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CBN eases MPR by 50 basis points to 26.5%.

  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 26.5 percent. This move reflects the Bank’s ongoing effort to stimulate economic activity and provide some relief to businesses and consumers facing persistent high borrowing costs in the economy. In addition to adjusting the MPR, the CBN has maintained the structure of its standing facilities corridor, keeping it at +50 to -450 basis points. This […]

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Hakimi to face trial over rape allegation, denies accusation.

Moroccan international footballer Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial in France over a rape allegation that first emerged in 2023. Hakimi, who plays as a defender for Paris Saint-Germain and represents the Morocco national team, has firmly denied the accusation. In a statement shared on social media on Tuesday, the 25-year-old described the allegation as unjust and expressed confidence that the judicial process would clear his name. “This is as unjust to the innocent as it is to the […]

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FCT polling units split in 2022, not 2026, says INEC.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that the split polling units used during the February 21 Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory were created in February 2022, not in 2026. The commission dismissed allegations that voters were migrated shortly before the election, stating clearly that no voter redistribution took place in 2026. It explained that the adjustments being referenced were part of a nationwide restructuring exercise carried out in 2022 to improve access to polling units […]

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2025 ASUU agreement to boost university autonomy.

The Federal Government has stated that the 2025 agreement signed with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is aimed at strengthening university autonomy while promoting long-term stability in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Arabi, made this known during a working visit to Yakubu Gowon University in Gwagwalada, Abuja. Arabi explained that the agreement, which is scheduled to take effect from January 2026, provides for a 40 per cent salary […]

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El-Rufai suffered overnight nosebleed in EFCC custody.

Muyiwa Adekeye, spokesperson to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has disclosed that the ex-governor reportedly suffered a nosebleed while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement issued late Monday, Adekeye also alleged that the commission prevented one of El-Rufai’s wives from handing food to him directly on February 17, instructing her instead to pass the meal through its personnel. El-Rufai had presented himself at the EFCC headquarters on February 16 following an […]

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Reckless truck driver crushes LASTMA officer, two others to death in Lagos.

Tragedy struck on Monday, February 23, 2026, when a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer and two pedestrians lost their lives in a fatal crash at the Badagry Roundabout inward Seme, Lagos, following a brake failure involving a truck. The accident, which sent shockwaves through the Badagry community, has once again drawn attention to the recurring crashes along the busy corridor. The incident involved a fully loaded SHACMAN truck reportedly owned by the Dangote Group. Preliminary reports indicate that […]

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Asake emerges as most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria.

Singer Asake, born Ahmed Ololade, has become the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria, further cementing his dominance in the country’s digital music space. The milestone was announced as Spotify marked its fifth anniversary in Nigeria, with the streaming platform unveiling its top five most-streamed artists in the country since launch. Asake leads the chart, followed by Wizkid in second place and Seyi Vibez in third. Burna Boy secured the fourth spot, while Davido rounded out the top […]

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Four die as Iranian Army helicopter crashes in Isfahan.

A helicopter operated by the Iranian Army’s Air Force crashed on Tuesday into a busy fruit market in the central province of Isfahan, resulting in the deaths of four people. The victims included the pilot and co-pilot of the aircraft, as well as two fruit vendors who were on the ground at the time of the incident. Authorities said preliminary findings indicate that the crash was caused by a technical malfunction, though investigations are expected to continue to determine the […]

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US seeks bilateral pact with Nigeria to end Christian persecution.

The United States Congress has urged the establishment of a comprehensive bilateral agreement between Washington and Abuja focused on protecting vulnerable Christian communities, dismantling jihadist terror networks, and countering the growing influence of China and Russia in Nigeria. The call was contained in a joint decision by the House Appropriations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. In a statement titled “Ending the Persecution of Christians in Nigeria,” lawmakers praised President Donald Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a Country of […]

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