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If I have sinned, forgive me – Tinubu to Nigerians

If I have sinned, forgive me – Tinubu to Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on Nigerians to embrace unity, peace and moral renewal as Muslims begin the Ramadan fast, urging citizens to uphold forgiveness and compassion as central values of the holy month.
FCT Polls: PDP candidate steps down for APC’s Ishaku after Wike’s intervention

FCT Polls: PDP candidate steps down for APC’s Ishaku after Wike’s intervention

'Intimidation undermines democracy'; Editors fault Gov Bago over Badeggi Radio

Who owns Abacha’s loot? Nigeria and the fight for the people’s money

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Yilwatda urges unity as Ramadan, Lent begin

Yilwatda urges unity as Ramadan, Lent begin

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has extended greetings to Muslims and Christians across Nigeria on the commencement of Ramadan and Lent, describing the dual observance as a significant moment for spiritual renewal and national unity.

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White House urges Iran to make deal as Trump hints military strikes

White House urges Iran to make deal as Trump hints military strikes

The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be “wise” to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action.

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If I have sinned, forgive me – Tinubu to Nigerians

If I have sinned, forgive me – Tinubu to Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on Nigerians to embrace unity, peace and moral renewal as Muslims begin the Ramadan fast, urging citizens to uphold forgiveness and compassion as central values of the holy month.

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UCL playoff: Gordon scores four as Newcastle thrash Qarabag 6-1

UCL playoff: Gordon scores four as Newcastle thrash Qarabag 6-1

Anthony Gordon starred with a brilliant four-goal haul as Newcastle crushed Qarabag 6-1 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday.

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PDP says electoral bill exposes APC fear of defeat ahead of 2027 polls

PDP says electoral bill exposes APC fear of defeat ahead of 2027 polls

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the newly assented electoral amendment bill exposes the ruling All Progressives Congress’ (APC) fear of defeat ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that the development could distort the political playing field and threaten Nigeria’s democracy.

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Tinubu amends petroleum industry act, mandates oil revenue remittance to FAAC

Tinubu amends petroleum industry act, mandates oil revenue remittance to FAAC

President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order mandating the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC),

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US deports African migrants to Cameroon under Trump crackdown

US deports African migrants to Cameroon under Trump crackdown

Eight migrants from Senegal, Sierra Leone and Ethiopia arrived in Cameroon on Monday after being expelled from the United States, sources told AFP Wednesday. Cameroon is the latest of several African countries to receive foreigners expelled under US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, after Ghana, Eswatini, Rwanda, Equatorial Guinea and South Sudan. Five men and […]

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2027: Ex-CBN Deputy Governor Tunde Lemo joins Ogun governorship race

2027: Ex-CBN Deputy Governor Tunde Lemo joins Ogun governorship race

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Tunde Lemo, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State. Lemo made the declaration on Wednesday while participating in the ward congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Ward 12, Ita-Agemo, Isale-Igbein, in Abeokuta […]

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Wike

Wike applauds Tinubu’s swift assent to 2026 Electoral Act Amendment

Wike maintained that the rapid passage of the bill by the National Assembly and the subsequent presidential assent had effectively silenced critics.

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ADC to FG: End handouts, empower youths with skills to fix unemployment

ADC to FG: End handouts, empower youths with skills to fix unemployment

The party’s National Welfare Secretary, Nkem Ukandu, spoke at the event, while ASVAN National President, Comrade Everest Obijuru, also addressed participants.

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Politics

I didn’t collect money to defect to APC, says Taraba gov

I didn’t collect money to defect to APC, says Taraba gov

PDP drifting beyond repair - Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

El-Rufai is a very difficult person to advise  — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

NCC has read the riot acts to telecom operators in the country to step up their services or incur the wrath of the regulator.

