Enugu Monarch Makes Direct Appeal to Tinubu Over Kanu
His Majesty, Lawrence Okolio Chikezie Agubuzu, the Traditional Ruler of Ezema Olo Kingdom and Chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers, made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. In…
Gabon: Govt Shuts Down Facebook, Tiktok
Facebook and TikTok were no longer available in Gabon on Wednesday, AFP journalists confirmed, hours after the media regulator announced their suspension because of the risk of “conflict-inducing excesses”. Gabon’s media regulator on Tuesday announced the suspension of social media…
Zenith Bank Dissociates Jim Ovia From ‘Fraudulent’ AI Investment Scheme
The Management of Zenith Bank Plc has advised the public to disregard videos circulating online linking the bank’s Group Chairman, Dr Jim Ovia, as endorsing an investment scheme known as Wealth BridgeThe bank issued the warning in a disclaimer statement…
Turkey’s president rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent nation. During a visit to Ethiopia, Erdogan said it could prove dangerous for a volatile region. In December, Israel became the…
Japan’s Takaichi reelected as first female prime minister after landslide victory
Takaichi Sanae has been designated as prime minister by this house. Takaichi Sanae was reelected by parliament as Japan’s 105th prime minister on February 18 when a special Diet session got underway. She won a vast majority of votes cast…
Turkey, Ethiopia sign energy cooperation accord during Erdogan visit
Turkey and Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation during a visit by President Tayyip Erdogan to Addis Ababa on Tuesday, the Turkish Energy Ministry said, adding the accord would lead to joint production and projects. Erdogan held…
Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies At 84
US Civil Rights Leader Reverend Jesse Jackson is dead. It was gathered that Reverend Jesse Jackson, the veteran civil rights activist and former US presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. In a statement released by his…
Sultan declares Wednesday first day of Ramadan in Nigeria
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, 18 February 2026, as the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.In a statement issued in Sokoto on Tuesday and signed by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on…
UN chief pushes for decolonisation of Western Sahara, 16 territories
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for the complete decolonisation of Western Sahara and 16 other territories still under colonial rule. Guterres urged renewed commitment to completing the unfinished business of ending colonial rule, more than 60 years…
Dangote appoints daughters Fatima, Mariya, Halima, to head key operations across Dangote group
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest tycoon, has promoted his daughters to senior management positions, as part of the succession and expansion plan for the Dangote Group.According to Arise Tv, Fatima is going to lead commercial activities in oil and gas, Mariya…