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2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Man City Hot On Tail: After Leading EPL Since 4 Oct … And Now Faltering, Again Fear Grips Arsenal

Sports

By Ed Aarons *Draw With Bottom-Side Wolves *Saka, Arteta Speak It was left to Bukayo Saka to sum up the mood in Arsenal’s dressing room. “Very flat,” admitted the England forward after watching his side surrender a 2-0 lead at Wolves on Wednesday night. A couple of hours earlier, Saka’s first goal in 15 games in all competitions – his longest drought since breaking into the first team as a fresh-faced teenager in 2018 – looked to have set up an easy victory over the Premier League’s bottom side to restore Arsenal’s seven-point cushion over Manchester City. Made captain for…

Feb

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2026

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BREAKING! FCT Council Polls: AA Abuja Municipal Chairmanship Candidate Withdraws For APC Flagbearer

BREAKING

Action Alliance (AA) Chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Godson Nemieboka, has withdrawn from Saturday's poll. AMAC is significant as the only Area Council in the country that houses Nigeria's seat of power --Aso Villa --as well as the three arms of government and other national iconic structures. Nemieboka pulled out in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and incumbent Council Chairman, Chris Zakka. A press statement made available today to People&Politics, and titled: 'Hon. Godson Nemieboka Withdraws from AMAC Chairmanship Race, Endorses APC Candidate', which contains these, reads in full:…

Feb

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2026

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Flee Iran Now, War Coming -Polish PM Begs Citizens

Foreign

*Trump Meets Advisers *Agree To President's Nuclear Program Or…, White House Warns Iran As Noose Tightens Poland’s Prime Minister (PM) Donald Tusk has urged Polish citizens to immediately leave Iran, adding that “under no circumstances anyone should be travelling to that country” as he warned that the prospect of active conflict with the United States (US) is “very, very real." Tusk said that the conflict could erupt within “a few, a dozen or several dozen hours,” and “evacuation may no longer be an option.” “Please, take this seriously. We’ve had bad experiences in the past with people ignoring these warnings.…

Feb

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2026

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Over Possible New Findings, ICPC Confirms El-Rufai’s Detention

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Anti-graft agency, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that the former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, is currently in its custody. A statement issued by the Commission's Head of Media and Public Communications, J. Okor Odey, explained that the former governor was detained as of the close of work yesterday (Wednesday, February 18, 2026). The statement read, in part: "The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to state that Malam Nasiru El-Rufai the former Governor of Kaduna state is in our custody as at close of work, Wednesday the 18th…

Feb

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2026

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Police, FRSC Confirm 11 Killed By Tree In Enugu Community Road Mishap

News

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Police Command has confirmed a tragic incident that occurred on 17 February 2026 in Awhum community, Udi Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. The incident involved a large tree that fell at the Awhum village/market square on two vehicles: a Toyota Hiace bus and a Sienna minivan, killing 11 passengers. Upon receiving the report, operatives attached to 9th Mile Division swiftly responded and, with the assistance of community members, rescued four persons trapped in the vehicles and secured the scene. The police said, regrettably, 11 victims were rushed to the hospital but were…

Feb

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2026

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Akpabio, Mbah, Makinde, Olubadan Preach Virtue At Ramadan, Lent

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan, and Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu As Christians began the lent season with Ash Wednesday, Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has enjoined Nigerian Christian faithful to use the period as a time of prayer and sober reflection. Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, also admonished Christians to remember mortality and the need for humility and repentance. He said: "As we dust ourselves with ashes, let us remember our mortality and the need for humility and repentance. "May this season be a time for introspection, forgiveness, and reconciliation, strengthening our…

Feb

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2026

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Despite Protests, Tinubu Assents To Controversial Electoral Bill

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the controversial Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026. The development follows the passage of the bill by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of intense deliberations, public scrutiny, and political debates across the country. There have also been protests in Abuja against the passage of the controversial bill, with security operatives firing tear gas at peaceful protesters seeking electoral reforms. Senate on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, following hours of tense deliberations, procedural disputes, and a heated row over Clause 60, which…

Feb

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2026

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El-Rufai Released By EFCC, DSS Immediately Arrests Him

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Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after being released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, according to reports. El-Rufai, who was granted bail at around 8 p.m., was immediately picked up by DSS operatives who reportedly lay in wait at the EFCC headquarters,Abuja. His arrest is said to be linked to allegations that he unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The former governor of Kaduna State, a prominent chieftain of opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), had earlier…

Feb

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2026

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JUST IN! Gas Poisoning Kills 37 Youths In Plateau Illegal Mining Site -Reuters

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*Several Hospitalized At least 37 miners died from carbon-monoxide poisoning while underground at an informal mining site in Plateau state, a police source and security situation report seen by Reuters said today. The incident occurred at about 5:45 a.m. today at a mining pit in Kampani, a community in Wase, the report said. Another 25 people have been hospitalised. Preliminary findings indicated that the victims, aged 20 to 35, died after inhaling carbon monoxide gas while working underground. Most mines in Nigeria operate illegally, with little regard for safety standards, and workers typically lack protective equipment.*PHOTO CAPTION: A typical illegal…

Feb

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2026

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FCT Council Polls: AA Takes Abuja Municipal By Storm, Residents Express Confidence In Candidates

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As the clock winds down to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, the Action Alliance (AA) campaign train made a stop at Sabon Lugbe South-East, sparking fresh grassroots enthusiasm. Addressing a large crowd of residents and party faithful, the AA Chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Godson Nemieboka, called on the community to rally behind the AA in the forthcoming polls, pledging people-centred leadership anchored on service, accountability, and inclusive development. Affirming support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu, Nemieboka assured voters that an AA-led AMAC would work in close synergy with the office of…