Nigeria has capacity for real-time e-transmission – Telcos

Electoral Act: Hide-and-seek game in Abuja as Reps avoid joint meeting

Electoral Act: Hide-and-seek game in Abuja as Reps avoid joint meeting

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Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Reps cave in, back Senate on Electoral Act amendment

Nigerian newspapers review: [2027] Reps cave in, back Senate on Electoral Act amendment

Another headline states that bandits abducted six travellers, including four members of the Ansaarudeen Islamic Society, along the Naka-Makurdi road in Benue State on Tuesday morning and are demanding N100 million ransom for their release.
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Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 18, 2026

Nigerian newspapers review: [Electoral Act] Hide-and-seek game in Abuja as Reps avoid joint meeting

Nigerian newspapers review: [Electoral Act] Hide-and-seek game in Abuja as Reps avoid joint meeting

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 17, 2026

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, February 17, 2026

Video: Protesters return to National Assembly, demand mandatory real-time transmission of results

Video: Protesters return to National Assembly, demand mandatory real-time transmission of results

Metro

Court remands six over kidnap, murder of UCTH Professor in Calabar

Court remands six over kidnap, murder of UCTH Professor in Calabar

A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has remanded six persons over the alleged kidnapping and killing of Prof Ekanem Phillip Ephraim, a Professor of Neurology at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.
Four-year-old, mother and 12 others survive Lagos auto crash

Four-year-old, mother and 12 others survive Lagos auto crash

Tension in Ondo APC, armed thugs beat up state party chairman other leaders

Tension in Ondo APC, armed thugs beat up state party chairman other leaders

Viral assault allegation: Lagos DSVA launches effort to reach TikToker

Viral assault allegation: Lagos DSVA launches effort to reach TikToker

Three South Africans charged over murder of Nigerian driver

Three South Africans charged over murder of Nigerian driver

Columns

Okoh Aihe

Regulator builds coalition for a new telecom policy, by Okoh Aihe

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Rotimi Fasan

El-Rufai wanted and begged to be arrested, by Rotimi Fasan

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“I Remain Loyal”: Beyond the slogan and rethinking loyalty in Nigeria’s politics(3), by Usman Sarki

“I Remain Loyal”: Beyond the slogan and rethinking loyalty in Nigeria’s politics(3), by Usman Sarki

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City Boy’s South-East invasion, by Ochereome Nnanna

City Boy’s South-East invasion, by Ochereome Nnanna

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PDP drifting beyond repair - Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

Jibo, Bugaje, el-Rufai, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

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Who else but Professor Benjamin Nwabueze (2), by Eric Teniola

The Illusion of a single party (6), by Eric Teniola

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Biodun Jeyifo: The intellectual as a revolutionary, by Owei Lakemfa

Biodun Jeyifo: The intellectual as a revolutionary, by Owei Lakemfa

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Entertainment

BBN star Neo Akpofure threatens legal action over rape allegation

BBN star Neo Akpofure threatens legal action over rape allegation

Big Brother Naija star Neo Akpofure has issued a legal notice demanding a public retraction and apology over allegations of sexual assault made against him on social media.
Tems, Burna Boy set new Billboard Hot 100 record for African artistes

Tems, Burna Boy set new Billboard Hot 100 record for African artistes

Tonto Dikeh: ‘I never snatched anyone’s husband’ — Rosy Meurer

Tonto Dikeh: ‘I never snatched anyone’s husband’ — Rosy Meurer

Cardi B confirms split from Stefon Diggs amid cheating allegations

Cardi B confirms split from Stefon Diggs amid cheating allegations

Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, aka Odumodublvck, has revealed that Grammy-winning singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, charges $500,000 per verse.

Court adjourns Odumodublvck alleged assault trial until April 8

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The debate around coaching from the stands in tennis

The debate around coaching from the stands in tennis

Bay Assetholm Review [CA] 2026: Safe and Reliable?

Bay Assetholm Review [CA] 2026: Safe and Reliable?

