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2027: As NDC, OK Movement Clash over Control of Campaign Structures…
Nigerian Democratic Congress-Obi/ Kwankwaso Movement’s dispute over campaign structures exposes deeper tensions over organisational authority, as Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Mr Peter Obi, backs the party while
Turkish comedian goes on trial for allegedly insulting president
A popular Turkish comedian goes on trial at an Istanbul court on Monday facing charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand-up performance in June.
Nwifuru orders evacuation of flood victims
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has directed the state Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to evacuate, relocate and intensify assessment of communities affected by the recent flooding
Climate change threatens Nigeria’s food production
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Climate change is increasingly threatening Nigeria’s food production, disrupting farming calendars, reducing yields and exposing farmers to mounting financial losses, stakeholders have warned. Farmers and
WAFU-B: CAF annuls Edo Queens penalty shootout win, orders final to resume
The Nigerian champions had appeared to settle the final on 5 September after beating Ampem Darkoa 4-1 on penalties following a 2-2 draw at the 4th of August Stadium in
Iran has no plans to negotiate with US – Report
State media in Iran on Monday reported that Iran’s delegation to the UN General Assembly had no talks planned with the United States, after US President Donald Trump said he
Stop illicit mining, stakeholders warn as Nigeria loses N13.7trn
By Gabriel Ewepu Nigeria is losing an estimated N13.7 trillion annually to illicit mining and illegal trade in solid minerals, stakeholders have warned, calling for stronger enforcement, regulation and monitoring
Death toll in South Africa bar shooting rises to 18
The death toll in a mass shooting in a South African tavern has risen to 18 after one person died in hospital, police said Monday, announcing at least two of
Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul General
By Nkiruka Nnorom & Marvellous Chukwunenye The planned upgrade of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is at the heart of a new economic partnership between Nigeria and China, the outgoing Consul General
Trump offered to sell arms to China — US ambassador
US President Donald Trump offered to sell arms to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in response to concern over weapons sales to Taiwan, the US ambassador to China said in
