Category: news
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Guinea-Bissau is tense yet hopeful ahead of a highly contentious presidential election, as President Umaro Sissoco Embaló seeks a second term amid political disputes and coup allegations. If re-elected, he would be the first sitting president in over 50 years to do so, though questions about the legality of his current term add uncertainty. Voters…
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U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa has held a public hearing to review President Donald Trump’s recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). This classification subjects Nigeria to increased scrutiny over alleged violations of religious freedom. Lawmakers gathered at 5 p.m. to assess the potential impact of this designation, which, if approved…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT SENTENCE NNAMDI KANU TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT, FG REQUEST IMPOSITION OF DEATH PENALTY
Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on three of seven terrorism charges. The judge, James Omotosho, based the verdict on evidence including video interviews where Kanu issued violent threats against Nigeria and its citizens. Kanu was found guilty of inciting violence and killings through…
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Former Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, has hinted at a possible return to Madrid if Florentino Pérez is still at the helm, expressing his deep connection to the club. However, he remains uncertain about his future at Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, where he is under contract until June 2026. Citing various factors that will…
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Nigeria’s pension fund assets has grown by 22.03% in the third quarter, increasing over N4.71 trillion to N26.09 trillion by September 2025, driven by increased allocations to Federal Government securities and a rise in equities and corporate bonds. Federal government securities remain the dominant asset class, accounting for about 60% of total assets. The…
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Eswatini has confirmed for the first time that it received $5.1 million from the U.S. in exchange for accepting third-country deportees, amid criticism from human rights groups. While this deal, linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown, is secretive and has been challenged in court for potentially being unconstitutional, the funds is said to have been directed…
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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike has expelled Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, along with other party members including Bala Mohammed, Dauda Lawal, and several senior officials, for anti-party activities. The NEC also ratified the dissolution of the State Executive Councils of Bauchi, Oyo, Zamfara, Yobe, Lagos,…
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Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has instructed troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts to rescue students abducted from GGCSS Maga in Kebbi State. During a tour of Kebbi, he urged commanders and troops to conduct intelligence-based operations and pursue the abductors relentlessly both day and night.
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted claims that the recent reduction in petrol pump prices was caused by the Federal Government’s suspension of a 15% import tariff. The company stated that the price drop resulted solely from its own decision to reduce Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gantry and coastal prices on November 6—days before marketers adjusted…
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United Kingdom has threatened to impose visa bans on citizens of Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo unless the countries agree to take back irregular migrants, including criminals. The warning comes ahead of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s announcement of what officials call the most sweeping asylum reforms in modern UK history. The…
