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Day: February 23, 2026

FCT polls: Many things went wrong – PDP spokesman, Ememobong

The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ini Ememobong, says a lot of things went wrong in the just concluded FCT Area Council election. Ememobong made this statement on Monday in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’. DAILY POST reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, conducted the FCT…

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Adeleke orders project acceleration, warns against distractions

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed officials to accelerate the execution of critical infrastructure projects across Osun State. This is as Governor Adeleke declared that there is no room for distractions in the delivery of governance. The governor, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Monday, gave the directive on Sunday…

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Understanding Forex & CFD Trading: A Beginner-Friendly Guide for Africa

From Lagos to Mombasa, Accra to Johannesburg, a silent revolution is sweeping across African financial markets. People are increasingly trying their hands at global markets from their phones and laptops, finding that international finance participation can no longer be reserved for large institutions or seasoned professionals. Forex and CFD trading have become part of this…

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Kano to mount toll gates at entry points to boost security, economy

By Bashir Bello, KANO The Kano State Government has announced plans to construct toll gates on all the major roads leading into the state metropolis with a view to boosting the security and socio-economic apparatus of the state. The state’s Commissioner of Housing Development, Arc Ibrahim Yakubu Adamu, disclosed the plan while performing the official…

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Iran says any US attack including limited strikes would be ‘act of aggression’

Iran said Monday that any US attack, including limited strikes, would be an “act of aggression” that would precipitate a response, after President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran. “With respect to your first question concerning the limited strike, I think there is no limited strike,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil…

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I’m not desperate to become Awujale – Ademorin Kuye

By James Ogunnaike Prince Ademorin Kuye, a contender for the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland, has declared that he is not desperate to emerge as the next Awujale. Kuye, representing Somolu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, dismissed allegations that he has been parading himself as the Awujale-elect, describing the claims as…

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Specimen transport costs, data gaps hindering Lassa fever response – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says high specimen transportation costs, reporting inconsistencies, and weak data validation systems are affecting timely detection and response to Lassa fever cases in some states. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of NCDC, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in…

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