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The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has warned that history will judge Nigeria’s democratic institutions by how they respond to the country’s worsening security crisis. In a statement signed by its Country Director, Amb. Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu on Saturday, the Commission commended Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa for what it described as a courageous intervention on the floor of the House of Representatives in November 2025. Doguwa had declared that Nigeria was running in blood and tears, a statement the IHRC said reflected the painful reality facing millions of citizens across the country. According to…

England-based goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor has described her maiden Super Falcons invitation as a dream come true, reacting with delight after being named in the squad for Nigeria’s upcoming pre-WAFCON friendlies against Cameroon, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 20-year-old Portsmouth FC Women shot-stopper, who is of Nigerian descent, took to X to express her gratitude, writing, “An honour to have received my first senior call up, thank you Jesus.” Erhabor is one of two players receiving their first senior call-ups in the 25-player squad announced by head coach Justine Madugu, alongside Tanzania-based midfielder Precious Christopher. The squad also features the return…

Nigerian social media influencer and creator, Abike Raheem, popularly known as Papaya Ex, has alleged that a police officer assaulted her during a late-night encounter in the Ajah area of Lagos State. Papaya Ex made the claim during an emotional TikTok live session on Friday, accusing the officer of physical violence and inappropriate conduct while she was returning home from a shoot. According to the influencer, what began as a seemingly friendly exchange with the officer during a stop quickly degenerated into a confrontation. She alleged that the officer struck her in the face with a gun, assaulted her driver,…

Twenty-four-year-old Success Oluwaseun, who emerged as the second overall best graduating student from the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, with a CGPA of 4.87, shares with AYOOLA OLASUPO how she broke her department’s record, her personal discipline, and the push behind her academic excellence Where are you from? I hail from Ifewara, Atakunmosa West, Osun State, and I am the first child of six. Which set did you graduate with? I graduated with the 2024/2025 set as the second overall best graduating student. We were actually two with the same CGPA. How old are you? I…

In a report released on Thursday, the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan said the evidence establishes that at least three underlying acts of genocide were committed: “killing members of a protected ethnic group; causing serious bodily and mental harm; and deliberately inflicting conditions of life calculated to bring about the group’s physical destruction in whole or in part.”“The scale, coordination, and public endorsement of the operation by senior RSF leadership demonstrate that the crimes committed in and around El Fasher were not random excesses of war,” said Mohamed Chande Othman, Chair of the mission.“They formed part of a…

Table of contents Tecno Camon 50 Pro Tecno Camon 50 Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs Camon 50 On February 18, 2026, Tecno Mobile, the premium sub-brand of Transsion Holdings, quietly announced the Tecno Camon 50 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro. This silent launch comes before the official global showcase at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona from March 2 to March 5, 2026. The phones were first put on pre-order in Kenya and Nigeria, underscoring Tecno’s mobile-first focus in the African market. The Camon 50 series follows the Camon 40 lineup from the previous year. The name still means…

Apple has warned iPhone users as iPhone 6s, SE and older models have been added to obsolete list. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Apple Inc. has issued a fresh warning to iPhone users after updating its list of obsolete and vintage devices, urging customers to confirm whether their smartphones are still officially supported. When an iPhone is classified as obsolete, Apple discontinues hardware repairs and stops providing software security updates, a move that cybersecurity experts say can expose users to serious risks. Security Risks of Obsolete Devices   Unsupported iPhones no longer receive security patches, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks, malware,…

Market lows often create confusion, fear, and hesitation among investors. However, in 2026, experienced investors approach these phases with structure rather than emotion. They do not instigate in response to drastic price reductions, but rather analyse the quality of business, financial soundness and prospects. Market bottoms are rarely clear in real time. This is why disciplined evaluation frameworks matter more than trying to predict the exact low. Core Framework Investors Use Near Market Lows Below are the key factors investors prioritise in 2026. 1. Business Fundamentals Matter More Than Price The first step is understanding why a stock is falling. Price…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has received and inspected sensitive materials for Saturday’s bye-elections in two constituencies in Rivers State. The inspection was led by the INEC National Commissioner supervising the South-South states, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, alongside, the Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Abayomi Salimi and an INEC National Commissioner from Abia State, Chukwuemeka Ibeziaku, at the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Port Harcourt on Friday. Party agents also participated in the inspection of the sensitive materials. Briefing journalists and party agents, the Rivers State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Gabriel Yomere, explained the importance of the…

The Kogi Ministry of Education has confirmed the resumption of schools on Monday, Feb. 23, following the emergency mid-term break. The Kogi government on Feb. 3 shut public and private schools indefinitely across the state, citing preventive measures against insecurity. A statement signed by Mr Matthew Salami, the ministry’s Director of Basic and Secondary Education, on Friday in Lokoja, directed school heads and the general public to note the resumption date. According to him, all school activities will continue as usual, and both day and boarding house students are expected to resume on the specified date. “The announcement applies to…