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Ex-Super Falcons goalkeeper, Precious Dede welcomes quadruplets
Former Nigeria women’s national team goalkeeper, Precious Dede, has announced the birth of quadruplets, describing the moment as a miracle after years of waiting for a child. The post Ex-Super Falcons goalkeeper, Precious Dede welcomes quadruplets appeared first on Vanguard News.
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NFF reacts to FIFA’s verdict on Nigeria-DR Congo eligibility dispute
Nigeria’s petition focused on DR Congo’s domestic law, which largely prohibits dual citizenship for adults The post NFF reacts to FIFA’s verdict on Nigeria-DR Congo eligibility dispute appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NFF reacts to FIFA ‘verdict’ on Nigeria-DR Congo eligibility dispute
Nigeria’s petition focused on DR Congo’s domestic law, which largely prohibits dual citizenship for adults The post NFF reacts to FIFA ‘verdict’ on Nigeria-DR Congo eligibility dispute appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Women Intensify Lobby For Special Seats Bill Before 2027
A coalition of women’s organisations on Monday held a peaceful demonstration at the main gate of the National Assembly, calling on federal lawmakers to fast-track the passage of the Women…
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Maison Yusif Fragrance showcases Africa’s organic fragrance power at BIOFACH Germany
Maison Yusif Fragrance has represented Ghana at BIOFACH, the world’s leading trade fair for organic products, held in Nuremberg, Germany.
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2027 election: Federal high court adjourns suit on deregistration of ADC, other political parties
The Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned a suit seeking to deregister political parties over alleged constitutional breaches to February 24, 2026.
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GoldBod suspends gold buying licence applications amid regulatory reforms
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the immediate suspension of new applications for selected gold buying licences as part of planned reforms to strengthen Ghana’s gold trading system.
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GoldBod suspends selected gold buying licence applications ahead of regulatory reforms
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the immediate suspension of applications for selected categories of gold buying licences as part of a strategic reform process aimed at strengthening and modernising Ghana’s gold trading regime.
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UK to Issue eVisas to Nigerians from Feb 25
The United Kingdom has announced that from February 25, 2026, Nigerian nationals applying for UK visit visas will receive an electronic visa (eVisa) instead of the physical vignette sticker placed in passports. The post UK to Issue eVisas to Nigerians from Feb 25 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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EFCC grills El-Rufai on corruption allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday grilled the former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, over alleged fraud during his tenure as governor from 2015 to 2023. The post EFCC grills El-Rufai on corruption allegations appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Student death puts French far-left under pressure
France's radical left is under pressure after the killing of a student in Lyon was blamed on "anti-fascist" militants.
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Vector Tha Viper warns Nigerians to be careful of Peter Obi's intelligence
Nigerian rapper Vector Tha Viper speaks on Peter Obi's intelligence, urging Nigerians to be careful of highly intelligent people who speak convincingly
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One song, one voice: How ‘Aha Y3’ stole the night at Awake Experience 2026
What had already been a strong night of worship at the Awake Experience reached its peak when Diana Hamilton performed her popular song, “Aha Y3”.
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Temu: NDPC Launches Probe Into Alleged Data Protection Violations
It also issued a caution to third-party data processors, warning that organisations processing data on behalf of controllers without verifying their compliance with the Data Protection Act could face liability under Nigerian law.  The post Temu: NDPC Launches Probe Into Alleged Data Protection Violations appeared first on Channels Television.
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Yilwatda reaffirms APC’s 60/40 leadership sharing formula in Kano
Yilwatda, who spoke during a visit to Gov. Abba  Yusuf, praised the unity and support shown by APC members in Kano. The post Yilwatda reaffirms APC’s 60/40 leadership sharing formula in Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FG Orders Probe Into Temu Over Data Protection Concerns
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has ordered an immediate investigation into e-commerce platform Temu over concerns that its handling of Nigerians’ personal data may violate the Data Protection Act (NDPA). The Commission said the probe will assess whether Temu’s collection, processing, storage, and cross-border transfer of personal data comply with Nigeria’s data protection regulations. […] The post FG Orders Probe Into Temu Over Data Protection Concerns appeared first on OsunDefender.
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2027: Nigerian women push lawmakers to pass special seats bill
Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of female representation in parliament in Africa. Since democracy returned in 1999, women’s participation in elective positions has remained low.
