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SNAPSONG 276
Ora et labora* Between Miracle and Mirage Don’t bury God  In your avalanche of prayers The windows of heaven are rattling From the litany of your frantic supplications “Ora et The post SNAPSONG 276 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Stakeholders make case for culture, creative economy
By Biodun-Thomas Davids Culture enthusiast, playwright, monarch, youth ambassador, business pundits were among the stakeholders speaking up for culture, creative economy and peaceful co-existence recently in Lagos. They were of The post Stakeholders make case for culture, creative economy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Adewale: blending photos with poems for visual effects
Kennedy Adewale is a photographer.  But he also embellishes his photos with poetry.  Together, both come to give him a rare artistic identity.  In all his works he brings human The post Adewale: blending photos with poems for visual effects appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Questions after fallen 200-year-old tree killed 11 in Enugu community
For more than two centuries, it towered above rooftops and generations — a living monument of wood and memory at the heart of Awhum Market in Awhum, Udi Local Government The post Questions after fallen 200-year-old tree killed 11 in Enugu community appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Stalemate as minimum wage dispute grounds activities at Rufus Giwa Poly
•We are suffering and can hardly feed our families, says poly lecturers•Students, traders lament effect of closure Academics and administrative activities have completely been paralysed at the Ondo State-owned Rufus The post Stalemate as minimum wage dispute grounds activities at Rufus Giwa Poly appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Cardiologists Shortage Deepens Pain Of Heart Disease Patients
While malaria, fever and other common ailments can be treated quickly at the nearest clinic and in major hospitals, thousands of Nigerians battling heart disease face a far more frightening reality characterised by endless waiting lists, cancelled appointments and journeys across states in search of a single specialist. In this report, PATIENCE IVIE IHEJIRIKA, Abuja, […]
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Transparency gaps undermine Nigeria’s disaster response — Eyekosi
A disaster management expert, Samson Oritsegbubemi Eyekosi, has warned that Nigeria’s largely reactive approach to disaster management is weakened by poor accountability and transparency, worsening the plight of vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs). The post Transparency gaps undermine Nigeria’s disaster response — Eyekosi appeared first on Vanguard News.
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UK varsity hosts public speaking competition in Lagos
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to build a knowledge-driven economy, global academic partnerships are increasingly playing a strategic role in strengthening the country’s human capital base. In line with this shift, The post UK varsity hosts public speaking competition in Lagos appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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UN Backs Market-based Solutions For Nigeria’s IDPs
The United Nations has thrown its weight behind market-based solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and their communities in Nigeria, which is a private sector initiative to assist victims of crises to rebuild their lives. Indications to this development emerged during a conference convened by the United Nations and its strategic partners, which ended in […]
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C&S Iri-Ibukun marks 30 years of prayer, purpose and steadfast faith
The Cherubim & Seraphim Church, Iri-Ibukun (Dew of Blessings), Mosan, Ipaja, Lagos, has celebrated 30 years of ministry, reflecting on a journey defined by prayer, holiness, discipline and an uncompromising The post C&S Iri-Ibukun marks 30 years of prayer, purpose and steadfast faith appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Mantle Prayer Ministry marks 14th anniversary with community impact projects in Sagamu
Mantle Prayer Ministry, Sagamu, Ogun State, recently celebrated its 14th anniversary with a series of impactful initiatives, including road rehabilitation, medical outreach, and evangelism, as part of a three-day celebration. The post Mantle Prayer Ministry marks 14th anniversary with community impact projects in Sagamu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Umahi denies rift with Julius Berger
“Julius Berger thinks I have anything personal against them. I have nothing personal against them." The post Umahi denies rift with Julius Berger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Voters Decide Nothing; Vote Counters Decide Everything!
We have recently witnessed spirited protests and media contestations on the electoral bill which is now signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. If you immerse yourself too deeply in the emotive tragicomedy, you may miss the tragedy of how politics has torn the fabric of brotherhood down the middle or the comedy of electoral […]
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MFM holds capacity-building workshop for pastors, workers
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Ajah Mega Axis, has organised a capacity-building retreat and impartation service for pastors, ministers, workers and members, with the theme, ‘Excellence in The post MFM holds capacity-building workshop for pastors, workers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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APC’s Maikalangu wins AMAC chairmanship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The post APC’s Maikalangu wins AMAC chairmanship election appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%
Trump said on Friday that he would replace the tariffs scrapped by the court with a 10% levy on all goods coming into the US.
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JKIA master plan targets 15mn passenger capacity, new runway
Under the plan, a new terminal complex will be developed in two phases, adding capacity for 10 million passengers in Phase I and a further 5 million in Phase II.
