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INEC Refutes Allegations of Underage Voter Registration in Osun

9Feb

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INEC Refutes Allegations of Underage Voter Registration in Osun

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging that underage voters were registered in Ede North Local Government Area.In a press statement issued on Monday in Osogbo and signed by the Commission’s Public Affairs Officer, Musa Olurode, INEC described the claim as false and misleading.According to the commission, a Facebook post alleged that minors dressed in school uniforms were registered as voters at the INEC Ede North Local Government office on Friday, February 6, 2026.INEC clarified that while students of YTD Grammar School, Ojoro Ede, were brought to the INEC office on that date with the intention of registering, no underage registration took place.The statement explained that the Electoral O...

UPDATE : Cristiano Ronaldo ends strike after settling dispute with Al-Nassr

9Feb

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UPDATE : Cristiano Ronaldo ends strike after settling dispute with Al-Nassr

Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly decided to end his boycott of Al Nassr games.The 41-year-old sat out two of the Saudi Pro League club's matches -- Friday's 2-0 win over Al Ittihad as well as last week's victory over Al Riyadh, despite raking in an immense £448,000-per-week salary.Ronaldo is said to have been incensed by a lack of action and ambition in the transfer window, after Ronaldo watched league rival - and fellow Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) club - Al-Hilal tempt his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad.According to sources, the Portugal captain said he will return to play for the match against Al Fateh on Feb. 14.As per A Bola, Al-Nassr is thought to have reinstated certain powers to directors Jose Semed...

SAD : 53 migrants feared d3ad, two Nigerian women rescued as boat capsizes off Libya

9Feb

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SAD : 53 migrants feared d3ad, two Nigerian women rescued as boat capsizes off Libya

53 migrants, including two babies. are feared dead or missing after a rubber boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya. The only survivors, two Nigerian women, were rescued by the Libyan authorities. the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) announced on Monday, February 9, 2026. The boat was carrying migrants and refugees from various African countries. The boat sank after taking on water approximately six hours after departing from the coastal city of al-Zawiya in north-western Libya.The IOM says that almost 500 migrants have been reported d3ad or missing trying to the cross the Mediterranean Sea from Libya so far in 2026.Libya has become a staging point for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa seeking to reach Europe since ...

King Charles ‘ready to support’ police investigation into his brother Andrew Windsor

9Feb

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King Charles ‘ready to support’ police investigation into his brother Andrew Windsor

King Charles III has said he stands ready to support any police investigation into his younger brother, Prince Andrew, amid continuing controversy linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.In a statement issued by Buckingham Palace, a spokesperson said: “The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct.“While the specific claims in question are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect.“As was previously stated, Their Majesties’ thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse.”The statement came ho...

UPDATE : Senate Welcomes Appeal Court Ruling on Natasha

9Feb

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UPDATE : Senate Welcomes Appeal Court Ruling on Natasha

The Nigerian Senate has welcomed the ruling of the Court of Appeal, which affirmed the authority of the upper legislative chamber to discipline its members internally.Recall that a three-member panel of the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja on Monday upheld the Senate’s decision to suspend the senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over allegations of misconduct.Delivering a unanimous verdict, the court held that the Senate acted within its constitutional powers in suspending Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Abba Mohammed, who read the judgment, stated that the senator’s parliamentary privileges and fundamental rights were not violated by the disciplinary action.The appellate court further ruled that, under Section 66(4) of the Senate Standing Rules, the Senate...

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs reportedly unfollow each other after his Super Bowl loss

9Feb

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Cardi B and Stefon Diggs reportedly unfollow each other after his Super Bowl loss

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have unfollowed each other following the Super Bowl.Stefon's team, the New England Patriots, faced the Seattle Seahawks in the championship game on Sunday, February 8. The Patriots lost the game and the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the Seahawks, 29-13.Earlier today, reports broke out that the pair had reported that the two have unfollowed each other on Instagram following the Super Bowl, which has sparked speculation about the state of the couple's relationship.A check on the pair's Instagram shows that they appear not to be following each other at the time of writing.Cardi, 33, and Stefon, 32, previously followed each other on Instagram, according to reports. There was a recent report from The Sun that Cardi allegedly had a ster...

“Actress Doris Ogala Makes Shocking Claims Against Pastor Chris Okafor, Warns Firmly”

9Feb

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“Actress Doris Ogala Makes Shocking Claims Against Pastor Chris Okafor, Warns Firmly”

Actress Doris Ogala has taken to Instagram to level serious allegations against Pastor Chris Okafor, accusing him of manipulation, dishonesty, and what she described as “pure wickedness.”In a strongly worded post, Doris dared Okafor to publicly release DNA results concerning his children, claiming she would expose how the tests were allegedly obtained and also reveal private conversations surrounding the issue.She stated that she had initially avoided speaking publicly about the matter, especially where children were involved, but felt compelled to respond after what she described as continued provocation.Doris further alleged that Pastor Chris Okafor had lied about the paternity of his own children and accused him of attempting to silence and blackmail them while simultaneousl...

“U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria are a positive development, and we anticipate more to come,” said Remi Tinubu.

9Feb

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“U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria are a positive development, and we anticipate more to come,” said Remi Tinubu.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has described the Christmas Day U.S. military airstrikes on Islamist militants in Sokoto State as a “blessing,” signalling Abuja’s openness to deeper security cooperation with Washington.Speaking to Fox News Digital during a week-long visit to the United States, Tinubu said the intervention was welcomed by Nigeria as it continues to confront insurgent groups and armed criminal networks operating across several regions.“The intervention of the U.S. was quite a welcome development,” Tinubu said. She added that Nigeria is seeking broader collaboration with the United States on security matters. “Nigeria is looking forward to collaboration” with the US on security issues. “We are expecting that there will be more.”The airstrikes, which reported...

UPDATE : NAFDAC denies b@nning Amoxicillin in Nigeria

9Feb

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UPDATE : NAFDAC denies b@nning Amoxicillin in Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports claiming it has secretly banned the antibiotic, Amoxicillin, in Nigeria.In a public notice shared on its social media handles on Monday, February 9, NAFDAC stated that the claim is entirely false. The agency clarified that while it routinely issues targeted safety alerts and recalls for specific substandard or affected batches of medicines, there is no blanket ban on Amoxicillin.“NAFDAC has not banned Amoxicillin in Nigeria, either secretly or openly. As a responsible regulatory authority, the Agency publicly notifies Nigerians of any regulatory actions through official channels,” the statement read.The agency emphasised that its safety communications, including Recalls, Safety Alerts...

AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle Explains Osimhen, Lookman and Onyedika’s Struggles

9Feb

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AFCON 2025: Eric Chelle Explains Osimhen, Lookman and Onyedika’s Struggles

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shed light on the physical and tactical difficulties faced by Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Raphael Onyedika during Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Morocco.Chelle revealed that Osimhen played through the tournament while managing a hamstring injury that required close supervision by the team’s medical staff. Despite the setback, the Galatasaray striker was one of Nigeria’s standout performers, scoring four goals and registering two assists in six matches, a contribution that earned him a place in the CAF Team of the Tournament.The coach noted that Osimhen completed the full 90 minutes in only two matches—against Tunisia and Algeria—explaining that fixture congestion and limited recovery time took a toll on the ...