Sports

Werder Bremen Confident on Boniface’s Future Despite Injury Concerns

Peter Niemeyer, sporting director of Werder Bremen, has expressed confidence that striker Victor Boniface will remain a central figure for the club despite recent injury setbacks. Niemeyer emphasized careful management of Boniface’s fitness as the Bundesliga season continues. Fans and analysts have noted that Boniface’s contributions have been crucial to Werder Bremen’s attacking strategy, making

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Sports

Galatasaray Star Praises Osimhen’s Impact Against Juventus

Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara has praised Victor Osimhen for his influential performance in his team’s victory over Juventus in the Champions League play-offs. Osimhen’s movement, positioning, and link-up play were highlighted as key factors in Galatasaray’s attacking threat. The performance has sparked fresh speculation about Osimhen’s potential transfer value, with top European clubs reportedly monitoring

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Sports

Mbappé Calls for Life Ban Over Racist Abuse Incident

French star Kylian Mbappé has called for a lifetime ban on a Benfica player following the alleged racial abuse of Vinícius Jr. during a UEFA Champions League play-off match. Mbappé described racism in football as intolerable and urged authorities to impose strict sanctions to protect players and preserve the integrity of the sport. The incident

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General Technology

Data Privacy Concerns Threaten Financial Inclusion

By Paul Chimodo Experts have raised concerns that persistent data privacy and security challenges could hinder Nigeria’s progress toward broader financial inclusion, despite increasing access to digital services and mobile connectivity. They emphasized the need for stronger regulatory frameworks, improved cybersecurity systems, and public awareness to build trust in digital financial platforms and protect users

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General

Ezekwesili Accuses Senate of Plot to Undermine 2027 Elections

A transparency and good governance advocate, Oby Ezekwesili, has alleged that the decision by the Senate of Nigeria to include certain provisos in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill is aimed at enabling the rigging of the 2027 general elections. Ezekwesili made the remarks while speaking on the fourth day of an ongoing demonstration. The former

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Politics

INEC Records Nearly One Million Registrants in Rivers CVR Exercise

The Independent National Electoral Commission says nearly one million people registered during the first phase of the Continuous Voters Registration exercise in Rivers State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Gabriel Yomere, disclosed this in an interview, where he also commended the Inter Party Advisory Council for what he described as a massive and

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Politics

Stakeholders Raise Security Concerns Ahead of Rivers By-Elections

Concerned stakeholders have expressed worry over recent killings in parts of Rivers State ahead of Saturday’s by-elections in Khana Constituency 2 and Ahoada East Constituency 2. In an interview, a member representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the Nigerian Youth Parliament, Fubara Enoch, urged young people across the state to shun violence and encouraged voters

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General Security

DHQ Confirms Arrival of 100 U.S. Military Personnel in Nigeria

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrival of 100 United States military personnel and equipment in Nigeria. According to a statement by the defence spokesman, Samaila Uba, the personnel arrived at the Bauchi Airfield. Uba said the deployment followed a recent security agreement between Nigeria and the United States. He added that the Federal Government

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General Religion

Sultan Declares February 18 as First Day of Ramadan 1447AH

The Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan 1447AH. The monarch announced that the crescent moon was sighted in nearly all parts of the country on Tuesday, the 29th day of Sha’aban, thereby confirming Wednesday as the commencement of fasting. In a

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Politics

Senate Amends Electoral Bill, Reduces Election Notice Period to 300 Days

The Senate of Nigeria has amended Clause 28 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, reducing the statutory notice period for elections by 60 days—from 360 days to 300 days. The revision gives the Independent National Electoral Commission flexibility to schedule general elections within a new window between December 2026 and January 2027. The amendment was

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