ECOWAS Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions in Togo
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for all parties in Togo to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue, following a recent surge in protests,…
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USAID Officially Shuts Down as U.S. Foreign Aid Overhaul Rolls Out
After more than six decades of global development work, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially ceased independent operations on July 1, 2025. The agency…
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Why Nigeria Is Running Three Budgets at Once—and Why It’s Legal
It might sound unusualb but Nigeria is currently operating under three simultaneous budgets: the 2024 Main Appropriation Act, a 2024 Supplementary Budget, and the freshly signed 2025…
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Popular American Actor, Joe Marinelli Loses Battle to Cancer at 68
When a character actor quietly vanishes from our screens, it often takes time before we realize the void they’ve left behind. Joe Marinelli was one such talent—vibrant, versatile, and…
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Africa Is Producing the Talent, But Who’s Cashing the Cheques?
Every transfer window brings excitement. News breaks of young African footballers joining European clubs, their faces beam with pride in social media unveilings, and local fans rejoice.…
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Ruud van Nistelrooy Exits Leicester
In the world of football, not every story ends in glory. For Ruud van Nistelrooy and Leicester City, the chapter has closed barely six months after it began — and not with a bang, but a…
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U.S. House Bans WhatsApp on Official Devices over Security Concerns
The United States House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on all government-managed devices, citing growing cybersecurity concerns. The move comes after a…
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Petrol Price Hits ₦955/Litre as NNPCL & Marketers Adjust Rates Nationwide
Retail petrol prices have surged sharply in key urban markets across Nigeria. Several service stations under the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in Abuja and Lagos…
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Trump Brokers Fragile Iran–Israel Ceasefire amid Mutual Violations
Despite President Trump’s intervention securing a ceasefire, early violations by both Israel and Iran highlight the fragility of peace. While Israel claims its defensive goals are met…
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Burkina Faso Deepens State Control Over Gold Sector with New Law
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso — In a decisive move to boost resource sovereignty, Burkina Faso’s military-led government has announced plans to extend the nationalisation of foreign-owned…
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Oil Prices Surge After Israel’s Strikes on Iran
Oil prices jump over 6% after Israel strikes Iran's nuclear and military sites, sparking global market volatility and safe-haven buying.
Crude oil prices experienced a dramatic jump…
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Powerful Winter Storm Claims Lives and Disrupts Activities Around South Africa
A severe winter storm sweeping across South Africa since last weekend has claimed at least seven lives in the Eastern Cape province, disrupting transport, electricity, and daily life.…
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Nigeria Launches Maiden Export from Otakikpo Onshore Terminal
Nigeria has embarked on a milestone in its oil industry by exporting the first crude shipment from the Otakikpo onshore terminal—marking a historic first for an indigenous operator in…
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Rosy Meurer Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Allegations Against Husband Olakunle Churchill
Actress Rosy Meurer has publicly addressed recent allegations suggesting she is a victim of domestic abuse in her marriage to businessman Olakunle Churchill. The claims, which quickly…
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England Fall to Senegal in Shocking Home Defeat
England endured a disappointing 3-1 loss to Senegal in a home friendly on Tuesday, casting further doubt on Thomas Tuchel’s leadership ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The match, held…
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Nollywood Actress, Biola Adebayo Announce Separation from Husband
Nollywood actress and producer Biola Adebayo has officially confirmed her separation from husband Oluseyi Akinrinde, revealing that the couple has been apart since April 2024. In a…
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South African Court Rejects Jacob Zuma’s Bid to Halt Corruption Trial
In a significant legal development, the Pietermaritzburg High Court in South Africa has rejected an application by former President Jacob Zuma to permanently halt his corruption trial.…
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Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Appointed as New African Development Bank President
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has elected Dr. Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its ninth president, marking a significant leadership transition for the continent's premier…
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President Tinubu Signs Executive Order to Improve Oil and Gas Sector
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order introducing a performance-driven framework for oil sector operators, designed to link tax incentives directly to verifiable…
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Mauritania’s Tah Replaces Adesina as President of African Development Bank
Former Mauritanian Finance Minister Sidi Ould Tah has been elected president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the lender said on Thursday, after a poll during the bank's annual…
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