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Fire Devastates Maradi Grand Market, Crippling Sahel Trade

    A devastating fire destroyed a significant portion of Maradi’s Grand Market in Niger late Saturday and into Sunday, severely impacting a critical commercial hub for regional trade across the southern Niger Republic and the wider […]

  • Benzema Text Destabilizes Ronaldo, Sparks Al-Nassr Strike

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Benzema Text Destabilizes Ronaldo, Sparks Al-Nassr Strike

    A text message from former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema contributed to Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent refusal to play for Al-Nassr, according to reports. The incident highlights growing tensions between the Portuguese star and his club […]

  • Bad Bunny Redefines American Identity at Super Bowl

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Bad Bunny Redefines American Identity at Super Bowl

    At Super Bowl LVIII, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny used the world’s most-watched halftime stage to present a broad, inclusive vision of American identity, directly challenging narrow perceptions of the term. His performance featured a […]

  • EU Plan to Bypass Hungary for Ukraine Limited Membership

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on EU Plan to Bypass Hungary for Ukraine Limited Membership

    The European Union is developing alternative accession pathways for Ukraine to bypass Hungary’s veto, according to diplomatic sources. The plan aims to offer Kiev a form of limited integration before it completes the full suite […]

  • Port Harcourt Refinery 90% Rehabilitated, Restart in a Week

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Port Harcourt Refinery 90% Rehabilitated, Restart in a Week

    The Port Harcourt refinery, Nigeria’s oldest petroleum processing facility, has undergone rehabilitation to approximately 90 percent completion and could resume operations within one week, according to the president of a key petroleum union. However, a […]

  • Lagos Landlords Rent Hikes Igbokwe Calls for Govt Regulation

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos Landlords Rent Hikes Igbokwe Calls for Govt Regulation

    Lagos tenants protest soaring rents, prompting political call for regulation Tenants in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, have taken to the streets to protest what they describe as unjustified and exorbitant rent increases by landlords and […]

  • Tinie Tempah Credits Igbo Roots for Creativity

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinie Tempah Credits Igbo Roots for Creativity

    Award-winning British rapper Tinie Tempah has publicly attributed his creative talent to his Nigerian Igbo ancestry, highlighting a tradition of excellence within the ethnic group. The multi-platinum artist made the revelation in a video shared […]

  • Blocking Mandatory E-Results Transmission to Rig Elections

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Blocking Mandatory E-Results Transmission to Rig Elections

    A prominent Islamic scholar and political activist has accused Nigerian lawmakers of attempting to sabotage the electronic transmission of election results to create opportunities for electoral manipulation. Dr. Usman Bugaje made the allegations during an […]

  • FAAN Cargo Tariff Rises 114% to N15/kg at Lagos Airport

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on FAAN Cargo Tariff Rises 114% to N15/kg at Lagos Airport

    The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and representatives of Customs Licensed Cargo Agents have agreed to a significant increase in cargo handling charges at Lagos’s Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), raising the tariff by 114.29 […]

  • Charly Boy Slams Nigerian Pastors for Profit Over Truth

    By Ifunanya | February 10, 2026 | Comments Off on Charly Boy Slams Nigerian Pastors for Profit Over Truth

    Nigerian entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, widely known as Charly Boy, has launched a sharp critique against Christian religious leaders in Nigeria, alleging that the vast majority prioritize financial gain over moral leadership. During an […]

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