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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

'BRT staff harassed me for exposing bus shortage', says Lagos TikToker

A Lagos-based TikToker claims she was harassed while documenting long queues and severe bus shortages at the Ikorodu BRT terminal, highlighting the daily struggles faced by thousands of commuters along one of the state’s busiest transport corridors. “I got harassed on the queue because I spoke up,”…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Missiles and movies: How Trump is appealing to his base online

Over the past few days, the White House has been posting a series of highly stylised war videos on social media. The clips combine real footage of US military operations in Iran with scenes from Hollywood films, video games, sports broadcasts, and even Spongebob Squarepants, edited together with dr…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Construct Benin–Lagos railway to ease traffic, Reps urge FG

The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to commence the construction of the Benin–Lagos railway corridor as part of efforts to address the growing insecurity and traffic congestion along the busy highway linking the two cities. The resolution followed the adoption…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

FG nullifies appointments of Benue college provost, registrar, bursar

The Federal Ministry of Education has directed the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State, to immediately nullify the appointments of its Provost, Registrar, and Bursar over alleged violations of established regulations. In a letter dated March 2, 2026, obtained …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Wike pledges cooperation with FCT council chairmen

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to work hand-in-hand with the six newly elected Area Council chairmen, stressing that political differences will not obstruct development in the capital. The minister made the promise on Wednesday in Abuja when the council lea…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

PDP factions get nod to settle convention dispute out of court

Justice Biobele Georgewill, led a three-man panel of the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, granted all parties involved in the elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party leave to settle. The matter has, therefore, been adjourned sine die on the resolution of the c…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Young people expect little change as Republic of Congo heads to presidential election

Young people expect little change as Republic of Congo heads to presidential election Voters will be heading to the polls to vote for a president in the Republic of Congo on Sunday but the outcome seems to be a foregone conclusion as the country's longtime leader Dennis Sassou N'Guesso faces little…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Lagos, NGO train health educators in improved maternal care

The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, in partnership with the Maternal and Reproductive Health Collective, has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop for health educators across the state to strengthen community engagement, improve health literacy and increase the use of primary health…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Canal+ Tops Guidance on Profit and Cash, Strikes AI Deals With Google Cloud and OpenAI, Seals Sky Drama Pact as MultiChoice Turnaround Plan Takes Shape

Canal+ reported full-year 2025 results that topped its own guidance on profitability and cash flow, even as MultiChoice, the African pay-TV giant it acquired last September, posted a 6% revenue decline and continued to lose subscribers. The company also unveiled partnerships with Google Cloud, Open…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Meta Ramps Up Efforts to Disrupt Industrialized Scamming

With organized, industrial-scale scamming causing a multibillion-dollar crisis around the world, Meta announced new account protections on Wednesday aimed at flagging potentially suspicious activity to users as early in a scam interaction as possible. The company also shared details about a recent …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Lagos Assembly recommends relocating Makoko residents to Epe

The Lagos State House of Assembly has recommended that residents affected by the demolition of waterfront communities in Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro be relocated to the Agbowa area of Epe in Lagos State. PUNCH Online obtained a statement from the Assembly’s Public Affairs Directorate indicating t…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Terrorists suffer heavier losses, troops intensifying operations — Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, on Wednesday said terrorists and bandits operating across Nigeria have suffered heavier losses than government troops, saying that the Armed Forces are intensifying operations across various theatres. Speaking after a brief strategy meeting with servi…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Tinubu's UK visit confirms Nigeria's growing global influence — Group

The Hope Alive Initiative has hailed the forthcoming state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the United Kingdom, describing the invitation as a validation of the President’s soft-power approach to diplomacy and Nigeria’s growing influence in global affairs. President Tinubu and hi…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Nigeria benefits from Dangote Refinery as global crude prices surge – PETROAN

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has hailed the Dangote Refinery as “our salvation,” stressing that Nigeria stands to benefit if the facility supplies “100 per cent” of domestically consumed petrol. Speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday, the President of PE…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

WATCH: Bill Maher tricks Adam Schiff into trashing Obama's justification for war

L: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images & R: Courtesy of HBO © 2026 Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved. The senator then argued that Congress must reassert its constitutional authority over decisions to go to war In the wake of the U.S. strikes on Iran, host Bill Maher welcomed Sen. Ad…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

US warns of ‘terrorist threat’ in Nigeria

US warns of ‘terrorist threat’ in Nigeria The US embassy in Nigeria has warned that American facilities and US-affiliated schools in the country could be targets of a potential terrorist attack, the mission reported on Monday. The notice called on American citizens to stay alert and follow safety g…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

NBA president seeks stronger legal ties between Nigeria, Liberia

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has called for deeper legal collaboration between Nigeria and Liberia, highlighting the role of legal professionals in strengthening justice systems across West Africa. In a statement shared via X on Wednesday, Osigwe delivered his message…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

South Africa Data Center Market Investment & Growth aNALYSIS Report 2026-2031 Featuring Key DC Investors - Africa Data Centres, Digital Parks, Equinix, Microsoft, NTT, Open Access, Teraco, Vantage

Dublin, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "South Africa Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The South Africa Data Center Market was valued at USD 2.55 Billion in 2025, and is projected to reach U…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

Lagos begins first online pre-marital course for pastors, imams, counsellors

The Lagos State Government has launched a Religious Pre-Marital Counselling Online Course for pastors, imams and faith-based marriage counsellors to equip them with practical tools to guide couples toward healthier, violence-free marriages. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency announ…

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2 months, 2 weeks ago Politics

FG signs deal to host 2027 Intra-African trade fair in Lagos

The Federal Government has signed the hosting agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027, with Lagos selected as the official host city for the continental event aimed at boosting trade and investment across Africa. The agreement was signed on Tuesday in Lagos in partnership with the Afr…

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