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Tinubu welcomes UK-backed Lebara’s launch in Nigeria, praises telecom growth

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the official launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing it as a strong vote of confidence in the country’s digital economy and its future as a leading technology and investment destination in Africa. In a statement on Saturday signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Advis…

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Delta gov urges leaders to prioritise service at Seantor Nwaoboshi's funeral

The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday urged political office holders to embrace a lasting legacy of service as the remains of former Senator Peter Nwaoboshi were laid to rest in his hometown, Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area. Senator Nwaoboshi, who represented Delta Nor…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Sagamu–Ibadan gas pipeline hits 80% completion - Official

The Managing Director of NIPCO Gas Ltd., Nagendra Verma, says the 18-inch, 80-kilometre Sagamu–Ibadan natural gas pipeline has reached 80 per cent completion. Mr Verma disclosed this during an interactive session with energy correspondents on Friday in Lagos. He stated that the project is scheduled…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

2027: No coalition stronger than PDP, says Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olabode George, on Friday said that the party had experienced a rebirth following its November 2025 national convention in Ibadan, expressing confidence that it would reclaim power at the centre in 2027. In a speech delivered by the George at the inaugur…

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BBC Africa Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says

At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says At least 55 Ghanaians have been killed fighting in the war in Ukraine, with two others currently held as prisoners of war, Ghana's foreign affairs minister says. On a trip to Kyiv, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said that about 272 Ghanaian…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Former US embassy worker in Burkina Faso jailed for life over abuse of minors

Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso A United States citizen has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing two teenage girls while working at the US embassy in Burkina Faso. The US Department of Justice said 41-year-old Fode Sit…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to reach deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its “excessive demands”, after the two sides held talks in Geneva. In a phone call with Egypt’s top diplomat Badr Abdelatty, Araghchi said “success in this path requires seriousn…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Katsina agency MD dies in auto crash as gov mourns

Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of the Managing Director of the Katsina State Water Board, Tukur Tingilin. Tingilin was involved in an auto accident on Thursday, which led to his death. In a condolence message issued on Friday by his Chief…

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Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25% stake in Spanish club UD Almería

UD Almería have announced a major development in its ownership structure, confirming new investment from one of football’s most recognisable figures. In a statement on Thursday, the club said: “Cristiano Ronaldo invests in UD Almería as part of the club ownership consortium led by SMC Group.” In ad…

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CAF commends Gianni Infantino's 10-year global impact as FIFA president

The Confédération Africaine de Football has congratulated Gianni Infantino on his outstanding 10-year leadership as President of FIFA. CAF says a decade of leadership at the helm of world football’s governing body sets the tone for a broader reflection from the African continent’s football authorit…

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Indian court acquits Modi's opponent Kejriwal in graft case

An Indian court acquitted the former chief minister of the capital, Delhi, on Friday in a long-running corruption probe that the man had called a “political conspiracy” by the ruling party. Opposition Aam Aadmi Party leader, Arvind Kejriwal, was Delhi’s chief minister before losing elections in 202…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Mass graves with 171 bodies found in eastern DR Congo: Report

Congolese authorities and a civil society group have said that mass graves were found in a part of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where the M23 rebel group has recently withdrawn from, as fighting in the region escalates despite a United States-mediated peace deal. The governor of S…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Naira rebound won’t ease hardship without fiscal discipline - Dele Oye

…Dangote Refinery offers hope, but reforms must reach kitchens By Clifford Ndujihe LAGOS— Despite the recent rebound of the naira and ongoing economic reforms by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, improved living standards may remain elusive for millions of Nigerians unless fiscal discipline, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Just in: Adamawa governor Fintiri officially joins APC

Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa State, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fintiri announced that members of his cabinet and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state had moved with him to the ruling party. The governor said hi…

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Southern Kaduna Youth Coalition distances region from pro–El-Rufai group

…Urges Transparency in Public Spending By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — Youth leaders and stakeholders from the eight Local Government Areas of Southern Kaduna Senatorial District have distanced themselves from a group that recently declared solidarity with former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufa…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

‘A dangerous thing’: S Africa’s gang-ridden townships fear army deployment

Cape Town, South Africa – Two ominous letters are spray-painted on a wall at the entrance to Tafelsig, a township in Mitchells Plain on the outskirts of Cape Town: HL – the insignia of the Hard Livings gang, which has threatened communities there for five decades. It’s a February day soon after the…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Online Roulette: Does the Casino always win? (2026)

Online roulette draws players with simple rules and fast play. A player places a bet. The wheel spins. The ball lands. A result appears. Many players ask one core question: does the casino always win? This article gives a clear answer. It explains how roulette works, how odds shape results, and wha…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

UK investigating whether Epstein used air force bases for sex trafficking

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has called for an investigation into whether convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women and girls into the United Kingdom on private jets that landed at Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) bases. British newspaper The Telegraph reported on Thursday that Hea…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Domestic airlines fault FCCPC over price fixing claims

By Dickson Omobola Following an investigation by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, that established evidence of price manipulation by some domestic airlines during the Yuletide season, Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, has raised concerns over the agency’s interfer…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Maduro seeks dismissal of charges, claims US blocked legal defence funds

Venezuela’s abducted President Nicolas Maduro has asked a United States judge to throw out drug trafficking charges brought against him by the Trump administration, alleging that Washington was sabotaging his constitutional right to defend himself. Maduro’s legal team argued on Thursday that the ca…

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