Tag: africa
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NDARANI DECLARES FOR NIGER SOUTH SENATE, PROMISES PEOPLE-FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani, has entered the 2027 senatorial race, pledging a grassroots-driven agenda centred on jobs, infrastructure, and better living standards for Niger South. Mr Mohammed Ndarani, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has officially declared his intention to contest the Niger South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections under the…
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TUNJI-OJO URGES PUBLIC SERVANTS TO EMBRACE ACCOUNTABILITY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Nigeria’s Interior Minister says Africa’s future depends on public servants who prioritise service, accountability and long-term impact over short-term gains. Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has challenged public servants across Africa to adopt visionary leadership, efficiency and accountability to transform the continent’s public sector. He made the call in Abuja at the closing ceremony…
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NIGERIA, SOUTH AFRICA MUST TEAM UP TO SECURE AFRICA – SA ARMY CHIEF
South Africa’s Army Chief says Africa’s stability depends on stronger military collaboration between the continent’s leading powers — Nigeria and South Africa. The Chief of the South African Army, Lawrence Mbatha, has called for deeper military cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa to strengthen peace and security across the African continent. Mbatha made the call…
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UN SECURES $8.7B FOR GLOBAL AID PLAN, STILL NEEDS $14B TO SAVE LIVES
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says it has secured $8.7 billion in funding and pledges for its 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview—but warns that over $14 billion is still urgently needed to support millions facing crises worldwide. Tom Fletcher, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, revealed the update during a briefing…
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NIGERIANS IN TURKEY STRENGTHEN TIES WITH DIASPORA COMMISSION
Ambassador Magbo meets NiDCOM chair to boost diaspora welfare and engagement The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Ambassador Prince Magbo, on Wednesday held an official meeting with Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, OON, Chairperson and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to discuss stronger collaboration and welfare initiatives for Nigerians living abroad.…
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AID CUTS BITE HARD: MILLIONS IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA SLIP DEEPER INTO HUNGER
Hunger is tightening its grip on Northeast Nigeria — and this time, it’s not just conflict or climate shocks to blame. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), funding cuts are now pushing vulnerable families beyond their breaking point. The UN agency revealed on Friday that at least 1.2 million people in the region have…
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NIGERIA URGES GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO END “NAMING AND SHAMING” OVER SECURITY CHALLENGES
Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, Mr. Syndoph Endoni, has called on the international community to stop “naming and shaming” the country regarding its security issues. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council in New York, Endoni addressed the impact of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) in the Sahel region. He stressed that…
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APC EXPANDS COALITION, SHETTIMA HAILS TINUBU’S UNITY VISION
President Kashim Shettima has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for broadening its coalition, reflecting President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to inclusivity, competence, and national unity. Speaking in Lokoja as former Kogi governor Alhaji Idris Wada and other key politicians officially joined the APC, Shettima said the move was driven by national, not personal, interests. “This…
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NIGERIA GEARS UP TO HOST 2026 WORLD PUBLIC RELATIONS FORUM IN ABUJA WITH STRONG NATIONAL BACKING
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has officially inaugurated a 22-member National Planning Committee (NPC) to spearhead the organisation of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), set for Abuja. This prestigious global gathering will attract PR professionals from over 126 countries, marking a historic moment for Nigeria as it hosts the world’s biggest…
