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Africa’s trade marginalisation threatens global stability — Tuggar
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has warned that Africa’s limited share of global trade is incompatible with the continent’s large population and poses long-term risks to global stability. Tuggar spoke on Wednesday at the 2026 Annual Conference of Ambassadors in Spain, held under the theme “Good Neighbourliness: Building Bridges or Building Walls.” He said Africa’s…
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President Tinubu celebrates Abegunde ‘Abena’, Prince Ade Omole on their birthdays
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two of his close associates, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde ‘Abena’ and Prince Ade Omole, as they mark their birthdays on January 9, praising their dedication to public service, professionalism and national development. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, the President lauded Hon.…
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Rivers State: Two monkeys burn the village to prove they are loyal to Jagaban, by Sly Edaghese
Rivers State is not collapsing by accident. It is being offered as a sacrifice. Two men, driven by fear of irrelevance and hunger for protection, have chosen spectacle over stewardship—setting fire to a whole people’s future just to prove who kneels better before power. There comes a point when a political tragedy degenerates into farce, and the farce mutates into…
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FG moves to cut education costs, promote sustainability with reusable textbook policy
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has introduced a new policy aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents while improving learning outcomes and promoting environmental sustainability through the use of reusable, high-quality textbooks in schools. The policy, unveiled by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaba Sai’d, is part…
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Super Falcons opponents to emerge January 16 as CAF holds draw
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the date and venue for the draw of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). According to a statement released from CAF headquarters in Cairo, the draw ceremony will take place on January 16, with Morocco’s capital city, Rabat, selected as the host venue. Reigning champions Nigeria will be among…
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NCC, CBN introduce joint framework to address failed airtime, data transactions
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have developed a joint framework to address consumer complaints arising from failed airtime and data transactions. The framework targets issues linked to unsuccessful purchases caused by network downtimes, system glitches or human errors, following months of engagements with mobile network operators (MNOs), value-added service (VAS) providers, deposit money…
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Over 408,000 Nigerians still stranded as refugees in Lake Chad region — UN
More than 408,000 Nigerians remain displaced in Cameroon, Niger and Chad despite years of repatriation efforts, according to the 2025 Nigerian Refugees and Repatriation Overview released by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The report said 408,257 Nigerians fled their homes due to prolonged Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgency in the North-East, which…
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TRIBUTE: Three years after, family remembers AMAA Founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
In an emotion-laden tribute, the Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe family, has celebrated the memory of the founder of the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA), Peace Ogechi Anyiam-Osigwe who passed on three years ago in Lagos. During her lifetime, Peace was a strong pillar behind promotion of the motion picture industry in Nigeria and across Africa. She was a humanist and philanthropist who…
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Bodija, billions, and the burden of Seyi Makinde’s silence, by Folorunso Adisa
The tragic explosion that rocked Bodija, Ibadan, in January 2024 was more than a test of emergency response. It has since become a profound test of democratic accountability in Nigeria. Nearly two years after the blast, recent disclosures surrounding federal intervention funds have exposed a troubling gap between the ideals of good governance and the lived reality of political administration…
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NCAA to enforce stiffer penalties on domestic airlines over chronic delays
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to impose stiffer penalties on domestic airlines that repeatedly fail to meet operational standards, particularly in managing flight delays and cancellations. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this on Thursday via his X handle. He used the post to reaffirm…
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