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Super Falcons to Begin Training Camp for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)

Noble Onyeagoro
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will open their training camp on February 20, 2026, in preparation for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the team set to compete in the WAFU B invitational tournament....

FG to Share Electricity Subsidy Burden With States From 2026

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The Federal Government has announced plans to share electricity subsidy costs with state and local governments from 2026, ending the long-standing practice of carrying the burden alone. Officials say the move is aimed at transparency and fiscal discipline, as Nigeria grapples with mounting power-sector debt and seeks to stabilise an electricity market strained by unpaid subsidies....

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....

Eighty Kidnapped Worshippers Escape Captivity in Kaduna

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Eighty worshippers abducted during a raid in Kaduna State have escaped captivity, authorities said, offering a rare moment of relief in a region long troubled by abductions. The escape shifts attention to survivor safety, gaps in rural security, and the urgent need for sustained protection as communities weigh hope against persistent fear....

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