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Month: February 2026

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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FCT Polls: PDP inaugurates legal teams for petitions

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has inaugurated legal teams for petition in the just concluded FCT Area Council election. This is as it congratulated successful candidates of election as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. This is contained in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong. According to the statement, reports…

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EPL: Merson snubs Rodri, names player to help Man City catch Arsenal in title race

Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson has snubbed midfielder Rodri and named defender Marc Guehi as the player to help Manchester City catch Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Man City are now two points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League standings after they defeated Newcastle on Saturday at home. However, Merson believes Guehi…

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Full list of iPhones with the best cameras in 2026

Apple has consistently positioned the iPhone as one of the best smartphone cameras on the market, with each new generation bringing improvements in image quality, zoom, video performance, and computational photography. In 2026, the latest iPhone models continue to dominate mobile photography, while older Pro models still offer strong camera performance for users on a…

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FCT polls: PDP hails Gwagwalada victory, heads to court over results

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the outcome of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, congratulating its successful candidates while announcing the inauguration of a legal team to challenge the conduct of the polls. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the…

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What I want from Lookman aside scoring goals – Simeone

Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has praised Ademola Lookman for his strong start at the club but stressed that the Nigerian winger still has room to improve. Lookman scored his first La Liga goal during Atlético Madrid’s 4-2 victory over RCD Espanyol on Saturday, continuing an impressive run of form since his January move…

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Meet 16-yr-old Nigerian Jared Ejiasian who broke world record in 60m hurdles

Nigerian-born athlete, Jared Ejiasian has broken the U18 world record in the men’s 60 meters hurdles. The teenage sensation Jared Ejiasian shattered the U18 world record in the men’s 60 meters hurdles, delivering a stunning performance at the French U18 and U20 Indoor Championships in Val-de-Reuil. The 16-year-old clocked an impressive 7.43 seconds in the…

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Council polls: Group raises concerns over polling unit reassignments, vote-buying

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has expressed concern over late polling unit reassignments, operational lapses, vote trading, and isolated disruptions during Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. CDD-West Africa Director, Dauda Garuba, made this known in a preliminary assessment issued in Abuja on Sunday. Garuba said its Election Analysis Centre…

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FCT Election: Only 16 of 1,464 registered voters turned out in Galadima, Gwarimpa

Just 18 voters out of the 1,464 registered voters had cast their ballots as of 11:15am at Galadima Gwarimpa, Abuja Model City, Polling Units 001 and 009 in the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections on Saturday. Presiding officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed…

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