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NCC appoints Emiko as Interim Chairperson of Digital Bridge Institute governing board

The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as Interim Chairman of the governing board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), a move that anchors the Commission’s plan to reposition the Institute for the next era of Nigeria’s communications se…

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Nigeria needs stronger data system to achieve $1tn economy - Speaker Tajudeen

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said Nigeria’s aspiration to build a $1 trillion economy will remain difficult to achieve without a robust, credible and modern statistical system capable of providing accurate data for decision-making. Mr Tajudeen stated this on Mond…

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Iran, Israel halt attack

Iran and Israel have halted strikes against each other’s territories after hours of dramatic exchanges of strikes. Both countries announced the suspension of strikes after US President Donald Trump reportedly called for an “immediate” end to the violence. Iranian authorities first declared that the…

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Lagos APC unveils governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat's running mate

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Damilola Sonayon-James, a party leader and development professional, as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 governorship election. This was announced in a statement signed by the La…

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4 days, 13 hours ago Politics

Xenophobia: Nigeria may retaliate against South Africa — Foreign Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has said the President Bola Tinubu administration may consider retaliatory measures against South Africa. The measures will be in response to South Africa’s complacency and apathetic response to violent xenophobic attacks that have made sever…

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4 days, 13 hours ago Politics

India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters

India’s fertility rate has for the first time fallen below the level needed to stop the population from shrinking, raising concerns about future labour shortages and an ageing society. For decades, India has seen rapid population growth. According to government statistics, including the Sample Regi…

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Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 101 confirmed Ebola deaths, expressing concern over armed groups hindering the response in the hardest-hit province of Ituri. In its latest situation report on Monday, the DRC’s government said it recorded 35 new confirmed cases in the previous 24 h…

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4 days, 20 hours ago Politics

World Cup 2026: Somali referee Omar Artan to miss tournament after being barred from entering US

- Published Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States. Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) men's referee of the year, was barred from entering the …

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5 days, 1 hour ago Politics

David Maraga: Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park

Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park Kenya's former Chief Justice David Maraga has been arrested while protesting against, among other things, what activists are alleging is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary in t…

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5 days, 6 hours ago Politics

Malawians migrants repatriated from South Africa due to arrive home

Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns A group of 150 Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid growing worries about xenophobia are due to arrive by road in their home country on Monday, the Malawian authorities have said. The repatriation follows violence in South Afr…

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5 days, 10 hours ago Politics

The Health Implications of Poor Quality Sanitary Pads on Nigerian Women

The Health Implications of Poor Quality Sanitary Pads on Nigerian Women Amidst price increases on menstrual pads, Nigerian women also struggle with low-quality sanitary pads and potential risk to their health, affecting accessibility and quality of life. Dove Suleiman*, a 28-year-old model in Abuja…

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5 days, 11 hours ago Politics

Peter Obi condemns ethnic profiling, says crime has no tribe

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has cautioned against the growing trend of linking criminal activities to ethnic groups, describing such narratives as divisive and harmful to national unity. In a post issued on his verified X handle on Monday, Obi said Nige…

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NDC declares party supremacy, approves code of conduct committee

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has announced a series of resolutions aimed at strengthening internal party structures, promoting accountability, and reinforcing party supremacy as part of efforts to institutionalise the party. The resolutions were contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the p…

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Global FURY: Negative views of Israel skyrocket as the Iran War deepens international isolation – NaturalNews.com

A sweeping new international poll reveals that global attitudes toward Israel have plunged to historic lows, with majorities in 32 of 36 surveyed countries now holding unfavorable views of the nation. The Pew Research Center survey, conducted between February and May of this year, captures a world …

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Diaspora group backs Obanikoro as Hamzat campaign DG

A political support group, Lagos Diaspora for Hamzat 2027, has endorsed the appointment of former Minister of State for Defence and ex-Lagos senator, Musiliu Obanikoro, as Director General of the campaign organisation of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat. The group described the appointme…

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5 days, 14 hours ago Politics

Terrorism sponsors must be exposed – Akpabio

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday, urged Nigerians not to give up hope, saying he was compelled to introduce monthly prayer sessions to tackle abduction, killings and militancy when he served as the governor of Akwa Ibom State. He said Nigerians must continue to pray so that terr…

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5 days, 17 hours ago Politics

Safe schools: Experts demand overhaul after 2,000 students, teachers’ abductions

Following the rising wave of school abductions in the country, experts have called for urgent reforms in the Safe School initiative. According to media tally done by The PUNCH, over 2,000 students and teachers have been kidnapped since the establishment of the Safe Schools initiative. The initiativ…

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5 days, 17 hours ago Politics

Prayers, unity key to ending banditry, kidnappings – Oyo Muslim leaders

The Muslim Community of Oyo State, on Sunday, converged at the Yidi Praying ground, Agodi, in Ibadan, Oyo State, to seek divine intervention amid rising cases of banditry, kidnappings and other criminal activities across the state. They also called for unity among Nigerians, irrespective of their s…

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5 days, 17 hours ago Politics

Trade sector attracts $65.79m foreign investment – Report

Nigeria’s trade sector attracted $65.79m in foreign capital in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 91.31 per cent increase from the $34.39m recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, despite a slowdown from the strong inflows recorded in the second half of last year. Data from the National…

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Lagos begins 500-tree campaign to tackle extreme heat

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a new environmental initiative aimed at combating climate change and rising urban temperatures, committing to planting 500 trees across the state while joining a global campaign to address extreme heat in cities. The announcement was made last Friday at the 2…

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