Nigeria
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The foreign minister of junta-ruled Niger has summoned the charge d'affaires at the Nigerian embassy, accusing the neighbouring nation of "serving as a rear base" to "destabilise" the country, Niger state television said. Relations between Nigeria and its northern Sahel neighbour Niger have been tense since the military took over in Niamey in 2023 and…
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A whopping 56% of the Nigerian population have considered migrating from the country, representing a 20-percentage-point increase compared to the 2017 figure of 36%, according to a report published by Afrobarometer, a pan-African research network. "More than half (56%) of Nigerians say they have considered leaving Nigeria, a 20-percentage-point increase compared to 2017 (36%) (Figure…
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Nigeria has concluded plans to start auctioning undeveloped oil and gas blocks from the year 2025. According to a report on the official website of global news agency Reuters, Nigeria will take this step, prioritising natural gas development to support the country's commitment to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals. Reuters, quoting the oil…
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The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2024 Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill. This followed the adoption of the report from the Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions at plenary on Tuesday. The report was presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Abiru Adetokunbo (APC-Lagos). Senator Adetokunbo, while presenting the report, noted that…
16 Dec
The South African presidency of the G20 from this month until November 2025 offers a critical opportunity to move beyond symbolic African Union (AU) membership in the forum. I propose in the analyses that follow steps for South Africa (SA), Nigeria and others to take on implementing reforms that will amplify Africa’s voice, strengthen intra-African…
16 Dec
No fewer than 526 persons were killed in violent attacks and 949 others were kidnapped by criminal elements in various parts of the country, the Nigeria 2024 annual human rights report has revealed. The report also captured attacks by criminal elements on security agents at checkpoints and other security formations, adding that incidents of insecurity…
16 Dec
President Bola Tinubu has approved free nationwide train rides from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025. The initiative aims to alleviate transportation costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Idris said, "As we did last year, there will be free train services…
16 Dec
SWAN laments state of sports sector in Ondo, calls for intervention The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ondo Chapter, has expressed concern over the state of the sports sector in the state, stressing that the situation calls for urgent intervention. While frowning over the dwindling fortunes of sports in the state, SWAN expressed concern…
16 Dec
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has said that there is no single foreign military base in the country. This is in response to wide speculations that a foreign military base is domiciled in Nigeria. Spokesman of the Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba, in a statement on Monday, urged the public to disregard the…
16 Dec
A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Monday, sentenced a 20-year old tailor, Ahmad Garba to three months imprisonment for stealing six shirts and six trousers. The Magistrate, Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the charge. Bokkos in his judgment, ordered the convict to pay an option of N10,…
15 Dec
US-based nonprofit, Cures Within Reach (CWR), has extended its partnership with Open Philanthropy to fund 16 more clinical trials in low and lower-middle income countries (LMICs) over the next two years. The renewed partnership aims to explore affordable treatments using existing medicines, nutraceuticals, and indigenous remedies. President and CEO of CWR, Barbara Goodman, in a…
15 Dec
Nigeria during the week won two medals at the 2024 World Weightlifting Championship held in Manama, Bahrain. Didih Onome Omolala competed in 55kg class lifted 90kg in snatch and 110kg in clean and jerk had a total of 200kg, narrowly missed the podium as she finished 5th on the table. On her part, Sarah Ovayioza…
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Making ice cream at home is easier than you think. Not only is it simple, but homemade ice cream gives a rich and creamy taste that store-bought varieties can’t match. This Christmas, surprise your friends and family with a delightful homemade treat using this festive recipe for strawberry ice cream. Ingredients 2 cups whipping cream…
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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has applauded the ruling of a high court sitting in Benin City, which granted the application to reinstate the chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government areas, who the party said “were illegally and unconstitutionally suspended by the Edo State House of Assembly at the…
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After a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt nullified the congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, the party vowed to appeal the decision, describing it as a "coordinated plot." The court's decision was made by Justice G. V. Obomanu, who ruled that the APC congresses were null and void.…
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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has thrown more light on the ongoing developments along the Lekki-Victoria Island coastal route, addressing concerns about property management, Federal Government jurisdiction, and the Eko-Atlantic project. Speaking to newsmen during an inspection of the project, Umahi emphasised the federal government's efforts to protect critical infrastructure and properties in the…
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Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested four suspected members of the Ambazonia rebel group in Taraba State. Making the announcement yesterday via a statement made available to the media in Jalingo by the Acting Spokesperson of the Brigade, Captain Oni Olubodunde, the suspects were arrested on…
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Zambian police said they have arrested two men for allegedly trying to "harm" the president of the southern African nation using witchcraft. Mozambican national Jasten Mabulesse Candunde, 42, and Zambian village chief Leonard Phiri, 43, were arrested in the capital Lusaka, according to a police statement released on Friday. "The suspects were found in possession…
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Former Green Eagles captain, Segun Odegbami, has praised Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, after he was voted the Best African Footballer of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for 2024. The former 3SC player said that Nigeria having players who won the award consecutively (Osimhen won the 2023 edition) shows that our…
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George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died at the age of 88, his former club Stoke City announced on their website on Saturday. Eastham, whose father also named George once played for England, won 19 caps for his country between 1963 and 1966. He did not play in England's 1966…
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Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury reprise their heavyweight "fight of the century" on Saturday with multiple titles and both fighters' place in history on the line. Usyk edged a split decision at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena in May, handing Fury his sole defeat and becoming the first undisputed champion of the four-belt era. The unbeaten Ukrainian…