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Unity among monarchs, leaders vital to Yoruba progress — Gani Adams
By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has identified lack of unity among traditional rulers and Yoruba leaders as a major challenge slowing the progress
Germany’s Unemployment Edges Up But Below August Forecast
Seasonally adjusted figures from Germany’s labour office showed that the number of unemployed people increased by 4,000 to 2.996 million in August. Economists surveyed by Reuters had expected unemployment to
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Sunderland, Bournemouth draw AC Milan in Europa League [Full list]
Sunderland will face seven-time European champions AC Milan in the Europa League this season, marking their return to European competition for the first time since 1973. The Black Cats, who
Trump Renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ As Canada Trade War Deepens
US President Donald Trump has renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America”, escalating tensions with Canada as the two countries remain locked in a bitter trade dispute. Trump’s executive order applies only
Kenya Traders Protest Higher Import Duties As Police Fire Tear Gas In Nairobi
Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse traders protesting higher import duties in Nairobi, as businesses across the city centre closed during the demonstrations. The Kenya Revenue Authority said the
UNICEF Renovates Three Primary Healthcare Centres In Katsina To Boost Access, Maternal and Child Health
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has renovated three Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Daura, Batagarawa and Funtua Local Government Areas of Katsina State to improve healthcare delivery and accessibility in the state.
Lagos targets biogas, fertiliser production from abattoir waste
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to convert waste generated from abattoirs and slaughterhouses into biogas and organic fertiliser as part of efforts to promote sustainable
2027: Atiku vows to bring Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso back to ECOWAS
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to work towards returning Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, if elected
Omokri warns against Atiku’s border reopening, fuel subsidy plans
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua, Reno Omokri, has cautioned against plans to reintroduce fuel subsidy and fully reopen Nigeria’s land borders, warning that the combination
EPL: Petit backs Osimhen to add power to Arsenal attack
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has backed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to bring greater physical presence to the club’s attack if a move to the Premier League side materialises. Petit