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PETROAN Backs Tinubu Order 9 for More Accountable, Commercially Viable NNPC
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has thrown its full backing behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order No. 9 of 2026, hailing it as a transformative step to make the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) more accountable and commercially oriented. Signed on February 13, the order requires all federation […]
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Forensic Audit Underway As FG Targets NNPC Remittance Backlog
The federal government has commenced a forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Limited as part of efforts to determine the actual status of remittances into the Federation Account. The minister of finance and coordinating minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this on Friday during a press conference at his office […]
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INEC declares APC’s Ishaku winner of Bwari chairmanship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Bwari Area Council chairmanship election held on February 21, 2026. The post INEC declares APC’s Ishaku winner of Bwari chairmanship election appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kano by-election: We withdrew nomination but backed ‘coerced’ APC candidates — NNPP’s Karaye
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has explained why it did not appear on the ballot in Saturday’s Kano State House of Assembly by-elections, saying it withdrew its nomination to prevent its candidates from being disqualified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The by-elections were held across 1,014 polling units in 24 registration areas […] Kano by-election: We withdrew nomination but backed ‘coerced’ APC candidates — NNPP’s Karaye
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NDPHC Completes Insurance Risk Engineering Survey At Omotosho, Sapele Power Plants
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has successfully completed the second phase of its 2026 Insurance Risk Engineering Survey at the Omotosho and Sapele Power Plants, marking another significant step in the company’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, asset integrity, and risk mitigation across its generation portfolio. The exercise, which concluded on Friday, 13 […]
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Minister Lauds Forestry Institute DG’s Commitment To Tackling Environmental Challenges
The Federal Ministry of Environment has expressed confidence in the leadership of the director-general of the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), Zacharia Yaduma, in addressing Nigeria’s environmental challenges. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, made the commendation during the recent budget defence presentation by the DG-FRIN. In a statement issued by the DG’s spokesperson, Idara […]
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He is 68 but what he is asking for will kill him
I have heard too many stories of men dying on top of women in the past and I honestly do not want to join the statistics. I was introduced to my husband more than 10 years ago by an aunty and we have been married for some 10 years now. He is my second husband; the first left […] The post He is 68 but what he is asking for will kill him appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Crude Oil Posts New Gains With Rising U.S- Iran Tensions
Crude oil prices returned in motion, with oil posting its first weekly gain of the month before slipping from recent highs as rising U.S.-Iran tensions injected fresh volatility into the market. The reported gains reflected concern that escalating tensions in the Middle East could threaten supply flows or key transit routes. Even without confirmed disruption, […]
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Breaking: APC secures first victory in Abuja area council election
INEC has announced the winner of Bwari area council election, which was held on Saturday, February 21. The announcement was made on Sunday, February 22.
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Political heat rises: Meet popular celebrities who have backed Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid
Nigeria's political landscape heats up ahead of the 2027 elections, as celebrities publicly support President Tinubu's re-election bid under the APC party.
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APC wins Kano Assembly by-elections as sons of deceased lawmakers emerge victorious
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the by-elections conducted on Saturday to fill the vacant seats for Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies in the Kano State House of Assembly. The post APC wins Kano Assembly by-elections as sons of deceased lawmakers emerge victorious appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Breaking: INEC to reveal fresh 2027 election timetable
INEC is set to unveil the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Legit.ng reports that the imminent announcement will outline key dates.
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Ogun govt denies endorsing any candidate for Awujale of Ijebuland
Ogun State Government has dismissed reports suggesting that it has endorsed Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye as the next Awujale of Ijebuland. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hazmat Ganiyu, the government clarified that it has neither adopted nor supported any aspirant for the revered traditional stool. The statement […] Ogun govt denies endorsing any candidate for Awujale of Ijebuland
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INEC declares APC candidate winner of Bwari chairmanship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Mr Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressive Congress, APC, winner of Bwari Area Council Chairmanship election. Prof. Mohammed Nurudeen, the Returning Officer for Bwari chairmanship election, who announced the results on Sunday in Bwari, disclosed that Ishaku polled a total of 18,466 votes and therefore declared him […] INEC declares APC candidate winner of Bwari chairmanship election
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BREAKING: APC wins Kwali Area Council chairmanship election
Daniel Nuhu of the APC secured victory across a majority of the wards in Kwali. The post BREAKING: APC wins Kwali Area Council chairmanship election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Stop political witch-hunt of our members – NNPP tells Kano gov’t
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Kano State chapter, has warned the Kano State Government against what it described as a political witch-hunt of its members. The party made its position known on Saturday during a press briefing at its headquarters in Kano. Speaking to journalists, the NNPP Publicity Secretary in the state, Engr. Ibrahim […] Stop political witch-hunt of our members – NNPP tells Kano gov’t
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Ireti Kingibe laments low turnout in FCT area council elections
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ireti Kingibe, has expressed concern over the poor voter turnout recorded during Saturday’s Area Council elections in Abuja. Speaking to journalists after casting her vote in Maitama, the lawmaker lamented what she described as voter apathy among residents, describing the situation as disappointing. According to her, the […] Ireti Kingibe laments low turnout in FCT area council elections
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Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (22/02/26)
Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Electronic Transmission Storm: 2027 Booby Trap … Nigerians…
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Sarah Martins Surprises Dispatch Rider Who Professed Love To Her With Lavish Treat
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has captured hearts online after sharing a video showing her taking the dispatch rider who professed love for her out on a date. Earlier reports claimed the rider lost his job after expressing his feelings for Martins. Sharing screenshots of their chats, the actress questioned whether she should feel guilty, describing [...]
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