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Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of the THISDAY/Arise Media Group, has announced the official launch of LekeeLekee, a new social media platform developed by the media conglomerate as part of its digital expansion strategy. In a statement heralding the launch, Mr Obaigbena disclosed that LekeeLekee is now live on the App Store, Google Play, and the web, and is also available as a Progressive Web App (PWA), enabling seamless access across devices and connectivity levels. Described as a fast, cutting-edge social media platform and super app, LekeeLekee was developed by ARISE Broadcast and THISDAY Media Group to cater to what the organisation…

PalmPay has partnered AfriGO to allow users request Nigeria’s domestic payment card directly through the PalmPay mobile app, expanding access to card-based services within its digital ecosystem. The integration enables customers initiate AfriGO card applications inside the app, eliminating the need for separate banking channels. By embedding the feature into a wallet already widely used for transfers and bill payments, PalmPay strengthens its role in Nigeria’s evolving digital payments landscape. AfriGO, Nigeria’s national domestic card scheme was introduced to support local payment infrastructure, reduce transaction costs and promote financial inclusion. Through PalmPay’s extensive agent network and customer support centers, users…

El-Rufai has demanded clarification from NSA over alleged Thallium Sulphate procurement. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally requested clarification from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) over what he described as information available to opposition leaders concerning the alleged procurement of a toxic chemical substance. In a letter dated January 30, 2026, and addressed to the National Security Adviser in Abuja, El-Rufai said he was seeking “clarification and reassurance” regarding reports that ONSA planned to import approximately 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate from a supplier in Poland.   The former governor shared…

In December, NASA took another small, incremental step towards autonomous surface rovers. In a demonstration, the Perseverance team used AI to generate the rover’s waypoints. Perseverance used the AI waypoints on two separate days, traveling a total of 456 meters without human control.“This demonstration shows how far our capabilities have advanced and broadens how we will explore other worlds,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “Autonomous technologies like this can help missions to operate more efficiently, respond to challenging terrain, and increase science return as distance from Earth grows. It’s a strong example of teams applying new technology carefully and responsibly…

Palau’s biodiversity is threatened by rising sea levels. Climate change, a personal issueFor Techitong, these climate related hazards are deeply personal.“I fear the places I grew up in might be underwater in the next decades,” he said. “I don’t want future generations to only hear stories about what Palau used to be. That’s what drives me.”Today, he works with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Palau alongside the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO), overseeing the strengthening of climate-resilient disaster shelters across the country. Techitong visits one of the IOM-supported disaster shelters. Strengthening national resilienceTechitong’s work is part of a…

Nollywood actress Joke Silva has celebrated her husband, veteran actor Olu Jacobs, on his 82nd birthday. In a heartfelt message on her Instagram page, Joke Silva expressed her wishes for the legendary actor. She said, “82 just like that… Agba ko mi nira l’agbara Jesu… Sir J of life @_olujacobs. Wishing you an amazing year ahead.” I’ll draw 1,000 faces of people making positive impact — Ebunoluwa, 9-Yr-Old wonderkid.. The celebration comes amid recent rumors about Olu Jacobs’ health. Speculation had surfaced suggesting that the ailing actor had passed away. These rumors were quickly dispelled by the Jacobs family, reaffirming that the…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsFebruary 15, 2026 20:39 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Madueke on Eze Arsenal winger Noni Madueke has hailed the performance of midfielder Eberechi Eze following the 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round. The Gunners returned to winning ways with a convincing victory over the Latics at the Emirates Stadium. Eze played a big part, providing assists for the opening two goals.Eze started in central midfield against the League One outfit, but was brilliant with his movement into the final third and contributed towards the club making the fifth round.Speaking after the match,…

The Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, has dared former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai to submit evidence of the alleged procurement of thallium sulphate to the Department of State Services, DSS, for further investigation. DAILY POST reports that thallium sulphate is a highly toxic, colourless and odourless compound that can kill humans in small doses. El-Rufai had said the substance was reportedly sourced from a supplier in Poland. Recall that El-Rufai had accused the ONSA, under Nuhu Ribadu of procuring thallium sulphate, a highly toxic chemical compound, and has demanded urgent clarification over the alleged transaction. Responding,…

vThe Senate, at a special session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, convened to resolve the controversy surrounding the mode of transmission of election results in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, settled for a watered-down version of what the people want. Nigerians want the Act to provide for the real-time transmission of election results from the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, at the polling unit to the INEC Result Viewing, IReV, portal at the Commission’s headquarters to prevent any human tampering with the expressed will of the electorate at all elections henceforth. This will not only enable Nigerians and the…

For 12 days, the Spring Fair transformed VEC into a walkable map of 34 provinces, blending cuisine, culture and commerce inside Southeast Asia’s largest exhibition complex. HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 February 2026 – For nearly two weeks, the Spring Fair 2026 turned the Vietnam Exhibition Center into something few destinations manage to become: a condensed, high-definition portrait of an entire country. As the fair drew to a close, what remains is not simply a tally of booths or sales figures, but the impression of a place that allowed visitors to move ‘through Vietnam’ at remarkable speed.…