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United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF 2025 HIV estimates report has revealed that in 2024, out of approximately 40.8 million people living with HIV globally, 2.42 million were children aged 0-19. Daily, about 712 children became infected, and around 250 died from AIDS-related causes, mainly due to limited access to prevention and treatment. Additionally, roughly 13.8…
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Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated that Nigeria will not accept Venezuelan deportees from the U.S, citing the country’s existing challenges and large population of 230 million. This follows pressure from the Trump administration amid a crackdown on undocumented migrants. Tuggar also addressed US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 10% trade…
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President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has expressed skepticism about the likelihood of Nigeria’s state-owned Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries becoming operational again, citing that they have cost the government around $18 billion without producing any results. Speaking after a tour of his own 650,000-capacity Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, he highlighted…
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Super Eagles have dropped one position to 44th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, with a slight points increase to 1484.26, reflecting recent draws and a win. They sit behind Paraguay and ahead of Côte d’Ivoire, which fell to 45th. Also, Argentina remains top despite a small loss, with Spain moving to second place. While…
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Senegal has canceled Akon’s $6 billion plan to build “Akon City” on its Atlantic coast due to years of inaction and missed payments. Launched in 2020, the project aimed to create a tech-driven, solar-powered smart city but failed to progress, leading the government to reclaim most of the land. Instead, Senegal plans to develop…
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Senate has appointed Senator Aniekan Bassey as the new Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations, replacing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is currently suspended. Recall Akpoti-Uduaghan was reassigned to this committee in February after being removed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content. The change is believed to be related to…
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Supreme Court has upheld Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State’s election victory. In a unanimous ruling, a five-member panel dismissed the appeal by PDP candidate Asuerinme Ighodalo, who sought to nullify the September 21, 2024, election results. The Court confirmed the decisions of the Court of Appeal and the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal,…
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President Trump has hosted a White House summit with leaders from Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Gabon to boost trade and counter Russia and China’s influence in West Africa. Trump emphasized Africa’s economic potential, focusing on trade-based partnerships while cutting foreign aid, including shutting down USAID. Discussions also covered security, drug trafficking, and immigration, with…
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Federal Government has expressed concern over the U.S. decision to impose stricter visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, limiting B1/B2, F, and J visas to three months with single entry. Nigeria views the policy as disproportionate and misaligned with the principles of reciprocity and mutual respect, given the historically cordial U.S.-Nigeria relations. The restrictions are expected…
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Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its ban on mobile phones, smartwatches, and meta eyeglasses in schools, particularly during exams, with strict penalties for violators. Commissioner for Education, Olusegun Olayiwola, emphasized discipline and integrity in examinations during a meeting in Ibadan, urging school authorities to enforce the existing circular prohibiting such devices on school premises and…