The 2026 Fiscal Cliff: Analyzing the “Best Payout Online Casino UK” Market Shift

The 2026 Fiscal Cliff: Analyzing the “Best Payout Online Casino UK” Market Shift

UK Online Casino 2026 The Technical Guide to Infrastructure & Value

UK Online Casino 2026: The Technical Guide to Infrastructure & Value

Videos

Historically: Remembering General Murtala Muhammed, 50 years after

Historically: Remembering General Murtala Muhammed, 50 years after

VIDEO: NUJ Vanguard Fun Fair

VIDEO: NUJ Vanguard Fun Fair

‘I sleep outside in the rain with 10 children,’ says Makoko widow

‘I sleep outside in the rain with 10 children,’ says Makoko widow

We want truth, justice over our twin babies’ death, cry Promise and Ruth

We want truth, justice over our twin babies’ death, cry Promise and Ruth

ICYMI

El-Rufai accuses Ribadu of procuring ‘dangerous toxic chemicals’ from Poland

El-Rufai accuses Ribadu of procuring ‘dangerous toxic chemicals’ from Poland

El-Rufai raised the issue on Sunday in a post on X, where he disclosed that he had written formally to the National Security Adviser seeking explanations over the alleged transaction.
'Intimidation undermines democracy'; Editors fault Gov Bago over Badeggi Radio

Guild of Editors to NASS: Make real-time transmission of election results mandatory

Electoral Act amendment: Obi joins protesting youths at National Assembly

Electoral Act amendment: Obi joins protesting youths at National Assembly

Gen Z less intelligent than millennials, other generations – Scientist reveals

Gen Z less intelligent than millennials, other generations – Scientist reveals

Electricity: Togo, Niger, Benin owe Nigeria N25bn; Ajaokuta Steel, community, N1.03bn

Nigeria’s power plants record 36% availability in January 2026 – NERC

Today’s toons

Cartoon: Raging, abandoned bull; till 2027

Cartoon: Raging, abandoned bull; till 2027

Cartoon: What do divorce and defection have in common?

Cartoon: What do divorce and defection have in common?

Cartoon: APC, PDP, ADC, EFCC, NNPC, ETC ... - Spot the difference

Cartoon: APC, PDP, ADC, EFCC, NNPC, ICPC, ETC … – Spot the difference

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Business

UK banks to meet over possible Visa, MasterCard rival

UK banks to meet over possible Visa, MasterCard rival

British bank executives were set to hold a first meeting on Thursday over a possible national alternative to dominant US payment systems Mastercard and Visa as President Donald Trump's policies causes economic sovereignty concerns.
Unity, Providus Banks merger moves to integration

Unity, Providus Banks merger moves to integration

NIMASA commits to shipyard evelopment, capital flight cuts

NIMASA commits to shipyard evelopment, capital flight cuts

Dangote signs $400m equipment deal to fast-track refinery expansion

Dangote signs $400m equipment deal to fast-track refinery expansion

oil revenue

Nigeria’s oil output drops 6.3% to 1.627m bpd

Health

Lagos pushes health insurance to end maternal, child deaths

Lagos pushes health insurance to end maternal, child deaths

Gap between budgeted and released health funds is killing lives – Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi

Gap between budgeted and released health funds is killing lives – Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi

Lagos pushes health insurance to end maternal, child deaths

Lagos pushes health insurance to end maternal, child deaths

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Self-regulation key driver of CSO, media credibility — EGLAI

Sports

UCL playoff: Gordon scores four as Newcastle thrash Qarabag 6-1

UCL playoff: Gordon scores four as Newcastle thrash Qarabag 6-1

Anthony Gordon starred with a brilliant four-goal haul as Newcastle crushed Qarabag 6-1 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday.
Sevilla coach Almeyda suspended for 7 matches over ref confrontation

Sevilla coach Almeyda suspended for 7 matches over ref confrontation

Paralympics

Russian athletes: Ukrainian officials to boycott Paralympics

Meet Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji, ranked world no.1 in para badminton

Meet Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji, ranked world no.1 in para badminton

UEFA opens investigation into alleged racial abuse of Vinicius Junior

UEFA opens investigation into alleged racial abuse of Vinicius Junior

Relationships

‘I never dreamt I could welcome my husband’s new wife into our matrimonial home!’

