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Social Media Suspended In Gabon ‘Until Further Notice’
It cited the "spread of false information", "cyberbullying" and "unauthorised disclosure of personal data" as reasons for the decision. The post Social Media Suspended In Gabon ‘Until Further Notice’ appeared first on Channels Television.
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N432bn Allegation: EFCC keeps El-Rufai in custody as lawyer seeks bail
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday remained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a second night, as his counsel, A.U. Mustapha (SAN), pressed for his release on bail. Sources within the anti-graft agency indicated that the commission was weighing the option of securing a remand order to lawfully [...]
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Lokoja welcomes first rain in 2027
The rain, which was not preceded by a heavy cloud or thunderstorm, began without warning, forcing excited residents to take coverage and remained indoors for about one hour that it lasted. The rain forced some people to stay out longer than usual.
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Four Die in Anti-North Protests In Rivers
Four Die in Anti-North Protests In Rivers Anthony Ufoh The northern community in Rivers State has revealed that in the wake of the anti-North protests that shook the state recently,…
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti: What It Means to Be a Legend
The Abàmì Ẹ̀dá himself—Fela Anikulapo Kuti—never fails to reprise the notoriety that defined his entire life and reputation. From his school days at Abeokuta Grammar School to his choice of studying music rather than medicine as his parents demanded, and finally his radical transformation into a rebellious irritant, Fela lived a life that was never […]
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Understanding PID: Why It Matters In Infertility Treatment
When treating infertility, doctors pay close attention to the possible problems caused by Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), since it can affect a person’s health and chances of becoming pregnant. PID,…
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Delborough Boss Uzochukwu Hails Flutterwave CEO Agboola, Says He’s Global Asset
The chairman and chief executive officer of Stanel Group and ‘The Delborough Lagos’, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, has described the founder and CEO of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola (GB) as a global asset. The Harvard-trained Nigerian entrepreneur made the commendation while responding to questions by journalists during Flutterwave’s 10th anniversary gala night held at ‘The Delborough Lagos’ […]
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Senate Queries Tribunal’s N16m Expenditure Amid Economic Hardship
Members of the Senate Committee on Capital Market yesterday questioned the management of the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) over the expenditure of N16 million on cleaning and fumigation services in 2025, at a time when many Nigerians are facing economic hardship. LEADERSHIP reports that the IST is a specialised, fast-track civil court established under […]
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Benue CP Decorates 456 Newly Promoted Officers
The Benue State Police Commissioner, Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent, has decorated 456 newly promoted inspectors of the command with their new rank. The decoration ceremony, held at the Command Headquarters, Makurdi, was attended by senior officers, families, friends, and well-wishers who gathered to witness and celebrate the elevation of the deserving officers. In a statement issued […]
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Money Laundering: ICPC Arraigns Ministry Of Works Director
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has arraigned a director from the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing on charges of money laundering and corruption. The accused director, Adiobome Blessing Lere-Adams was arraigned before Honourable Justice M.S. Liman at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges, filed under case number […]
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Court Remands 3 Over Assault On Fire Fighters
Three people have been remanded at Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, for assaulting officials of the state fire service agency while on official duty. They were arraigned at the Ejioku Magistrate’s Court yesterday for the assault on fire officers at Oki. The accused were also charged with conspiracy and conduct likely to breach public […]
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Six travellers, four ansaarudeen members, kidnapped as abductors demand ₦100m
Gunmen have abducted six travellers, among them four members of the Ansaarudeen Islamic Society, along the Makurdi-Naka road in Benue State, with the kidnappers allegedly demanding N100 million ransom for their freedom. The abduction reportedly took place in the early hours of Tuesday near Kula village, about 20 minutes’ drive from Makurdi, when the victims’ [...]
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Black Stars secure third pre-World Cup friendly against Mexico in May
The Black Stars will face Mexico in what will be their third international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Ghana Post Partnership: A paradigm of gov’t–public company collaboration in service delivery
Introduction Public–private and government–public partnerships have increasingly become pivotal mechanisms for enhancing service delivery in modern states. The collaboration between Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), through its Passport Office, and Ghana Post, via its Express Mail Service (EMS), exemplifies how institutional constructive collaboration can transform citizen experiences, reduce socio-economic burdens, and advance national development. […]
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Today’s Front pages: Thursday, February 18, 2026
Myjoyonline.com brings you the front pages of the various newspapers across the country.
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Groups Ask Federal Govt To Conduct Census Before 2027 Elections
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs), Open Alliance, has called on the executive arm of government and the National Assembly to conduct a National Population and Housing Census ahead of the 2027 general elections. They warned that continued reliance on outdated data poses risks to governance, fiscal planning and democratic representation. The coalition expressed […]
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2027: Tinubu consolidates Northern stronghold with Abba Kabir Yusuf
The official receiving of Governor Yusuf by the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was framed as a homecoming. But the atmosphere suggested something far weightier. Politics at its highest level is not merely about party platforms. It is about positioning, about proximity to power, about securing a seat where national decisions are made. On that day, Kano signaled that it intends to sit at the centre, not the margins.
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Ramadan: UN scribe laments humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Sudan, others
As Muslims around the world commence Ramadan fast today, United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed worry over persistent conflict, hunger, displacement in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen and Afghanistan. Guterres made his feelings known in a Ramadan message while advocating that the global community heed Ramadan’s enduring massage of unity, deliver help and hope to […] Ramadan: UN scribe laments humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Sudan, others
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My Friend Mocked Me For Being a Single Mom — When It Happened to Her Years Later, I Offered Help
A single mother recalls being judged by her friend, then offering help years later when roles were reversed. A story about empathy, boundaries, and growth.
