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Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation to Empower Emerging African Creatives

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Global Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has unveiled the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a non-profit organisation aimed at providing music education and industry access to aspiring artists across Africa. The award-winning singer announced the initiative on her Instagram page, describing it as a platform dedicated to empowering emerging African creatives through access, mentorship and world-class music education. According […]

Egypt Says 18 Nationals Missing After Boat Capsizes Near Crete

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The government of Egypt has confirmed that 18 of its citizens remain missing after a migrant boat capsized off the Greek island of Crete last week, leaving four people dead. According to reports, the wooden vessel was carrying about 50 migrants, including four minors, when Greece’s coast guard was alerted late Friday. Greek authorities subsequently dispatched a commercial vessel […]

Democratic Republic of the Congo Forces Launch Drone Strike on M23 in Mineral-Rich East

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Government forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have launched a fresh offensive against the M23 armed group in the country’s eastern region, deploying drones to strike a strategic mining site under rebel control. Security sources said on Wednesday that intense fighting was reported around the mining town of Rubaya, where M23 fighters were targeted in a drone […]

Team Edo Dominates at Niger Delta Games with 50 Gold Medals

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Team Edo State has continued its dominant run at the ongoing second edition of the Niger Delta Games, amassing an impressive 50 gold, 30 silver and 22 bronze medals. The team’s remarkable medal haul cuts across multiple sporting events, with athletes pushing their limits to solidify Edo’s commanding position at the top of the medal table. […]

Federal Civil Servants Issue Ultimatum Over Unpaid Wage Awards

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Organised labour in the federal public service has given the Federal Government a deadline to release funds for the payment of three months’ outstanding wage awards and other pending allowances owed to workers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (Trade Union Side) conveyed the ultimatum in a […]

Senate Committee Queries Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Over Exam Fees, System Glitches

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund has raised concerns over examination charges, technical challenges and access to tertiary education during a meeting with officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). At the session, Senator Amos Yohanna (PDP/Adamawa North) criticised what he described as increasing financial pressure on students and their families, especially amid prevailing economic […]

Bola Tinubu Tasks Acting IGP Olatunji Disu on Banditry, Terrorism

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has charged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to tackle banditry, terrorism, and other security challenges plaguing the nation. The President issued the directive on Wednesday during Disu’s decoration as the Acting IGP, following the retirement of Kayode Egbetokun. Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said Disu’s appointment […]

Residents of Ogba-Evbuodia, Uholor, Irhue-Obagie Commend Gov. Okpebholo Over Road Infrastructure Upgrade

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Residents of Ogba-Evbuodia, Uholor, Irhue-Obagie and other adjoining communities in Oredo Local Government Area have praised Monday Okpebholo for ongoing road infrastructure projects that they say are transforming the area and boosting economic activities. The communities said the governor’s SHINE Agenda has continued to prioritize road construction across the three senatorial districts of Edo State, creating vital […]