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Author: Akinyooye Adeola
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AWUJALE STOOL: RULING HOUSE PETITIONS TINUBU TO END SELECTION DEADLOCK.
The Keregbetu family of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria has petitioned President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the suspended selection process of the new Awujale of Ijebuland. The family, led by Adegboyega Olowu, is urging the President to prevail on Governor Dapo Abiodun to lift the suspension and allow kingmakers to complete the process. The selection…
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NIGERIAN LAWYER-POET KARIMOT ODEBODE WINS TAIWAN’S GLOBAL LOVE OF LIVES AWARD.
Karimot Odebode, a Nigerian public-interest lawyer and celebrated poet, has been named the recipient of Taiwan’s 29th Global Love of Lives Award. She’s recognized for her tireless advocacy for gender equality and education. Odebode’s work focuses on closing the gender gap and ending school-related gender-based violence, and she’s been invited to Taiwan for formal celebration.…
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CJNG LEADER EL MENCHO’S DEATH, SPARKS VIOLENCE ACROSS MEXICO.
Nemesio El Mencho Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was reportedly killed in a joint military operation in Michoacán, Mexico. The operation, backed by US intelligence, resulted in the seizure of weapons and materials. However, his death has sparked widespread violence across several states, including explosions near security installations and dozens of…
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MOSCOW TRAIN STATION EXPLOSION KILLS POLICE OFFICER, ATTACKER DIES.
An explosion outside Moscow’s Savyolovsky train station killed a 34-year-old traffic police officer, Denis Bratuschenko, and injured two others. The blast occurred when an unidentified individual detonated a device near a police vehicle around midnight. The attacker, who approached officers from Moscow’s North-Eastern District, was later found dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the…
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ALGERIA LAUNCHES LARGEST DAIRY PLANT TO BOOST LOCAL PRODUCTION.
Algeria has opened its largest operating dairy plant in Rouiba, aiming to boost domestic milk production and reduce reliance on imports. The facility, built by state-owned Giplait, can produce 1,200 metric tons of milk daily and is equipped with modern machinery to improve efficiency and quality. This project is part of Algeria’s strategy to strengthen…
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MEXICAN MILITARY KILLS JALISCO CARTEL LEADER ‘EL MENCHO’ IN OPERATION BACKED BY US INTELLIGENCE.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed in a Mexican military operation on Sunday. The 59-year-old was one of the world’s most wanted drug lords, with a $15 million bounty on his head. El Mencho’s death was reportedly confirmed by the Mexican Defence Ministry after he was…
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GREENLAND, DENMARK REJECT TRUMP’S HOSPITAL SHIP OFFER, CITE FREE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.
The US president Donald Trump’s offer to send a naval hospital ship to Greenland, has been rejected by Denmark and Greenland citing their existing public healthcare system that provides free care to citizens. Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated, “That will be ‘no thanks’ from us,” emphasizing their self-sufficient healthcare system. Denmark’s Defence Minister Troels…
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PAKISTAN LAUNCHES AIRSTRIKES IN AFGHANISTAN, DOZENS KILLED.
Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan, targeting militant camps and hideouts belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP). The strikes, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, have resulted in dozens of casualties, including women and children, according to Afghan authorities. The Pakistani military said the operation was…
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SOMALIA FACES HUMANITARIAN CRISIS AS WFP FUNDING DRIES UP.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that Somalia is on the brink of a humanitarian disaster, with 4.4 million people facing crisis-level food insecurity, including nearly 1 million experiencing severe hunger. The WFP’s funding is expected to run out by April, forcing the agency to reduce emergency food assistance from 2.2 million people…
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TRUMP RAISES GLOBAL TARIFFS TO 15% AFTER SUPREME COURT LOSS.
US President Donald Trump has increased global tariffs to 15% after the Supreme Court struck down his previous import taxes. The new tariffs, allowed under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, are temporary and require congressional approval after five months. Trump criticized the Supreme Court’s decision, calling it “ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American”.…
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NEW LAW PAVES WAY FOR RELEASE OF HUNDREDS OF VENEZUELAN POLITICAL PRISONERS.
Venezuela has granted amnesty to 379 political prisoners, according to National Assembly deputy Jorge Arreaza. The move follows the unanimous adoption of a new law by Venezuela’s National Assembly, aiming to release hundreds of prisoners held for political reasons. The law excludes those prosecuted for promoting armed actions against Venezuela’s sovereignty or terrorism-related activities. Opposition…
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AUSTRIAN POLICE STATION RISES AT ADOLF HITLER’S BIRTHPLACE, SPARKING DEBATE.
Austria has converted Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Braunau am Inn into a police station, sparking mixed reactions from locals. Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany, responsible for World War II and the Holocaust, which led to the deaths of millions, including 65,000 Austrian Jews. The government aims to “neutralise” the site, which has been…
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TUNISIAN LAWMAKER JAILED FOR MOCKING PRESIDENT SAIED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
A Tunisian court has sentenced lawmaker Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison for mocking President Kais Saied on social media, specifically for calling him the “supreme commander of sanitation and rainwater drainage” after recent deadly floods. Saidani was charged with insulting others via communication networks, an offense punishable by up to two years in…
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BRITISH GOVERNMENT URGED TO PAY £420M COMPENSATION TO FAMILIES OF MURDERED NIGERIAN COAL MINERS.
The British government has been urged to comply with a High Court of Enugu State judgment ordering it to pay £420 million in compensation to families of 21 coal miners killed in a 1949 protest at the Iva Valley coal mine in Enugu. The court’s decision, delivered on February 5, holds the British government liable…
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US SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN TRUMP’S GLOBAL TARIFFS.
The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are illegal, citing that he exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The court decided 6-3 that IEEPA doesn’t authorize the President to impose tariffs, emphasizing that Congress has the power to levy taxes and tariffs. Trump had imposed…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU, GERMAN CHANCELLOR MERZ TO COLLABORATE ON SECURITY, POWER.
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Germany, focusing on security, power, and railway development. Key areas of collaboration include: Diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Germany span 65 years, with Germany eagerly awaiting Nigeria’s new ambassador.
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FORMER SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT YOON SUK YEOL GETS LIFE SENTENCE FOR INSURRECTION.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a South Korean court for leading an insurrection with his martial law declaration in December 2024. The court found Yoon guilty of sending troops to the National Assembly to silence political opponents and paralyzing the legislative body. Yoon, 65, had argued…
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DID YOU KNOW? THE POWER OF ONIONS!
Onions are a staple in Nigerian kitchens, but did you know that they’re more than just a flavor enhancer? These humble bulbs pack a punch when it comes to health benefits. HEALTH BENEFITS: Onions are rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and…
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SOCIAL MEDIA BAN SPARKS DEBATE IN GABON.
The High Authority for Communication (HAC), Gabon’s media regulator, has suspended social media platforms indefinitely, citing concerns over online content fueling tensions and divisions in the country. The ban is reportedly linked to the spread of misinformation, cyberbullying, and unauthorized sharing of personal data. Popular platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok are likely affected, leaving…
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UAE TEAM LOOKS INTO GABON’S DIGITAL FINANCE PROJECTS.
A 50-person team from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Libreville on February 16, 2026, to explore partnership chances in Gabon’s digital and financial sectors. Although No agreements signed, and no investments announced yet, they met Gabon’s ministers in charge of digital economy and finance to discuss finance-tech projects. Main areas of focus include creating…
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