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  • INEC Names Five Candidates for Ibadan North Federal Constituency Bye-Election

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on INEC Names Five Candidates for Ibadan North Federal Constituency Bye-Election

    Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized the list of five candidates vying for a parliamentary seat in the upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election in Oyo State. The election, set for August 16, […]

  • Gates Invests $2.5B in Women’s Health Innovations by 2030

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Gates Invests $2.5B in Women’s Health Innovations by 2030

    The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $2.5 billion over the next six years to transform women’s health outcomes worldwide, targeting systemic underfunding in research for conditions that disproportionately affect women in low- and […]

  • Ubi Franklin: No-Pregnancy Clause Shields Female Artistes’ Careers

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Ubi Franklin: No-Pregnancy Clause Shields Female Artistes’ Careers

    A prominent Nigerian music executive has drawn attention for his stance on contractual terms restricting female artists from becoming pregnant during their careers. Ubi Franklin, founder of the Lagos-based label Made Men Music Group (Triple […]

  • Lagos Urges Calm as Heavy Rain Sparks Flash Floods; Safety Alert Issued

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Lagos Urges Calm as Heavy Rain Sparks Flash Floods; Safety Alert Issued

    Lagos residents were urged to exercise heightened caution Monday as torrential rains drenched Nigeria’s commercial capital for over 12 hours, triggering flash floods in multiple neighborhoods and raising concerns about further weather disruptions. The Lagos […]

  • APC: El-Rufai’s Atiku ADC Bid Threatens 2027 Power Rotation

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on APC: El-Rufai’s Atiku ADC Bid Threatens 2027 Power Rotation

    Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has leveled sharp accusations against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, alleging he is collaborating with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to position the latter as the African Democratic […]

  • Mali Army Seizes Inflatable Decoy Vehicles to Evade Drone Strikes

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Mali Army Seizes Inflatable Decoy Vehicles to Evade Drone Strikes

    Mali’s military has intercepted a shipment of 20 inflatable vehicles allegedly intended for use by armed factions as decoys to mislead surveillance drones, according to official statements. The seizure underscores evolving tactics by militant groups […]

  • Davido Unfollows Iyabo Over Mohbad Clout Claims on Instagram

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Davido Unfollows Iyabo Over Mohbad Clout Claims on Instagram

    Nigerian Afrobeat star Davido has sparked social media discussion after unfollowing actress Iyabo Ojo on Instagram, a move linked to leaked messages criticizing his stance on a high-profile campaign for justice following the death of […]

  • How a Viral AI Bunny TikTok Inspired Human Creativity and Song

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on How a Viral AI Bunny TikTok Inspired Human Creativity and Song

    A viral video of bunnies bouncing on a trampoline, initially mistaken by millions as real, has sparked a wave of creative responses after its AI-generated origins came to light. The clip, which circulated widely on […]

  • Keyamo Defends N712B Lagos Airport Upgrade for African Hub Status

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Keyamo Defends N712B Lagos Airport Upgrade for African Hub Status

    Nigerian authorities are facing scrutiny over a federal plan to invest N712 billion (approximately $485 million) in demolishing and rebuilding the aging Terminal One of Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, a move critics argue is […]

  • Suez Canal Authority Eyes Closer Russia Ties Through Industrial Zone Partnership

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Suez Canal Authority Eyes Closer Russia Ties Through Industrial Zone Partnership

    Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority is exploring a potential direct partnership with Russia, building on existing bilateral projects, as reported by Russian state media outlet RIA Novosti. While current collaboration focuses on a major industrial zone […]

  • Ex-EU Chief Slams US Gas Deal as Unachievable Surrender

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Ex-EU Chief Slams US Gas Deal as Unachievable Surrender

    The European Union faces growing internal criticism over a newly ratified trade agreement with the United States, with former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warning the bloc cannot fulfill its energy import commitments under […]

  • Akwa Ibom PDP Revival Post-Defections: Reforms, Wike Expulsion

    By Ifunanya | August 4, 2025 | Comments Off on Akwa Ibom PDP Revival Post-Defections: Reforms, Wike Expulsion

    A prominent figure in Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has voiced confidence in the party’s ability to recover from a wave of high-profile defections in Akwa Ibom State, while calling for the expulsion of a […]

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