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UN EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER ATTACKS ON SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT
The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring attacks on schools in Nigeria, describing them as harmful to children, teachers, and communities. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the organisation is closely monitoring recent incidents involving armed groups targeting schools, including reports of abductions and deaths of teachers in parts of the country. He said…
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U.S. SUPPORTS EBOLA RESPONSE WITH FUNDING FOR 50 CLINICS IN DRC AND UGANDA
The United States says it is supporting efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda by funding up to 50 treatment clinics. According to the U.S. Department of State, the clinics are being rapidly deployed to strengthen emergency response in affected areas. They will provide Ebola screening,…
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TANZANIA PUSHES FOR AFRICAN COOPERATION ON SUSTAINABLE NUCLEAR ENERGY
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stronger cooperation among African countries and international partners to advance the peaceful and sustainable development of nuclear energy. She made the call at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) held in Kigali, Rwanda, where she described the summit as a key platform for turning…
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ESTONIA SAYS INDIA CAN PLAY KEY ROLE IN PUSHING FOR RUSSIA-UKRAINE PEACE
Estonia’s Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, says India is playing a major role in ongoing efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and bring peace to Europe. Speaking in Tallinn, Tsahkna expressed hope that India would continue engaging Russia and apply greater diplomatic pressure to encourage a peaceful resolution to the conflict, which began in 2022. The…
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DAMBAZAU: NIGERIA’S RELATIONS WITH CHINA WILL BE GUIDED BY NATIONAL INTEREST
Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to China, Amb. Abdulrahman Dambazau, says Nigeria’s relationship with China and other global powers will continue to be driven by national interest and strategic cooperation. Speaking in Abuja, Dambazau said Nigeria must protect its sovereignty while building partnerships that support the country’s development and security priorities. He noted that countries like China, the…
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PETER OBI DESCRIBES NDC SCREENING AS ‘DEMOCRACY IN ACTION’
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the screening conducted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as “democracy in action.” Speaking after appearing before the party’s screening committee in Abuja, Obi said the exercise showed the importance of due process, accountability and transparency in democratic systems. Obi also dismissed speculation that he had…
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APC UNVEILS PLATEAU SENATE, HOUSE OF REPS CANDIDATES AFTER PRIMARIES
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the winners of its Senate and House of Representatives primaries in Plateau State. The party’s Primary Election Committee said the exercise was conducted peacefully and transparently across the state’s constituencies and senatorial districts. Among those announced were Sen. Simon Lalong for Plateau South, David Barji for Plateau Central,…
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GOV. BAGO URGES APC CANDIDATES IN NIGER TO STAY UNITED AFTER PRIMARIES
Governor Umaru Bago has urged APC candidates who emerged from the party’s House of Representatives and Senate primaries in Niger State to remain united and focused ahead of the general elections. Speaking in Minna after the announcement of the primary results, Bago cautioned the party’s flag-bearers against assuming victory in the general elections. He advised…
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GOV. INUWA YAHAYA WINS APC GOMBE NORTH SENATE TICKET, PARTY CLEARS OTHER DISTRICT FLAGBEARER
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Gombe North senatorial district ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also confirmed Ahmed Muhammed as its flagbearer for Gombe Central and Jerry Damara for Gombe South. According to the APC primary election committee, Yahaya secured 131,009…
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APC PRIMARY: SENATOR DIKET PLANG LOSES PLATEAU CENTRAL TICKET TO DAVID BARJI
Sen. Diket Plang has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Plateau Central Senatorial District. The primary election, held across Kanke, Pankshin, Kanam, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs, produced Mr David Barji as the party’s candidate. According to the returning officer, Barji scored 57,727 votes, while Plang, the incumbent senator, polled 1,423 votes. The…