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Valentine Day Outreach: Ooni Of Ife Splashes Royal Gifts On Babies In Abia, Lagos, Osun States
His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan-Ogunwusi, used Valentine’s Day, Saturday, 14 February 2026, to celebrate his love for babies and nursing mothers across some states in the…
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Tinubu hails BUA–UAE firms MoU on sugar refining, logistics
President Tinubu hails a strategic MoU between BUA Group and UAE firms, strengthening Nigeria-UAE economic ties in sugar refining and logistics. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-bua-uae-firms-mou-on-sugar-refining-logistics/
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Fake Contracts: Upstream Regulator Cautions Stakeholders Against Patronising Fraudsters
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has issued a strong warning to oil and gas stakeholders against engaging fraudsters parading fake contracts in the sector. The commission, stated on Monday that unscrupulous individuals are using tactics such as name-dropping and misinformation on social media to deceive members of the public, do so with the […]
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No threat, no electric chair, EFCC investigator tells court
The duo, through their lawyers, Abubakar Aliyu, SAN, and Olusegun Jolaawo, SAN, had, on Monday, objected to the tendering of the eight statements they allegedly made voluntarily by Oyedepo as exhibits.
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SEC flags ‘Mekanism’ as illegal investment scam promising daily returns
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a high alert to the investing public, blacklisting an unlicensed entity known as Mekanism Marketing Ltd (operating as “Mekanism”).
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Education key to Nigeria’s survival, global competitiveness – Gbajabiamila
The Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said education remains the strongest tool for national development as Nigeria seeks to reposition its schools for the future. The post Education key to Nigeria’s survival, global competitiveness – Gbajabiamila appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Lack of access is denying 20m children secondary school education – FG
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said out of about 23 million children enrolled in public primary schools nationwide, only about 3.75 million are able to secure admission to Junior Secondary Schools. The post Lack of access is denying 20m children secondary school education – FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
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SANs Storm Court As Party Deregistration Suit Begins
Torkwase Nyiekaa Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) on Monday stormed the Federal High Court, Abuja, as hearing commenced in the suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),…
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Nairagram Completes N10bn Capital Raise to Deepen Financial Connectivity Across Africa
Nairagram, a leading pan-African payments and financial infrastructure company, has successfully completed its N10 billion Commercial Paper issuance, fully subscribed within 48 hours of going to market. The company, which made this known in Abuja on Monday, said that the Commercial Paper programme received final regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on […]
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Awake Experience 2026 ends in frenzied praise as Diana Hamilton delivers electrifying performance
The ICGC Christ Temple East at Teshie came alive on Sunday, February 15, as hundreds filled the auditorium for this year’s Awake Experience with Diana Hamilton.
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Attack on Ghanaian traders: West Africa must fight terrorism shoulder-to-shoulder – Bombande
Conflict resolution and mediation specialist Emmanuel Bombande has warned that the recent terrorist attack on Ghanaian traders in Titao, Burkina Faso underscores the urgent need for West African countries to fight terrorism collectively rather than individually.
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MWUN Elects New Cooperative Multipurpose Society Leaders, Holds AGM
Comrade Micah Iddio, New President, MWUN Cooperative Multipurpose Society The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Cooperative Multipurpose Society has elected new Executive Members to pilot the affairs of the…
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"Why I stopped paying tithes": Toke Makinwa speaks about her church regret
Toke Makinwa reveals her shift from church tithes to direct aid for those in need, sharing personal experiences and challenging traditional giving practices.
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Video: Shettima inspects fire-ravaged Kano market
https://x.com/vanguardngrnews/status/2023429822224171150?s=20 The post Video: Shettima inspects fire-ravaged Kano market appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Call to INEC, Presidency and Nigerians calling for electoral reform
Reform must continue, but it must balance innovation with security, speed with scrutiny, and efficiency with accountability. That balance is not resistance to progress. It is the foundation of democratic stability.
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Kenya sets the tone as Global Tourism Resilience Conference opens in Nairobi
The 4th Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo officially opened in Nairobi on Monday with a strong call for leadership, collaboration and decisive action as the global tourism sector confronts increasingly complex crises.
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Philip Shaibu Turns Vision Into Reality: NIS Now In Six Zones
El Ameen Ibrahim The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has officially launched operations across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones: South-South (Edo), South-East (Enugu), South-West (Ogun), North-Central (Plateau), North-East (Adamawa), and North-West…
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Billboard Faces Backlash Over Post Labeling Rema a ‘One-Hit Wonder’
US entertainment magazine, Billboard, has sparked outrage on social media after resharing a 2025 article that described Nigerian music star Rema as a “one-hit wonder.” The post, shared on Sunday via Billboard’s official X page, revisited a ranking of 25 artistes considered to have scored only one major hit. Rema was ranked sixth on the [...]
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Osimhen Eyes Record As Galatasaray Face Juventus In Champions League playoff
Victor Osimhen is on the brink of making history as he aims to become Galatasaray’s highest goal scorer in a single UEFA Champions League campaign. The Yellow and Reds are set to clash with Juventus in their playoff tie this Tuesday. Osimhen has already made an impressive mark this season, scoring six goals in six […]
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