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Osinbajo celebrates Otti at 61, applauds Abia Senior Citizens Law
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Nvosi (Abia), Feb. 19, 2026 Former Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo says the Abia Senior Citizens Law signed by…
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Counter-terrorism: UK, German defence attachés visit theatre command in Borno
By Yakubu Uba Abuja, Feb. 19, 2026 The Defence Attaches of the United Kingdom in Nigeria, Brig.-Gen. Tom Harper and…
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Group hails Ekeh’s N10bn Computer Science scholarship initiative as first ever futuristic scholarship in Nigeria
A pro-innovation group, Ideas Nigeria Movement (INM), has lauded the Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, for sacrificing the…
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Isaac Adaka Boro: The Unfinished Project – Review of Mondy Gold’s book on a fighter for freedom & justice By Braeyi Ekiye
Isaac Adaka Boro is indisputably a militant foundational hero in the struggle for the political and economic freedom of the…
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We are ready for bigger Niger Delta Games – NDDC Executive Director
The NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, and the Chairman, Main Organising Committee of the Niger Delta Games, Alabo Boma…
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Abia Govt. reaffirms commitment to hospitality, tourism development
The Abia Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Chief Matthew Ekwuribe, speaking at the formal opening of a two-day…
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Who owns Abacha’s loot? Nigeria and the fight for the people’s money By Eze Anaba
Besides wars, disease, and violent militant groups, few forces have undermined law-based states in recent times as profoundly as corruption.…
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Cardoso tasks Central Banks, DFIs on Africa’s Growth
CAIRO The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has stated that Africa must grow, industrialise,…
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Tinubu signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Feb. 18, 2026 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the Electoral Act Amendment Bill…
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Takaichi reelected as Japan’s 105th Prime Minister
Tokyo, Feb. 18, 2026 Sanae Takaichi, President of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was reelected as the country’s 105th Prime…
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UN mourns civil rights giant, Jesse Jackson
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, Feb. 18, 2026 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed sadness over the death of…
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UN agency launches $1.6bn appeal to support refugees in 7 countries
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 18, 2026 The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, and 123 partners on Tuesday appealed for…
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NCDMB to oil, gas upstream coys: Remittance of 1% content levy mandatory
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, Feb. 18, 2026 The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reminded operators, contractors, and…
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5 injured in New York church explosion
New York, Feb. 18, 2026 An explosion has heavily damaged a church in upstate New York, leaving five people injured,…
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NDDC flags off CNG Conversion training programme for 400 youths
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has flagged off a six-week training programme for 400 Niger Delta youths on the…
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Rev. Jesse Jackson was a great servant-leader — Tinubu
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Feb. 17, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has joined the world and the people of the United…
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Frank Lampard praises Nigerian star, Frank Onyeka, after impressive Coventry City debut
Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard has praised Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka after his strong debut for Coventry City.…
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Rivers United rise to 22nd in CAF five-year club rankings
Nigeria’s Rivers United have climbed to 22nd place in the latest CAF five-year club rankings after reaching the group stage…
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Aliko Dangote Foundation spends N1.5bn on Bayero University’s PG students
Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), chaired by Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth N1.5…
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Super Falcons to face Cameroon in two friendly matches ahead of WAFCON 2026
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in two friendly matches as part of their preparations for…
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What 100 U.S. military personnel now in Nigeria will be doing – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 17. 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrival of about 100 United States…
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Counter-terrorism: 100 U.S. military personnel trainers arrive Nigeria – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 17. 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrival of about 100 United States…
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Killing of Nigerian in South Africa: 3 more suspects arraigned
Abuja, Feb. 16, 2026 Sequel to the killing of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet in Pretoria South Africa, three…
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UK visas go digital for all Nigerian travellers from 25 February 2026
Abuja, 16 February 2026 The UK Visas & Immigration is continuing its transition to a fully digital border. From 25…
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Adieu, Comrade BJ! By Bolanle BOLAWOLE/Sola ADEYEMI
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Unlike Comrade Dipo Fashina (aka Jingo) and Comrade Segun Osoba, Comrade (Professor) Biodun Jeyifo (BJ) never…
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