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10 arrested over vandalism, kidnapping in FCT, nearby states
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested 10 suspects for their alleged roles in vandalism of critical national infrastructure, kidnapping, theft and other criminal activities across the Federal Capital Territory and adjoining states. The arrests were disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Corps’ National Public Relations Officer, ACC Afolabi Babawale. [...]
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Lagos Mulls Law, Regulatory Framework For Sovereign Wealth Fund
Key stakeholders have converged on Lagos and engaged in a brainstorming session to birth a new legislation from the Lagos State Wealth Fund Bill and to develop a harmonised regulatory framework to drive the administration of the fund. The stakeholders drawn from the executive and legislative arms of government, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), […]
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Osun Retirees Protest Non-release Of Local Govt Funds To Councils
Pensioners under the Osun State Contributory Pension Scheme have trooped out to the streets of Osogbo, the state capital, to protest the non-release of local government allocations to the state government in the past 12 months. The placard-carrying pensioners with various inscriptions that read among others, “President Tinubu, help resolve local government fund allocation crisis […]
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Mabel Segun: A daughter’s tribute
It is impossible – a word my mum banished from my vocabulary as a child, but I think that she would agree with me on this occasion – to write about our life together in a tribute of only a few pages. Only a book can capture all that has been left out such as our travels, stay in France, tough times, and the final years of goodbye. My mum lived two lifetimes in one, but I should also add that she lived well before her time.
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Expert Urges Standardisation Of Neonatal Jaundice Care
Founder of Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), Mrs Toyin Saraki, has called for the standardisation and integration of neonatal jaundice management into Nigeria’s healthcare system to prevent avoidable newborn deaths and lifelong disabilities. Mrs Saraki made the call at the final quarterly stakeholders’ meeting of Project Oscar – Light for Life, at Lagos University Teaching Hospital […]
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Court Orders Extradition Of Fugitive To UK Over Murder, Drug Charges
Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos has approved the extradition of Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi, also known as Matthew Adebiyi, to the United Kingdom (UK) to face charges of murder and drug offences. Justice Faji granted the extradition during a ruling on suit FHC/L/CS/416/2025, filed by the attorney-general of the federation (AGF). […]
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APC have all governors, afraid of free, fair election – ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, over the controversial passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill by the National Assembly Reacting to the development on Wednesday, the spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the APC of undermining Nigeria’s democracy. In a post shared via his […] APC have all governors, afraid of free, fair election – ADC
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Gov Otu, Edu, N’Assembly Members Target 1.5m Votes For President Tinubu In 2027
Political leaders in Cross River State have resolved to mobilise no fewer than 1.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached…
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"Industry war": Portable faces off with Olamide again after Tunde Perry's claims
Singer Portable reacts to claims of being blacklisted by industry figures, asserting his fans' support outweighs any influence from promoters or Olamide.
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Princess Osisiadan-Quaye: A proven force for growing health insurance in Ghana
Health insurance rarely dominates headlines. It does not trend on social media. It does not excite political rallies. Yet, quietly and relentlessly, it determines who lives, who suffers, who recovers, and who dies. Standing at the centre of this critical but often overlooked space is Princess Osisiadan-Quaye (Mrs.), a respected health insurance expert whose passion, […]
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How the naira appreciated in the FX market amid forex sales
Nigeria's naira appreciates to ₦1,335.95 per dollar, buoyed by rising external reserves and improved market confidence amidst cautious optimism for stability.
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Nigeria, Cameroon renew rivalries ahead of 2026 WAFCON
As part of their preparations for this year’s Women Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Morocco, Cup holders and 10-time champions Nigeria will face off with Cameroon in two friendly The post Nigeria, Cameroon renew rivalries ahead of 2026 WAFCON appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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How thugs beat APC chairman, disrupted stakeholders’ meeting in Ondo
A stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State descended into violence on Tuesday after suspected political thugs reportedly stormed the party’s state secretariat in Akure, leaving several members injured, including the state chairman and other party leaders. The disruption occurred barely a day before the party’s nationwide ward congress scheduled to take [...]
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FIFA’s DRC verdict could reshape African football, says FCTFA Boss
​By Olamilekan Israel Mouktar Mohammed, Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCTFA), has stated that FIFA’s looming verdict on the eligibility dispute between Nigeria and DR Congo (DRC) The post FIFA’s DRC verdict could reshape African football, says FCTFA Boss appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Bolaji jumps into historic  World’s No. 1 in women’s SL3
Nigeria’s para badminton star, Eniola Bolaji, has climbed to World No. 1 in the women’s SL3 category in the latest rankings released Tuesday, February 17th,  by the Badminton World Federation The post Bolaji jumps into historic  World’s No. 1 in women’s SL3 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Foundation To Empower Persons With Disabilities in FCT
The executive director of Sustainable Families Healthcare Foundation (SFHF), Peters Ogunmayin, has the organisation is working to empower thousands of persons with disabilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking yesterday in Abuja at a capacity-building programme for civil society organisations (CSOs) and Leaders of Persons with Disabilities (LPDs) on advancing disability inclusion, Ogunmayin explained […]
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Scholar Lauds Customs’ Contributions To Revenue Generation
Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Barr Akinola Akeugberu, has applauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its dedication to protecting the nation’s economic frontiers, facilitating legitimate trade, and contributing meaningfully to national revenue generation. During a courtesy visit to the zonal deputy controller of customs, Wale Adewole and the officers of the Oyo and […]
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