ITU reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s digital development
Africa
February 9, 2026
ITU reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s digital development
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. This followed…
Poor network quality drives 41,239 telecom subscribers to switch networks in 2025 – NCC
Africa
February 9, 2026
Poor network quality drives 41,239 telecom subscribers to switch networks in 2025 – NCC
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Persistent network congestion, slow data speeds and erratic connectivity pushed at least 41,239 telecom subscribers to switch…
Kogi Govt orders temporary closure of markets, motor parks to flush out terrorists
Africa
February 9, 2026
Kogi Govt orders temporary closure of markets, motor parks to flush out terrorists
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts…
Manufacturers struggle with rising inventories as demand slumps
Africa
February 9, 2026
Manufacturers struggle with rising inventories as demand slumps
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Despite signs of improving macroeconomic indicators published by the Federal Government, the latest financial results of Nigeria’s…
‘I didn’t say Tinubu killed Funsho Williams’, Femi Fani-Kayode reacts to Sowore’s claims
General News
February 9, 2026
‘I didn’t say Tinubu killed Funsho Williams’, Femi Fani-Kayode reacts to Sowore’s claims
*Says ‘Reno Omokri and I retracted harsh criticism of Tinubu years ago’ *Explains ‘My statement then was: “I am not…
Only Muslim leadership can declare commencement, termination of Ramadan fasting — Prof Alaro
General News
February 9, 2026
Only Muslim leadership can declare commencement, termination of Ramadan fasting — Prof Alaro
*Says relying solely on science for moonsighting is extremism By OUR REPORTER He urged Muslims to strike a balance between…
Questions as USA threatens Algeria with sanctions for buying Russian Su-57 fighter jets
General News
February 8, 2026
Questions as USA threatens Algeria with sanctions for buying Russian Su-57 fighter jets
By KEMI KASUMU with Agency reports “It is the very key point that puts America up as cause of conflicts…
SUNDAY CORNER: Where is the Commander-in-Chief? Nigeria under terrorists’ siege
Articles
February 8, 2026
SUNDAY CORNER: Where is the Commander-in-Chief? Nigeria under terrorists’ siege
By SOLOMON DALUNG By the time the gunfire subsided, dozens of innocent lives had been brutally extinguished. Among the victims…
‘We seek no war but we are ready to fight so that no one dares to fight us’ – Iran’s FM Araghchi
Defence
February 8, 2026
‘We seek no war but we are ready to fight so that no one dares to fight us’ – Iran’s FM Araghchi
“We are a man of diplomacy, we are also a man of war; not in the sense that we seek…
75TH BIRTHDAY: Gen Olanrewaju salutes Oyinlola as ex-Osun Governor, Aregbesola, attends thanksgiving service
Defence
February 8, 2026
75TH BIRTHDAY: Gen Olanrewaju salutes Oyinlola as ex-Osun Governor, Aregbesola, attends thanksgiving service
By NASRUDEEN ABBAS “Happy birthday, my Prince. I send my best wishes to you on the occasion of your birthday.…