Politics

ICPC Searches Abuja Residence of Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai

Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday searched the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The development was confirmed in a brief statement issued by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye. According to the statement, ICPC officials arrived at El-Rufai’s residence at about 2:00 p.m. and

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Politics

Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64

Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented the Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, has died at the age of 64. His death was confirmed on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following a brief illness. Mpigi’s legislative career spanned more than a decade at the federal level, during which he played prominent roles in parliamentary

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Politics

FCT Declares Work-Free Day, Restricts Movement Ahead of Area Council Elections

Ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared a work-free day and announced a restriction of movement across the territory. Wike made the announcement during a special broadcast aired on national television and radio stations, stating that movement would be restricted from

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Sports

Szoboszlai Set to Stay at Liverpool, Agent Confirms

Dominik Szoboszlai’s agent has dismissed rumours linking the midfielder with a January move away from Liverpool. The representative confirmed that Szoboszlai is committed to the club and focused on helping Liverpool achieve its season objectives. The statement provides reassurance to Liverpool supporters, who had expressed concerns over potential mid-season departures affecting the squad’s stability and

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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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Technology General

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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