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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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#FCTDecides2026: APC wins Bwari chairmanship election
The chairmanship election was held in 10 wards of Bwari: Igu, Shere, Dutse, Ushafa, Byazhin, Kuduru, Kubwa, Usuma, Bwari Central, and Kawu. The post #FCTDecides2026: APC wins Bwari chairmanship election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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BREAKING: FCT polls: 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 elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The Collation Officer for AMAC, Prof. Andrew Abue, said that Maikalangu, who is the incumbent AMAC chairman, was returned elected having scored the highest number of votes cast, […] BREAKING: FCT polls: APC’s Maikalangu wins AMAC chairmanship election
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Papaya Ex Maintains Innocence Amid Conflicting Accounts With Lagos Police
Social media influencer and actress Abike Raheem, popularly known as Papaya Ex, has denied allegations reportedly made by the Nigerian Police following a live video she shared on Saturday, February 21, 2026. In the clip, the influencer said her sole focus is creating content and making films, insisting that all her documentation is valid. She [...]
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Salsa music superstar Willie Colón dies
The music he would go on to make was heavily influenced by his grandmother, who taught him to speak Spanish and instilled in him a love of the family’s Puerto Rican culture.
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Nigerian govt to stop payments to contractors hoarding advance funds – Umahi
Minister of Works, David Umahi has issued a firm warning to contractors holding Advance Payment Guarantees, APGs, for years without commencing work, directing them to return to their project sites immediately or forfeit further financial approvals. Umahi faulted the practice of retaining Federal Government funds for four to five years without applying them to awarded […] Nigerian govt to stop payments to contractors hoarding advance funds – Umahi
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Umahi vows prosecution as Nigerian govt condemns vandalism on Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway
The Federal Government has strongly condemned acts of vandalism along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, warning that those responsible will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Speaking during an inspection of the project on Saturday in Lagos, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, expressed concern over repeated incidents involving the cutting of metal […] Umahi vows prosecution as Nigerian govt condemns vandalism on Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway
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#FCTDecides2026: APC’s Maikalangu wins AMAC chairmanship election
He added that the number of registered voters in AMAC was 837,338, while the total number of accredited voters was 65,676. The post #FCTDecides2026: APC’s Maikalangu wins AMAC chairmanship election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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‘I belong to Saudi Arabia’ – Cristiano Ronaldo
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he belongs to Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo stated this while insisting that he wants to continue playing in the Saudi Pro League amid reports linking him with a move away from Al-Nassr at the end of the season. Recall that Ronaldo was recently linked with a move away from […] ‘I belong to Saudi Arabia’ – Cristiano Ronaldo
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Troops arrest gunrunner, recover arms in Taraba
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have arrested a suspected gunrunner during a stop-and-search operation at Sarkin Kudu in Ibi Local Government Area The post Troops arrest gunrunner, recover arms in Taraba appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Former NDLF commander says Jackrich founded militant group in 2005, not John Togo
A former commander of the defunct Niger Delta Liberation Force (NDLF) has said that the late General John Togo was not the founder of the militant organisation. General Julius Wilson, popularly known as General Mabeke, has broken years of silence to set the record straight about the true founding of the NDLF, claiming that High […] Former NDLF commander says Jackrich founded militant group in 2005, not John Togo
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Stock-Bond Diversification Offers Less Protection From Market Selloffs
Spreading investments across asset classes can reduce risk and smooth returns. The classic diversification between stocks and bonds worked historically because they moved in opposite directions. When stocks fell, investors…
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