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Anambra State Government Shuts Down NASPA Nnewi Market Over Sit-at-Home Compliance

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria Urges NASS to Mandate Real-Time Transmission of Election Results

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the National Assembly to urgently revisit electoral reforms, particularly the mandatory real-time transmission of election results. The appeal was made on Sunday by the Archbishop of Owerri and outgoing CBCN President, Lucius Ugorji, during the opening of the 2026 first plenary meeting held at the Catholic […]

Chad Closes Border With Sudan Over Escalating Clashes

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Sudan following a series of deadly confrontations between Chadian soldiers and armed groups linked to Sudan’s ongoing civil war. In a statement issued on Monday, February 23, Communications Minister Mahamat Gassim Cherif said the move was prompted by repeated cross-border incidents. “This decision follows repeated […]

Fire Guts Old Terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A massive fire outbreak has engulfed the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Sources close to the airport disclosed that the fire started around 3:30 p.m. on Monday. However, the cause of the inferno had not been determined as of the time of filing this report. The affected terminal, which is […]

Funke Akindele Explains Why She’s Still Promoting ₦2.6bn Film Behind The Scenes

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has explained why she continues to promote her blockbuster film Behind The Scenes despite its record-breaking box office performance. The film has grossed over ₦2.6 billion, making it the first Nollywood production to surpass the ₦2 billion mark at the Nigerian box office. In a video shared on Snapchat on Monday, Akindele responded […]

Simi Responds to Backlash Over Resurfaced 2012 Tweets

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has addressed criticism over resurfaced tweets from 2012, saying her old posts are being misinterpreted and do not reflect any wrongdoing. The backlash followed her recent comments on sexual assault, where she stated that almost every woman she knows has experienced sexual assault at some point in […]

Wike Commissions 54 Construction Equipment for Edo LGAs, Hails Gov. Okpebholo’s Grassroots Economic Vision

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), His Excellency Nyesom Wike, has commissioned 54 construction equipment procured by the Edo State Government for the 18 Local Government Councils, describing the initiative as a major boost to grassroots economic development. Commissioning the equipment, Wike praised the governor’s commitment to rural development and economic empowerment at […]

Edo State Student Freed After N2 Million Ransom Paid in Akoko-Edo Kidnapping

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A secondary school student, Tope Oriloye, abducted earlier this month in Makeke Community, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has been safely released following the payment of a N2 million ransom. Oriloye was kidnapped alongside Samuel Ilesanmi on February 8, 2026, at the community health centre, where Ilesanmi had brought his son for medical attention. Bode Ekundayo, […]