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target=_blank>Ash Wednesday: CAN task leaders to seek new direction for Nigeria
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has challenged political leaders in Nigeria to pause, reflect, and think carefully about the direction of the country and the role each of them must play in shaping it. This was contained in a message by the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, to Christians in
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target=_blank>Ancestral tree collapse kills 18 bus passengers in Enugu
By Goli Innocent A tragic accident claimed at least 18 lives on Tuesday evening after a massive ancestral tree known locally as “Ukwu Akpu Awhum” toppled onto a commercial bus in the Awhum community of Udi LGA, Enugu State. The bus was Ancestralfully loaded with passengers when the incident happened during a heavy thunderstorm and
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target=_blank>Opposition won’t be intimidated by EFCC’s prosecution of El-Rufai, Malami – ADC
The Assistant National Youth Leader (North Central) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hajiya Hassana Shuaibu Dada, has criticised what she called the politically driven, selective prosecutions targeting former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Dada, speaking in a statement issued on Wednesday, accused the Economic and Financial
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target=_blank>UEFA investigates alleged racist abuse targeting Vinicius Junior
UEFA announced on Wednesday that it would “investigate allegations of discriminatory behaviour” after Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racially insulting him during a Champions League game in Lisbon. Vinicius complained to French referee Francois Letexier about alleged abuse during an altercation between him and Prestianni, causing the first leg of
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target=_blank>Many feared dead as tree falls on fully loaded 18-seater bus in Enugu
From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Several passengers are feared dead following a tragic incident on Tuesday night at Ukwu Akpu Awhum community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, where a massive tree fell on a moving commercial bus during a heavy rainstorm. Residents said the incident occurred amid a torrential downpour accompanied by strong
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target=_blank>Abia Airport: Landowners war against Govt over compensation payment
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Landowners of the proposed Abia Airport project in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area are warring against the Abia State Government, accusing officials of insincerity in the payment of compensation to them. As a result, the landowners announced that they have taken back their farmlands ahead of the farming season,
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target=_blank>E-transmission can’t guarantee credible elections – Shehu Sani
By Seyi Babalola Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has stated that the electronic transmission of election results does not entirely ensure free, fair, and credible elections. Sani stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ programme. He was reacting to the recent passage of the Electoral Act. The Senate on
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target=_blank>“Nigeria’s future demands prepared leaders,” says CIoD
By Henry Uche Nigeria’s future will not be defined by chance but by the quality of leadership deliberately nurtured today, the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria, has declared, stressing that building competent, ethical and forward-thinking leaders is critical to shaping a resilient and prosperous nation. Speaking at the third Annual General Meeting (AGM) of
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target=_blank>Taraba Varsity ASUU resumes indefinite strike.
By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter has announced the resumption of her earlier suspended indefinite strike action. In a press statement signed by the union chairman, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, and made available to journalists on Wednesday in Jalingo, action follows the Taraba State Government
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target=_blank>Christians, Muslims fast a rare spiritual convergence — Obi
From Idu Jude, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential frontrunner, Peter Obi, has reacted to the significant coincidence of Christians and Muslims beginning their fasting and religious obligations on the same day. Writing in his X handle, the former Anambra state Governor and the Labour Party 2023 flag-bearer said, “Today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026,
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target=_blank>Ondo APC Congress Turns Violent, Three Feared Killed
The ongoing party congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State turned violent on Wednesday as clashes reportedly erupted in Idanre Local Government Area, leaving three persons allegedly dead. The crisis also triggered protests in parts of Akure, the state capital, over the alleged imposition of a House of Representatives aspirant, Oluwafemi Fadairo,…
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target=_blank>Benue APC Holds Ward Congresses In 23 LGAs, Assures Of Peaceful Outing
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State on Wednesday distributed sensitive materials for the conduct of Ward and Local Government Congresses across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The materials for the exercise were distributed under heavy security and strict supervision by the national officials of the party deployed to the state…
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target=_blank>EKSG Expends N2.8bn On RAAMP Road Upgrades
…as Coordinator dismisses Rumour of Project’s sole funding The Project Coordinator of Ekiti State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), Hon. Sunday Adunmo, has refuted claims that RAAMP projects in the State are solely funded by the donor partner, the World Bank. Speaking on Wednesday during a weekly Yoruba radio programme titled ‘S’etigbo’, in…
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target=_blank>Electoral Act: E-Transmission Doesn’t Guarantee Credible Poll – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday, opined that the electronic transmission of election results does not fully guarantee free, fair, and credible elections. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the 10th Senate, on Tuesday, approved the electronic transmission of election results, with manual collation retained as backup. Reacting to the development during an…
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target=_blank>Olubadan Urges Muslims, Christians To Pray Jointly For Nigeria’s Progress
His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), has called on both adherents of Islam and Christianity to use the fasting period to pray for the progress of Nigeria This is contained in a press release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Olugbemiga, on the commencement of both…
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target=_blank>We Accredited 89 Observers, 72 Media Organisations For FCT Poll – INEC
…Urges EFCC, ICPC to go after voter traders The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has accredited 89 domestic and foreign observers to monitor this weekend’s Area Council elections in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The commission also said 72 domestic and foreign media organisations will be deploying 700 journalists to cover…
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target=_blank>Ramadan: Sokoto CP Urges Residents To Embrace Peace, Uphold Law
The Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, CP Ahmed Musa, has extended a heartfelt message of goodwill to the Muslim Ummah in the state as they commence the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Dsp Ahmad Rufa’i, the Command PPRO, further stated that the Commissioner called on all good people of…
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target=_blank>FCT Elections: Police Deploy Security Team, Restricts Movement
In preparation for the FCT Area Council Elections, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed personnel across the FCT as part of its comprehensive operational order for the election slated for February 21, 2026. This deployment according to the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, Josephine Adeh, has enjoyed rich exchange of…
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target=_blank>Ash Wednesday: ‘Move Beyond Policies To Real Action,’ CAN Tells Leaders
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has challenged political leaders to move beyond drafting policies and begin implementing programmes that bring “Real relief” to Nigerians groaning under economic hardship and insecurity. The CAN President, Daniel Okoh, in his Ash Wednesday message, said the season of reflection should prompt both leaders and citizens to reassess their…
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target=_blank>JAMB Insists No Extension For Feb 26 Deadline As Registration Hits 1.5m
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared that there will be no extension for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration as the February 26 deadline for e-PIN vending draws near. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the examination body warned prospective candidates not to wait until the last minute, stressing that…
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