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Bad Bunny Celebrates Puerto Rico At Super Bowl
Actors Pedro Pascal and Jessica Alba, and rapper Cardi B were among the guest stars vibing in his familiar "La Casita" backdrop, representing a home in Puerto Rico. The post Bad Bunny Celebrates Puerto Rico At Super Bowl appeared first on Channels Television.
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Sweet video as Peller hails Funke Akindele for helping him during his arrest
Nigerian streamer Peller reveals how Funke Akindele supported him during his arrest last year, earning her praise from fans for her kindness and reliability.
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Police Nab 4 Over N7m Ransom Demand In Cross River
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with an alleged case of conspiracy and kidnapping in Yahe community, Yala local government area of Cross River Sate. The suspects were identified as Adedeji Goodluck (21), Sylvester Akpa (20), Chinonso Nwibo Emmanuel (25) and Richard Innocent (22), all of no fixed address. […]
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Russian strikes kill 10-year-old boy, three others in Ukraine
A barrage of Russian strikes in Ukraine killed at least four people, including a 10-year-old boy, in overnight drone and missile attacks on several cities. Read More: https://punchng.com/russian-strikes-kill-10-year-old-boy-three-others-in-ukraine/
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Azuta-Mbata Didn’t Call For Arms Possession, Says Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said its president- general, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, never gave instruction to Ndigbo to possess arms. This was contained in a statement issued by the national publicity secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Ezechi Chukwu. He described the report as a deliberate effort to provoke hate and incite crisis. The […]
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Cross River Varsity Seeks Commission’s Nod For 18 New Courses
University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) is awaiting the accreditation of 18 new academic programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC). This was disclosed at the weekend by the vice chancellor, Prof. Francisca Bassey, during a presentation of the institution’s report to the Cross River State commissioner of Education, Senator Stephen Odey. The vice chancellor […]
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Akpabio Enemy Of Democracy, Should Be Removed,” Says Okonkwo On Electoral Act Bill
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo has described Senate President Godswill Akpabio as an enemy of democracy. Okonkwo said this on Sunday during an interview on ‘Inside Sources’ with Laolu Akande. The lawyer said the Senate President should be removed if he does not resign honourably from the office. The Nollywood […] The post Akpabio Enemy Of Democracy, Should Be Removed,” Says Okonkwo On Electoral Act Bill appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Customer Slaps N50m Suit On Opay Over Freezing Of Account
A customer, Moses King, of Opay Digital Service Limited, has dragged the fintech mobile money firm before the Federal High Court in Lagos over the alleged unlawful freezing of his account. King, who is demanding N50 million as exemplary damages, claimed that Opay’s alleged illegal act caused his father’s death. The claimant filed the suit […]
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Five African countries with highest gold and foreign exchange reserves in 2026
Gold prices surged to historic levels in late January 2026, breaching the $5,000-an-ounce mark and flirting with $5,500–$5,600 as investors sought safe havens amid escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly between the The post Five African countries with highest gold and foreign exchange reserves in 2026 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Super Bowl, angering Trump
Bad Bunny wore an all-white ensemble, with a football jersey featuring the number "64" and "Ocasio," before donning a classy suit jacket. The post Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Super Bowl, angering Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Judicial Corruption Threatening Democracy In Nigeria -NBA President
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has warned that judicial corruption in Nigeria has reached alarming levels and now poses an existential threat to…
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EPL: Rooney warns Spurs in relegation battle after Man United defeat
Wayne Rooney warns Tottenham are in a relegation battle after a 2-0 defeat to Man United, citing their poor form and lack of player discipline. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-rooney-warns-spurs-in-relegation-battle-after-man-united-defeat/
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Tragic year: 45 police officers killed in attacks spanning several states in Nigeria
Nigeria’s police faced deadly attacks as terrorists, bandits and mobs targeted stations and checkpoints, leaving 45 officers killed across states.