‘I never dreamt I could welcome my husband’s new wife into our matrimonial home!’

How some men enjoy humiliating successful women!

How some men enjoy humiliating successful women!

When that ‘dirty old man’ is your dad!

When that ‘dirty old man’ is your dad!

All in a woman’s world

All in a woman’s world

Special Report

Inside PDP's marathon appeals: How Justice Danjuma led an unprecedented A-Court sitting

Inside PDP’s marathon appeals: How Justice Danjuma led an unprecedented A-Court sitting

On Thursday, February 12, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja – from 9 a.m. till about 8 p.m., a 3-man panel headed by Mohammed Ambi‑Usi Danjuma

Unbent by War, Unbroken by Kin: The tenacity of Mama Cordelia Anibeze

Unbent by War, Unbroken by Kin: The tenacity of Mama Cordelia Anibeze

Perhaps Lady Cordelia Ogbonne Anibeze was prepared early for the life that would confront her in later years.

BSc/HND dichotomy: How FG’s plan could redefine Nigeria’s polytechnic future

BSc/HND dichotomy: How FG’s plan could redefine Nigeria’s polytechnic future

While polytechnics quietly powered industries with skilled manpower, their graduates faced limited career progression, wage disparities and social bias

Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history

Coup, Power and Controversy: How ‘The Gun Hegemony’ rewrote Nigeria’s military history

Testimonies from Ojukwu’s kinsmen, as presented in The Gun Hegemony, depict Ojukwu as an ambitious separatist driven by deep trust deficits

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Technology

Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial

Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived at a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to testify at a groundbreaking social media addiction trial, where Instagram and other platforms are accused of deliberately hooking young users.

Africa’s Hyperscalers urges responsible AI reporting at Lagos media workshop

Africa’s Hyperscalers urges responsible AI reporting at Lagos media workshop

A pan-African digital infrastructure and ecosystem platform, Africa Hyperscalers, has charged the media on responsible AI reporting as part of a high-level Media Workshop on Digital Infrastructure and AI in Lagos.

LG tackles outdated TVs, rewards loyalty with AI upgrade

LG tackles outdated TVs, rewards loyalty with AI upgrade

LG Electronics has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at celebrating long-standing customer loyalty by searching for the oldest still-functioning LG television sets across Nigeria.

National tech revolution without youths ‘ll be difficult to achieve – Oyebola, Cavista boss

National tech revolution without youths ‘ll be difficult to achieve – Oyebola, Cavista boss

The General Manager at Cavista Technologies Nigeria, Mrs Oyebola Morakinyo, has pioneered the Cavista tech hackaton, a CSR tech event which discovers youths of tertiary schools with a lot of talent in the tech ecosystem.

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Education

DELSU matriculates 9,498, ranks among Nigeria’s best

DELSU matriculates 9,498, ranks among Nigeria’s best

THE Delta State University, Abraka, has matriculated 9,498 candidates as it holds its 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony for newly admitted students at the Convocation Arena, Site III, Main Campus.

JAMB

Insecurity: Additional pain for Muslims – Oloyede

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, has said insecurity has become additional pain for Muslims in the country, saying it has added to the socio-economic challenges they face.

Accessible Publishers, authors debunk viral claims of Igbo exclusion in history series

Accessible Publishers, authors debunk viral claims of Igbo exclusion in history series

By Prisca Sam-Duru Accessible Publishers Ltd and a team of expert historians have formally debunked a viral social media video alleging that the Igbo nation was excluded from the Living History for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS 1–3) series. The controversy erupted following a post by a Facebook user who claimed the textbooks ignored Igbo history. […]

No varsity can spend N211m without budget — Edeh, MOUAU Pro-Chancellor

No varsity can spend N211m without budget — Edeh, MOUAU Pro-Chancellor

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Comrade Fidelis Edeh, has said the council withheld approval for the university’s 2025 convocation ceremony because the estimated cost was not captured in the budget.

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