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President Bola has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing international partnerships, particularly with Colombia, during a meeting with Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez in Abuja. Tinubu emphasized aligning Nigeria’s foreign relations with global trends in trade, politics, and culture, noting that global economic volatility necessitates new partnerships. He promised to replicate agreements signed with Brazil on…
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Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, following a five-member commission’s investigation that substantiated allegations of falsifying judicial records and misusing public funds. The commission, chaired by a Supreme Court judge, recommended her removal under Article 146(1) for misbehavior. The dismissal, effective immediately, is the first of a sitting Chief…
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Federal Government is finalizing the review of the senior secondary school curriculum, as announced by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa at the 2025 African Curriculum Association Conference in Abuja. The new curriculum, described as “future-ready,” builds on the recently completed and approved Basic Education Curriculum for Primary 1–6 and JSS 1–3. It emphasizes 21st-century skills,…
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Kaduna State Government has accused former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of attempting to destabilize the state through provocation and incitement following his political allies’ defeat in the August 16 by-elections. The government alleges that El-Rufai organized a violent meeting on August 30 and made false claims against the government to shift blame. It also criticized his…
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Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has mandated all electricity generation companies (GenCos) connected to the national grid to implement Free Governor Control (FGC) across their units by November 30, 2025, to address ongoing grid instability. Non-compliance will result in penalties, including a 10% charge on the invoice for defaulting units and potential disconnection after 90…
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The death toll from Sunday’s 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has risen to 800, with 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government. The earthquake, centered near Jalalabad in Nangarhar province and affecting Kunar province, caused extensive destruction in numerous villages. Rescue efforts are underway, with footage showing injured individuals being evacuated and villagers digging…
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Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism-related offenses. Ekpa was found guilty of inciting terrorism and participating in a terrorist group, using his social media following to stir tensions in southeastern Nigeria from August 2021 to November 2024. The court also convicted him of…
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A severe earthquake and multiple aftershocks has struck Afghanistan just before midnight, causing widespread destruction and over 600 deaths. The quake impacted areas from Kabul to Islamabad, with the deadliest damage in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where 610 and 12 people were killed respectively, and many more injured. Rescue efforts are underway, led by Taliban…
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Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed claims of uneven development, asserting that its policies promote fairness, justice, and equity across all six geopolitical zones. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, emphasized the government’s commitment to balanced infrastructure development, highlighting projects across roads, rail, and power in various regions. He provided data showing that…
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In the recent Rivers State local government elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) won 20 local governments and the councillorship elections in 20 LGAs, marking the first time since 1999 that APC has gained dominance in the state. While the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed only two local governments and three councils, the election saw…
