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French Judge Faces Scrutiny After Controversial Figure Skating Decision at Winter Olympics

A French judge at the Winter Olympics is under scrutiny following allegations of favoritism toward her compatriots in the figure skating competition. Team USA’s Madison Chock and Evan Bates were left heartbroken after narrowly missing gold to France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron. The American duo, who described their performance as “flawless,” were visibly […]

Activist Deji Adeyanju Responds to Nasir El‑Rufai’s Condemnation of Alleged Arrest Attempt

Nigerian activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has taken aim at former Kaduna State governor Nasir El‑Rufai, characterizing the ex‑governor’s recent call for adherence to the rule of law as a stark contrast to his record in public office. The development follows an incident at Abuja International Airport where El‑Rufai, returning from Cairo, Egypt, was reportedly […]

Why I Banned The Importation Of Rice – Ex-President, Obasanjo

Abuja, February 13, 2026 – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed Nigeria’s ongoing reliance on rice imports on the decision by the 1979 civilian government to lift a ban his administration had imposed. Obasanjo, who served as military Head of State before handing over to democratically elected President Alhaji Shehu Shagari, made the remarks on […]

Oyo Police Launch Manhunt Following Abduction of 12-Year-Old Schoolgirl in Ibadan

Ibadan, Nigeria – February 13, 2026 – The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 12-year-old student in the Challenge area of Ibadan, intensifying concerns over rising insecurity in the state. The victim, a Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) student of Monarch Model College, was reportedly kidnapped on the morning of Thursday, […]

U.S. Moves to Ramp Up Denaturalisation Efforts; Nigerians in America May Be Affected

Nigerians residing in the United States could be among those impacted as the U.S. government intensifies efforts to revoke citizenship from naturalised Americans, in line with renewed immigration directives tied to former President Donald Trump’s policy agenda. Officials familiar with the development disclosed that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun reassigning personnel […]

Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Hits 1.45 Million BPD, Highest In Africa 

Nigeria’s crude oil production climbed to 1.459 million barrels per day (bpd) in January 2026, reinforcing the country’s standing as Africa’s largest oil producer, according to the latest Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) released by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Wednesday. The report, closely watched by investors and policymakers, shows a modest […]