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Year: 2026

2027: I will work against Peter Obi – Cubana Chief Priest declares

Celebrity socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has revealed that he plans to work against Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. The socialite, who actively supported the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 polls, made his new position known on his instagram handle during a tense exchange with followers….

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Photos: NSIB probes Arik Air Boeing 737 engine incident

By Dickson Omobola The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into an Arik Air Boeing 737-7GL aircraft, with registration number 5N-MJF, that experienced an in-flight engine issue and diverted to Benin Airport earlier today. Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance at the NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, in a statement, said preliminary…

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Tottenham sack coach Thomas Frank

By Emmanuel Okogba Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Thomas Frank following Tuesday night’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United, according to Sky Sports. The Dane, who joined Spurs last summer after a highly successful spell at Brentford where he consistently over-performed with limited resources, departs with the club languishing in 16th place in the Premier…

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De Zerbi leaves Marseille ‘by mutual agreement’

Coach Roberto De Zerbi has left Marseille “by mutual agreement”, the French club said early on Wednesday, days after they were thrashed 5-0 by bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain. The 46-year-old Italian, who had been in charge since the summer of 2024, has been linked with a return to the Premier League. Marseille crashed out of…

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10 strongest currencies in Africa 2026

As countries in Africa and their economies continue to evolve, some currencies remain notably stronger than others in terms of exchange rate value. The latest data for 2026 highlights the ten African currencies with the highest value, reflecting economic stability, trade influence, and monetary policy in their respective countries. 1. Tunisia – 2.86 Tunisian DinarThe…

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Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle linked with Marseille move

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly emerged as a potential candidate for the vacant managerial position at French Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille. The 48-year-old Malian-French tactician is among the names being considered following the departure of Roberto De Zerbi, who left the club by mutual consent earlier this week. De Zerbi’s…

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Sit-at-home: ‘Unseal Onitsha Main Market traders’ shops now’ – IPOB warns Soludo

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday said Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has started implementing his threat to seal the shops of some Onitsha Main Market traders who complied with the sit-at-home order. In a statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB warned the governor to reverse the decision immediately. The pro-Biafra…

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Rivers: NDLEA officer killed in Bonny Island drug raid, six arrested

**A cache of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, tramadol seized **Marwa mourns slain officer By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said on Tuesday that its operatives have raided a notorious drug enclave known as Ama Hausa in Bonny Island, Rivers State, where six suspects were arrested and a significant cache of illicit substances,…

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Sweden opens 2026 SI Scholarship for Nigerians, other foreign professionals

The Swedish government has opened applications for the 2026 SI Scholarship for Global Professionals, offering fully funded master’s degree opportunities for international students to study in Sweden. The Swedish Institute announced that applications opened on February 9, 2026, with the deadline set for February 25, giving prospective candidates a limited window to apply. The scholarship…

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Malaysia to launch direct platform to hire Nigerians, other foreign workers

The Malaysian government is preparing to roll out a new digital platform that will enable employers to recruit foreign workers directly, effectively cutting out private recruitment agents that have traditionally dominated the process. According to a report by the Economic Times, the initiative was announced by Malaysia’s Human Resources Minister, Datuk Ramakrishnan, and is designed…

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