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NBC expands investment, launches 2026 youth empowered programme at UNILAG

By Tribune Online / Nigerian Tribune Newspaper / February 17, 2026

The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., a leading consumer packaged goods company and a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of its flagship #YouthEmpowered (YE) programme, with the first training session taking place at the University of Lagos. This initiative targets young people aged 16 to 35 […]

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Over 50,000 Israeli Soldiers Hold Foreign Citizenship – Reports

By Adebayo Gbenga / Daily Trust Newspaper / February 17, 2026

More than 50,000 soldiers in the Israeli military in its war in Gaza hold at least one other citizenship, with a majority of them holding US or European

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ECOWAS Court Holds Meeting To Enforce Judgments In Nigeria

By Adebayo Gbenga / Daily Trust Newspaper / February 17, 2026

The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, is holding a bilateral meeting with the Competent National Authority (CNA) and other stakeholders in Nigeria on the

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Hosts Win Major Trophies At 2026 Lagos Int’l Polo Tourney

By . / Daily Trust Newspaper / February 17, 2026

Led by STL, Lagos based polo clubs dominated proceedings at the just concluded 2026 NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, delivering a sweeping dominance,

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Rockets vs. Hornets Prediction, Odds, Picks

By Oge Nwaozuzu / NBA News / February 17, 2026

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WORLD IN BRIEF: Nigerian driver killed in South Africa, Bangladesh gets new prime minister, Trump dispatches envoy to Pretoria, and other stories

By Faith Omoboye / BusinessDay News / February 17, 2026

Three suspects have been charged with murder following the killing of Bolt driver Isaac Satlat, a Nigerian national, in Pretoria…

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Pacers vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds, Picks

By Oge Nwaozuzu / NBA News / February 17, 2026

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Bayelsa, Delta Receive Niger Delta Games Torch

By Hakeem Baba-Ahmed / Daily Trust Newspaper / February 17, 2026

Bayelsa and Delta States took turns yesterday to receive the Niger Delta Games Torch on with the Managing Director of Dunamis-Icon Limited and Lead Consultant

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Electoral bill: Other side of Clause 60(3)

By Opinion / PUNCH Newspaper / February 17, 2026

Explore the debate surrounding Nigeria’s Electoral Bill, specifically Clause 60(3), and why the Senate opted against mandatory real-time electronic results

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Cost of lost neutrality at the bar

By Opinion / PUNCH Newspaper / February 17, 2026

Exploring the consequences when the Nigerian Bar Association’s leadership admits a lack of neutrality, impacting institutional credibility and national voi

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