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  • Iran Trade Partners Face Tariffs from Trump Executive Order

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on Iran Trade Partners Face Tariffs from Trump Executive Order

    US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening punitive tariffs on nations that maintain trade with Iran, a move announced days after pledging renewed talks with Tehran. The order, effective immediately, establishes a […]

  • Kenya drought spreads beyond north, 10 counties alert

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on Kenya drought spreads beyond north, 10 counties alert

    Drought has intensified across Kenya following one of the driest rainy seasons on record, with dry conditions now spreading into regions historically less affected by water scarcity. The World Health Organization reported that the 2025 […]

  • Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Open, Russia Neutral

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics Open, Russia Neutral

    The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opened on Friday with a spectacular ceremony at Milan’s San Siro stadium, simultaneously celebrated at venues across the Italian Alps. The event, the most geographically dispersed in Olympic history, highlighted […]

  • Trump First Lady Praise Signals Nigeria Unity, Says Oshiomhole

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on Trump First Lady Praise Signals Nigeria Unity, Says Oshiomhole

    Senator Adams Oshiomhole has characterized U.S. President Donald Trump’s public recognition of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, as a significant gesture promoting national unity and interfaith harmony. The senator, representing Edo North on the All […]

  • Abia Assembly Defection Boosts LP Majority

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on Abia Assembly Defection Boosts LP Majority

    The Labour Party (LP) has extended its majority in the Abia State House of Assembly following the defection of a lawmaker from the main opposition party, further consolidating the governing party’s control over the 24-seat […]

  • Pentagon Ends Harvard Ties Over Woke Indoctrination

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on Pentagon Ends Harvard Ties Over Woke Indoctrination

    The US Department of Defense has terminated all professional military education partnerships with Harvard University, effective from the 2026-27 academic year, citing ideological concerns and security risks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the decision, describing […]

  • Nigeria Senate Rejects Vote Transmission, Threatens Democracy

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Senate Rejects Vote Transmission, Threatens Democracy

    Nigeria’s Senate passed an amendment to the Electoral Act on Thursday that excludes mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results, a move that has sparked significant criticism from analysts and opposition figures who warn it […]

  • ADC’s 2027 Message: People Versus Their Oppressors

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on ADC’s 2027 Message: People Versus Their Oppressors

    John Odigie-Oyegun of ADC Predicts ‘People vs Oppressors’ Contest in 2027 Nigerian Elections ABUJA — John Odigie-Oyegun, Chairman of the Policy Manifesto Committee for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that Nigeria’s 2027 general […]

  • Saudi Pro League Seeks Ronaldo Successors Salah & Bruno

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on Saudi Pro League Seeks Ronaldo Successors Salah & Bruno

    The Saudi Pro League is preparing for a potential shift in its global marketing strategy, with reports indicating that Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes are being considered as future ambassadors. […]

  • Devex Power 50: Nigerians Pate, Makanju Get Tinubu’s Praise

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on Devex Power 50: Nigerians Pate, Makanju Get Tinubu’s Praise

    President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, and Anna Makanju, Vice President of Global Impact at OpenAI, for their selection to the influential Devex Power […]

  • Transparency Deficit Drives Nigeria Election Disputes

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on Transparency Deficit Drives Nigeria Election Disputes

    A Baze University professor of communications has identified a persistent lack of transparency as the core reason Nigeria’s elections are routinely contested, undermining the nation’s democratic consolidation. Abiodun Adeniyi made the remarks during an interview […]

  • NGX Gains N1.105 Trillion as Market Cap Hits N110 Trillion

    By Ifunanya | February 7, 2026 | Comments Off on NGX Gains N1.105 Trillion as Market Cap Hits N110 Trillion

    The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) concluded the trading week with significant gains, as market capitalisation surpassed the N110 trillion threshold for the first time, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the domestic equity market. The total […]

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