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Blue Economy, green resolve: Lagos charts Africa’s coastal future, by Babajide Fadoju
The 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit convened on November 6, 2025, at the Lagos Continental Hotel, drawing delegates from across Africa and beyond. Goodwill messages from the Dutch government, Chinese embassy, UK high commission, and German consulate opened proceedings, signalling the global stakes in what the city plans to do with its 187 kilometres of coastline. These opening salutes…
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s absence sets off alarm bells in Moscow
The news out of Moscow is a bit of non-news: Russia’s top diplomat is still in his job. On Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov moved to tamp down intense media speculation about a potential reshuffle at the highest echelon of Russian foreign policy. The reason? Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s prominent absence from a Russian Security Council meeting on Wednesday, when…
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Trump misled by tainted reports on Christian killings in Nigeria — IMPI
Nigerian policy think tank, The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has faulted former United States President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), saying it was based on “jaundiced and misleading data” supplied by groups with vested interests. In a statement signed on Friday by its chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the policy think…
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Tinubu hails Omoyemi Akerele for winning 2025 Earthshot Prize
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Omoyemi Akerele, founder of Lagos Fashion Week, for emerging as one of the winners of the prestigious 2025 Earthshot Prize. At a ceremony held on Wednesday at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Lagos Fashion Week was announced as the only African enterprise among the five global…
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Peru bans Mexico’s President Sheinbaum as diplomatic dispute grows
Peru has declared Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum a “persona non grata” who is unable to enter the country, days after severing ties with Mexico amid an escalating diplomatic dispute. Peru’s Congress voted 63 to 34 on Thursday in favour of symbolically barring Sheinbaum from the country after her government granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, after she…
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Super Eagles’ coach Chelle dreams of AFCON 2025 title with Nigeria
As Nigeria prepares for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has declared that winning the continental crown is the team’s ultimate goal. Speaking with CAFOnline ahead of the tournament, Chelle said the Super Eagles are determined to go all the way this time, emphasizing that their narrow defeat in the 2023…
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Oyo govt pledges better welfare for industrial workers
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to improving the welfare of industrial workers through industry-friendly policies and active monitoring of labour rights. The statement was made during a sensitisation visit to Nigerian Breweries and the Nigerian Bottling Company (Coca-Cola) on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon. Adebisi Adeniyi. According…
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We’ll spare no effort to defeat terrorism, says Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will spare no effort in its mission to rid Nigeria of criminals and decisively defeat terrorism. In a post on his official X handle on Friday, the President reaffirmed his government’s determination to confront insecurity and uphold national unity, stressing that security remains non-negotiable. “We are indeed faced…
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Court to deliver judgment November 20 in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism case
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20 for judgment in the terrorism case filed by the Federal Government against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. According to a report by The PUNCH on Friday, Justice James Omotosho announced the date after Kanu failed to open his defence,…
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Halt Ibadan Circular Road demolitions, APC urges Governor Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to immediately halt the demolition of properties in parts of Ibadan, warning that the action could spark widespread protests among affected residents. In a statement on Thursday, APC’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, condemned the ongoing demolitions, describing them as insensitive and poorly…
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