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Makinde, Wike Camps Set For Showdown As PDP HQ Reopens Today
There is a possibility of confrontations over the planned reopening of the Peoples Democratic Party national secretariat at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed caretaker committee, through police intervention today. OSUN DEFENDER reported on Thursday that the national secretary of the Wike-backed PDP faction, Samuel Anyanwu, speaking after […] The post Makinde, Wike Camps Set For Showdown As PDP HQ Reopens Today appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Osimhen hits 15 as Galatasaray cruise past Rizespor
Galatasaray continued their march toward another title with a clinical 3-0 dismantling of Rizespor at the Caykur Didi Stadyumu  yesterday. The headline of the night belonged to Victor Osimhen, who The post Osimhen hits 15 as Galatasaray cruise past Rizespor appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Osun 2026: APC leaders meet to reconcile aggrieved aspirants
Six months to the 2026 governorship election in Osun state, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, 60 former lawmakers, including two ex-Speakers, Timothy Owoeye... The post Osun 2026: APC leaders meet to reconcile aggrieved aspirants appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Oyinlola shares unwavering  love for golf
Former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has revealed that only death can separate him from golf, saying he would continue to play and  invest in the game and The post Oyinlola shares unwavering  love for golf appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NPFL: Ikorodu City take the lead as Rangers hold Abia in oriental derby
Ikorodu City have climbed to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League after a convincing 2–0 victory over Niger Tornadoes yesterday, although the Lagos side have played four games The post NPFL: Ikorodu City take the lead as Rangers hold Abia in oriental derby appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Algerian Trio Secure Historic ITTF World Cup Spots
Algeria will be proudly represented by debutants and rising stars at the ITTF World Cup in Macao, China, following a string of impressive performances at the 2026 ITTF Africa Cup The post Algerian Trio Secure Historic ITTF World Cup Spots appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Arewa Think Tank lauds Tinubu on sports development
The Convener of Arewa Think Tank, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to transform Nigeria’s sports sector. In a statement, Yakubu praised the President’s commitment to The post Arewa Think Tank lauds Tinubu on sports development appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Lagos Running Conference: Ogba predicts global shift in African Road races
The Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the World Athletics African Running Conference, Chief Solomon Ogba, has declared that Nigeria is on the cusp of emerging as Africa’s The post Lagos Running Conference: Ogba predicts global shift in African Road races appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Ex-Kwara United ace Baale Amosa dies
Former Kwara Bombers captain and Kwara United player, Baale Amosa, popularly known as “Baba Qurani”, has died. Family sources confirmed to , BSNSports  that the former footballer passed away on The post Ex-Kwara United ace Baale Amosa dies appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Arokodare relishes  scoring in front of family members 
Despite the disappointment of Wolves 3–1 Premier League home defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare admitted he found some joy in scoring with his family watching The post Arokodare relishes  scoring in front of family members  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Young guns light up Week 3 of Idowu League
Week 3 of the Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle Under-14 Football League delivered a feast of action, with six matches that kept fans entertained and players showcasing their budding talent. Ajegunle United SC The post Young guns light up Week 3 of Idowu League appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Oyo FA rates Olukusa Best Grassroots Soccer Tourney
The Oyo State Football Association has adjudged the Olukusa U-16 Football Tournament as the best organized grassroots soccer competition in  2025 while commending the Grassroots Football Talents Developers Association of The post Oyo FA rates Olukusa Best Grassroots Soccer Tourney appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Rosenior hails ‘unstoppable’ Palmer
Liam Rosenior labelled Cole Palmer “unstoppable” after the Chelsea forward’s first-half hat-trick inspired a 3-1 victory at Wolves on Saturday. Palmer was in ice-cool form as he converted two penalties The post Rosenior hails ‘unstoppable’ Palmer appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo at Anfield
Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty earned Manchester City a dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool to reduce Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League back to six points. City were The post Man City fight back to end Anfield hoodoo at Anfield appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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EPL: Wayne Rooney names top team that could be relegated
Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has claimed Tottenham Hotspur have been caught up in a relegation battle. Rooney, Speaking on BBC Sport on Monday, said Spurs’ poor form could see them relegated. Thomas Frank’s team put up another bad performance last weekend, losing 2-0 to Manchester United. They are currently in 15th place in […] EPL: Wayne Rooney names top team that could be relegated
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Why the CBN is slowing down the naira's appreciation in the market
The naira strengthens against the US dollar as CBN intervenes, boosting market confidence with rising external reserves amid fluctuating global oil and gold prices.
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Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, February 9, 2026
The Nigerian Naira maintained its resilient posture against the United States Dollar as the second week of February 2026 commenced. Trading data from Monday morning indicates that the local currency is continuing its recent trend of stability, supported by consistent policy measures and healthy external reserve positions. Official Market Trends In the Nigerian Foreign Exchange […] The post Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, February 9, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Electoral Act: CSO warns against mandatory e-transmission of results
A CSO warns that mandating real-time e-transmission of results in Nigeria’s Electoral Act could disenfranchise rural voters due to poor infrastructure. Read More: https://punchng.com/electoral-act-cso-warns-against-mandatory-e-transmission-of-results/
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Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
FEB 9 – Japanese stocks surged to a record high when markets opened on Monday morning, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) basked in a historic election victory. The LDP secured 316 out of 465 seats in Sunday’s election, the first time a single party has won a two-thirds lower house majority […]
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NIPR sympathises with journalists injured in Bauchi road accident
"We pray that Almighty Allah grants healing to the injured, comfort to their families, and continued protection to journalists... The post NIPR sympathises with journalists injured in Bauchi road accident appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Ombudsman seeks prosecution of Nairobi officials over illegal building approvals
The Ombudsman urged the initiation of criminal proceedings against the implicated officers and directed the Nairobi City County Public Service Board to take disciplinary action.
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2027: All Progressives Congress Members Push For Ambode
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have said the candidacy of former Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, in the 2027 governorship election will make the party’s electoral victory seamless in the state. The party members stated this during the South-South APC Lagos State Women Forum PVC sensitisation exercise and APC e-registration mobilisation held […]
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Bauchi gov sacks commissioner, reshuffles cabinet
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has sacked the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Galadima. The decision, which takes immediate effect, was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado. According to the statement, the decision is part of the […] Bauchi gov sacks commissioner, reshuffles cabinet
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