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Feb

18

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Constituents Applaud Senator Akin Alabi Over Performance At Budget Defence

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Constituents from Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency and stakeholders across Oyo State have commended the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Works, Hon. Akin Alabi, for his “outstanding performance” during the budget defence session of the Federal Ministry of Works held last week at the National Assembly. Observers at the session noted that Hon. Alabi played a pivotal role in guiding proceedings, formally opening the floor for the Minister, Dave Umahi, to present the Ministry’s proposals and ensuring that deliberations were conducted in an orderly and professional manner. At some points during the engagement, the session witnessed tense…

Feb

17

2026

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Dissecting Enugu Govt And Haier Group Partnership

Opinion, Science and technology

By SAMSON EZEA There is no doubt that since Enugu State Governor, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, assumed office, he has been intentional and focused on developing and repositioning the state in all ramifications. His disruptive innovation approach and “business unusual” mantra are visible and effective across all sectors of the state economy, including politics.It is obvious that Governor Mbah came prepared. That is why he hit the ground running immediately, without minding whose ox is gored. Looking at where his administration met the state and where it has taken it so far, one needs no soothsayer to know that Enugu…

Feb

17

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Reset Nigeria From The Centre: Why Abuja Must Lead The Governance Revolution

Opinion

By Baba-Gana Adam Stand first. A national transformation cannot begin everywhere at once. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) offers Nigeria the best chance to prove that modern, accountable governance can work — and then scale it across the federation. Nigeria has reached a pivotal moment. Years of incremental reforms have produced little change in the everyday experience of governance. Policies are announced, committees are formed, strategies launched — yet implementation struggles, and the gap between ambition and delivery widens. Public confidence in institutions is eroding.The challenge is not a lack of ideas or talent. It is a system that has…

Feb

16

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Alleged Poison Importation: Expect Invitation From DSS -Ribadu Tells El-Rufai

News

*Raging Matter Latest Episode Ahead 2027 "…the allegation has been formally referred to the Department of State Services for a comprehensive investigation. Your Excellency and other parties involved, who may possess relevant information relating to this claim will be duly invited by the Service to provide any evidence that may assist in an in-depth investigation…" With this, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu served notice to former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, of an imminent invitation by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the opposition politician's claim that the NSA imported a killer, toxic poison from Poland.…

Feb

16

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

E-transmission: Why We Yanked Off ‘Real Time’ From Electoral Bill -Senate Spokesman

News

Senator representing Ekiti Central District, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed the real reason behind the removal of “real time” from the 2026 Electoral Bill. He clarified this in a statement issued through his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs on Sunday. Bamidele explained that the Senate had previously rejected Clause 60(3) of the bill which mandated that the presiding officer “shall electronically transmit the results from each polling unit to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) in real time…”. The clause was subsequently redrafted to retain electronic transmission of results while omitting the “real time” requirement, a move that sparked…

Feb

15

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Why Systems Are Everything: The Economic Law Behind Success And Failure

Opinion

By Anayo Agu Systems are everything—our lives, our businesses, and our economy. The ultimate question is: What systems are running yours? Helping people understand and build them is my life’s work. Let me set the context for our discussion with a statement by Earl Nightingale that is as relevant today as when it was first spoken: “The amount of money we receive will always be in direct ratio to the demand for what we do, our ability to do it, and the difficulty in replacing us.” Properly understood, this statement explains why some people struggle despite sustained effort, why some businesses…

Feb

15

2026

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Not By Boots On Ground: US Delta Force Deployed Anthropic’s AI Model Claude In Raid To Capture Venezuela’s Maduro -Report

Foreign

It is no longer about massing hundreds of thousands of boots on ground. Contemporary warfare and military operations have transformed into hi-tech matters where nations with the tiptop best artificial intelligence (AI) tech tools can easily subdue those still exercising the old order. For instance, a fresh disclosure now shows that Claude, the AI model developed by Anthropic, was used by the US military during its operation, 3 January this year, to kidnap then-president Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, the Wall Street Journal(WSJ) revealed yesterday -a high-profile example of how the US Defence Department is using AI in its operations. The…

Feb

14

2026

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In Fresh Upsurge, Motorcycle-Riding Terrorists Kill Over 30, Burn Police Station, Houses, Shops In Niger State -Residents

News

*Boko Haram Video Sparks Controversy With State Govt *Besieged Emir Reportedly Loses Two Wives The seeming unrelenting bloodletting by terrorists continued early today as armed assailants, believed to be Boko Haram fighters, on motorcycles reportedly killed at least 30 people and burned houses and shops during raids on three villages in Niger State, residents who escaped the violence told Reuters. The attacks on villages in the Borgu Local Government Area (LGA), near the border with Benin Republic, and parts of Agwara LGA, are part of a surge in attacks blamed on “bandits” who have carried out deadly assaults, abductions for…

Feb

14

2026

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INEC Clarifies Basis for 2027 General Election Dates, Notes Stakeholder Concerns

BREAKING

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to address public concerns arising from the recently released Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, particularly regarding the dates fixed for the conduct of elections. The Commission recalls that the Timetable was developed in strict compliance with the Timelines contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, 2022, and the INEC Guidelines and Regulations for the Conduct of Elections, 2022. The clarification was contained in a statement issued Saturday, February 14 by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman,…

Feb

14

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

One Valentine, One Lambo Keke, And A Lifetime Memory

Romance

By Prudence Okonna Is it out of place to say that Valentine’s Day has never really been my thing? Not because I don’t enjoy the euphoria, the soft launches, the red roses, the public displays of “God when?” and all the beautiful shenanigans that come with February 14. But somehow, it has never consistently felt special to me. I’ve dated. I’ve been in a couple of relationships. But only one stands out. Let’s call him Ade. I met Ade during my diploma days. I was giddy and my fellow Naija babes know exactly what that means. Butterflies doing overtime. Smiling…