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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns

North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce atomic weapons, according to Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The diplomatically isolated country is believed to operate multiple facilities for enriching uranium, a key step in makin…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Business

Female-led beauty businesses secure N6 million funding at Lagos pitch event

Three female-led beauty startups have secured a combined N6 million in equity-free funding following a competitive pitch event held in Lagos, as stakeholders intensify efforts to bridge the financing gap confronting women entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s fast-growing beauty industry. The funding, provide…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Palestinian leader Barghouti endures ‘violent’ assaults in Israeli prisons

Popular Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has faced a series of “violent” assaults in Israeli jails in recent weeks, raising new concerns that his life may be at risk, according to his lawyer. Lawyer Ben Marmarelli said in a statement published on Wednesday on the Telegram page of the Palestinian…

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BBC Africa Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago News

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on It has been three years since civil war erupted in Sudan - leading to what is considered the world's worst humanitarian crisis. The conflict has seen human suffering on a huge scale, with 65% of the population in need of food, water, shelter and me…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

‘Food is unifying’: How Lebanon’s migrants are feeding the war-displaced

Beirut, Lebanon – Myra Aragon tosses chicken wings into a large cooking pot. She stirs them and then adds garnishes and spices. “These are bay leaves,” she says, pouring in a handful. “These are anise stars and this is black pepper.” Today, she’s making chicken afritada, a classic chicken stew from…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Enugu rolls out new social intervention, targets 3,000 rural beneficiaries

The Enugu State Government has rolled out a new phase of its social intervention programme under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), targeting no fewer than 3,000 beneficiaries across rural communities in the state. The initiative, driven by the State Commu…

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BBC Africa Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Pope Leo in Africa: Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of pontiff's visit

Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit Anglophone separatists in Cameroon have announced a period of "safe travel passage" and halted fighting ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit to the conflict?hit region this week. Leaders of several armed and secessionist groups said the three?day …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Ashlee Jenae: Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness

Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness The partner of US influencer Ashly Robinson, who died last week while on holiday with him on the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar, has had his passport "withheld", the local police said in a statement. Joe McCann, 45, is under…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

I pray Nigeria thrives so citizens don’t run to Ghana — Mahama

Ghanaian President John Mahama has said he prays for Nigeria’s success, stressing that the prosperity of Africa’s most populous nation is crucial to stability in the region and would reduce migration pressure on Ghana. The post I pray Nigeria thrives so citiz…

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The Punch Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

JUST IN: Supreme Court fixes April 22 for hearing of PDP appeals

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22 for the hearing of appeals arising from the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party. The appeals were filed by a faction of the party led by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, challenging earlier judgments of the C…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Police arrest 50 suspects linked to personnel killings, others

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 50 suspects and the recovery of high-grade weapons, including an anti-aircraft launcher, in a nationwide operation targeting terrorism, kidnapping and armed robbery. The breakthrough was disclosed in a Tuesday statement signed by the Force Public…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

ADC convention to hold today despite venue scare — Melaye

A former lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, has said the national convention of the African Democratic Congress will proceed on Tuesday despite earlier concerns about the use of the Rainbow Event Centre in Abuja. Melaye, a chieftain of the ADC, stated this whi…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

VIDEO: I pray daily for Nigeria to get its act together - President John Mahama

Ghanaian President John Mahama has emphasised the bond between Ghana and Nigeria, stating that Nigeria is of “keen security interest” to the Ghanaian people. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour and Chief Host at the 4th edition of the African Heritage Awards in Accra on Saturday, Mahama combine…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Police arrest 146 suspects in Ogun

Ogun State Police Command has arrested 146 suspects during a coordinated security operation in Sagamu as part of its efforts to curb crime and maintain public order. The arrests were carried out under a special raid codenamed “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe,” led by the Sagamu Area Command in collabora…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

70% of Lagos new businesses founded by youths — Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that young people account for about 70 percent of new businesses in Lagos State, describing them as a key driver of the state’s economic growth. He made the disclosure on Monday at the Abuja Dialogue, organised by the Office of the Vice President i…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Edo pays gratuities to teachers, LG retirees

Teachers and local government workers in Edo State who retired in 2012, on Monday, received their gratuity paid from the N1 billion recently released by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Many of the beneficiaries who are now old and weak wept as they collected their cheques. Some pensioners, who retired b…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

3.38m IDPs recorded across 14 states in 2023 — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics says no fewer than 3,381,228 persons were internally displaced across 14 states in Nigeria in 2023. This is contained in the Demographic Bulletin 2023 released on Tuesday in Abuja by the NBS. The bulletin is a compendium of data collated from administrative sources…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Skitmaker Cute Abiola films wife’s delivery surgery, sparks outrage

Nigerian skitmaker and influencer Cute Abiola has stirred controversy after sharing a detailed video documenting his wife’s childbirth surgery, prompting widespread criticism and debate over privacy and content monetisation. The video, which runs for over an hour on Youtube was uploaded on Tuesday,…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

NELFUND impact undeniable, VC hails Tinubu

The Acting Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, formerly Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Dr Mikhail Akinde, has commended President Bola Tinubu for establishing the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, revealing that the institution has received about N32 million to support stu…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Sports

UN reaffirms support for Nigerian-led solutions

The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting Nigerian-led solutions to development and humanitarian challenges. UN spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said Mohammed on Monday had returned from Nigeria, where she visited Zamfara and Benu…

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