Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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The Federal Government has initiated discussions with the World Bank for a fresh $300 million loan to enhance Nigeria’s health security system.
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has refuted claims of a system collapse in 2025, clarifying that only transmission line tripping has occurred.
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The United States Embassy in the Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will temporarily shut down on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
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A police station in Ifon, the headquarters of Ose Local Government Area in Ondo State, has reportedly been set ablaze by enraged youths. The incident followed allegations that a young boy died in police custody after being subjected to torture.
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A reports now trending on the internet has alleged that Annie Idibia is struggling with a deteriorating leg injury that has resisted treatment, with doctors reportedly considering amputation.
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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he is prepared to remain in detention indefinitely unless his case is handled by a fair and impartial judge.
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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared a two-day mourning period in honor of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the late leader of Afenifere, who passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 96.
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued warning to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), vowing to prevent its upcoming Board meeting from taking place unless students are included in the decision-making process.
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Authorities in South Africa have arrested Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, over allegations of fraudulently obtaining a South African identity document.
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Alhaji Ibrahim Lawal, the father of Yetunde Lawal, has alleged that his daughter was murdered for ritual purposes, citing the discovery of charms, black soap, and a horn in the suspect’s apartment as evidence.