February 10, 2026

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What a Real Reconciliation in Nigerian Basketball Would Require

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With 2026 underway, Nigerian basketball faces a test beyond personalities: whether reconciliation will remain symbolic or become structural. After peace meetings and rising criticism, this explainer examines what genuine reconciliation would require—clear election timelines, transparent process, reform accountability, and a non-negotiable clock—if the Nigeria Basketball Federation is to escape another cycle of contested leadership...

Inside the NBBF Clock War: Heroes, Insiders, and the Politics of Timing

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As the expected 2026 election window approaches, Nigerian basketball is no longer arguing only about leadership — it is arguing about time. From renewed denials of tenure elongation to sharp governance criticism, the Nigeria Basketball Federation has entered a clock war where timing itself has become leverage. In this contest, perception, silence, and urgency now shape power....

Oshiomhole Says Viral Private Jet Clip Is AI-Generated

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Former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed a viral private-jet clip circulating online as an AI-generated fabrication, rejecting allegations implied by the footage. The claim has intensified scrutiny of manipulated media, as observers weigh the responsibilities of platforms, the speed of online amplification and the difficulty of verifying content in high-profile political disputes....

Nigeria Immigration Probes Officer Over Alleged Unlawful Detention, Sexual Assault

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The Nigeria Immigration Service has opened an investigation into an officer accused of unlawful detention and sexual assault, following public complaints and calls for accountability. The agency says internal procedures have been activated while authorities review the allegations, a case that places institutional safeguards and due process under close scrutiny as investigations proceed....

Snakebite Death Sparks Antivenom Crisis Debate in Nigeria

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The death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Nwangene after a snakebite has reignited debate over Nigeria’s emergency health readiness, as questions swirl around antivenom availability, hospital preparedness and response time. While authorities insist stocks exist, health advocates and lawmakers say the incident exposes systemic gaps in treating preventable fatalities....

Fela Kuti Becomes First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has become the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, cementing his global legacy decades after his death. The honour recognises not only his musical innovation but also his enduring influence on political expression, cultural identity, and African music’s global standing....

Onitsha Main Market Reopens as Soludo Defies Sit-at-Home Order

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Onitsha Main Market reopened on Monday under heavy security as Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo moved to enforce economic activity despite a sit-at-home order. The decision pits state authority against disruption fears, reopening debate about governance, security enforcement, and how long traders can absorb economic paralysis in Nigeria’s major commercial hubs....

Health Minister: Prayers Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Healthcare System

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Nigeria’s Health Minister has warned that faith alone cannot resolve the country’s deep healthcare challenges, arguing that structural reforms, sustained funding, and accountability are required to reverse decades of underinvestment. The remarks reopen debate on how Nigeria balances belief, policy, and evidence-based planning as pressure mounts on hospitals, health workers, and patients nationwide....

Anambra, Traders Agree on Phased Remodelling of Onitsha Main Market to Ease Disruption

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The Anambra State Government and traders at Onitsha Main Market have reached an agreement on a phased remodelling plan aimed at upgrading market infrastructure while minimising disruption to business activities. The approach follows weeks of negotiation and reflects the state’s effort to balance urban renewal goals with the economic realities faced by traders....

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