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NIGERIA URGES A.U TO CUT OFF ILLICIT FUNDING FUELING TERRORISM IN AFRICA
Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to strengthen efforts to block illicit financial flows that continue to fund terrorism and violent extremism across the continent. The appeal was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, during the 1354th Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council at the ministerial level.…
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CSOs UNVEIL STRATEGY TO STRENGHTEN ELECTORAL INTEGRITY AHEAD OF 2027 POLLS
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and election experts have identified weak political parties, compromised polling agents and poor management of election technology as major threats to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The concerns were raised during a policy dialogue organised by the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (ASSPT) in Abuja. The stakeholders…
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BURNA BOY RANKED AFRICA’S BEST-SELLING ARTISTE WITH 14.46 MILLION EQUIVALENT ALBUM SALES
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has been ranked Africa’s best-selling artiste of all time after recording 14.46 million Equivalent Album Sales (EAS) worldwide, according to global music data platform Chartmasters. The milestone was shared by Nigerian music platform The Debut Hub, citing Chartmasters’ latest figures. Equivalent Album Sales combine physical album purchases, digital downloads, single…
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FIRST LADY DONATES ₦2BN TO BOOST AKWETE WEAVING INDUSTRY IN ABIA
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦2 billion to the Abia State Government to support the development of the renowned Akwete weaving industry, a centuries-old handwoven textile tradition indigenous to Akwete community in Ukwa East Local Government Area. Speaking during a visit to Aba, the First Lady said the fund would help develop…
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COAS PLEDGES MORE MODERN AIRCRAFT, INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ARMY AVIATION
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening its Aviation Command through sustained investment in modern air platforms and infrastructure to boost operations against bandits and terrorists across the country. Speaking on Tuesday July 21, during the inauguration of the Coordinator, Nigerian Army Aviation residence and…
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FG, UNESCO INAUGURATE DIGITAL TRAINING FOR TEACHERS
The Federal Government, in collaboration with UNESCO, the Government of Japan and the Pan African University (PAU), has inaugurated a master training workshop in Abuja to strengthen teachers’ professional development through mobile learning platforms. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, represented by the Director of Colleges of…
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DAVIDO, TEMS, WIZKID TO HEADLINE 2026
Afrobeats superstars Davido, Tems and Wizkid will headline the 2026 AfroPlus Fest, scheduled to take place from September 4 to 6 at the Washington Commanders’ stadium grounds in Maryland, United States. The organisers announced the star-studded lineup on the festival’s official social media platforms. Davido will headline the opening night on September 4, followed by…
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NIGERIA ARMY DISOWNS FAKE SHORT SERVICE RECRUITMENT ADVERT
The Nigerian Army has warned the public against a fake advertisement circulating online, inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 50/2027. The Army described the notice as false, fraudulent and unauthorised, urging prospective applicants to ignore it. In a statement, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, stressed that…
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FRSC ARRESTS 39 VEHICLES IN KEBBI OVER OVERLOADING, TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kebbi State has arrested 39 vehicles for various traffic offences during an ongoing special enforcement operation aimed at improving road safety across the state. The operation targets violations such as overloading, mixed loading, route infractions, tyre offences and other practices that put motorists and passengers at risk. Kebbi…
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FIRE DESTROYS 17 SHOPS AT IKORODU MARKET, NO CASUALTIES RECORDED
A fire suspected to have been triggered by an electrical surge has destroyed 17 shops at Sabo Market in Ikorodu, Lagos, in the early hours of Tuesday. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the blaze broke out around 1:10 a.m. and was brought under control through a joint operation with the Lagos State…
