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In a sweeping disciplinary crackdown, Nigerian correctional authorities have terminated 15 officers and sanctioned dozens more following investigations into widespread professional misconduct. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board confirmed the actions after […]
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A former Nigerian security chief has urged the nation’s electoral body to enforce stricter regulations on political parties initiating campaigns nearly two years ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing the risk of exacerbating the […]
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Hospitality businesses in Lagos, including hotels, event spaces, and nightclubs, must now obtain dual approvals for parking and traffic plans under a new regulatory crackdown aimed at easing congestion in Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub. The […]
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Barcelona has stripped goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen of the club captaincy following disciplinary proceedings, the LaLiga champions announced in an official statement on Thursday. Vice-captain Ronald Araújo will assume leadership duties temporarily, stepping into the […]
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced plans to expand its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) to all of Nigeria’s 36 states, with Phase 2 set to launch in September 2025. The initiative, aimed at […]
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Thousands of travelers across the United States encountered significant flight disruptions Wednesday evening after a technical failure forced United Airlines to suspend numerous departures. The incident, which lasted over an hour, primarily grounded “mainline flights” […]
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Nigerian artist Rema has set a new benchmark for African music on global streaming platforms, with his debut album Rave & Roses (Ultra) becoming the first project from the continent to exceed 3 billion streams […]
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The Bauchi State office of Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its efforts to uphold breastfeeding practices and curb the unregulated promotion of formula and other breast milk […]
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A prominent northern Nigerian socio-political group, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as a potentially strong candidate for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, while dismissing a one-term pledge by opposition figure […]
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The United Arab Emirates has suspended flights to and from Sudan, escalating a diplomatic crisis fueled by Sudanese allegations that the Gulf nation is arming rival forces in the country’s civil war. The move, effective […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to impose civil, administrative, or criminal penalties on entities found to have violated foreign exchange (forex) regulations, following a forensic audit that exposed widespread irregularities in […]
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Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso called for tighter collaboration with the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to stabilize the country’s financial sector and bolster public trust in banking systems, during a meeting with the […]
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