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  • Nigerian govt to release June inflation data as US CPI rises

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigerian govt to release June inflation data as US CPI rises

    The Nigerian government, through the National Bureau of Statistics, is expected to release the country’s inflation data on Wednesday. NBS is likely to release June Consumer Price Index and Inflation data on Wednesday upon resumption […]

  • PDP Approves Auwalu Manzo for Jigawa’s Garki/Babura By-Election

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on PDP Approves Auwalu Manzo for Jigawa’s Garki/Babura By-Election

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally endorsed Auwalu Isah Manzo as its candidate for an upcoming parliamentary by-election in Nigeria’s Jigawa State, following a vetting process conducted ahead of the August 16, 2025, vote. […]

  • Imo State Police Ban Unmarked Vehicles to Curb Misconduct

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Imo State Police Ban Unmarked Vehicles to Curb Misconduct

    Imo State Police in southeastern Nigeria have introduced strict measures to curb alleged misconduct by officers, banning tactical units from deploying unmarked vehicles during patrols. The directive, issued by Commissioner Aboki Danjuma, prohibits the use […]

  • Buhari Demise Tests APC’s 2027 Bid as Opposition Forms Coalition

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Buhari Demise Tests APC’s 2027 Bid as Opposition Forms Coalition

    The burial of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, has ignited debates about the political future of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the nation looks toward the […]

  • Sudan Violence: UNICEF Condemns Surge in Child Casualties

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Sudan Violence: UNICEF Condemns Surge in Child Casualties

    A surge of violence in Sudan’s North Kordofan State has left more than 450 civilians dead, including at least 35 children and two pregnant women, according to a statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. […]

  • FIFA, Players Back 72-Hour Rest and 21-Day Vacation; Final Deal in Doubt

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on FIFA, Players Back 72-Hour Rest and 21-Day Vacation; Final Deal in Doubt

    FIFA has announced a tentative agreement with player representatives to enforce a minimum 72-hour rest period between matches and guarantee 21 days of annual off-season leave for footballers, signaling a potential shift in efforts to […]

  • HIV Vaccine Progress in Jeopardy as US Cuts Funding

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on HIV Vaccine Progress in Jeopardy as US Cuts Funding

    A promising HIV vaccine initiative led by scientists at South Africa’s University of the Witwatersrand faces uncertainty after the sudden withdrawal of U.S. funding, threatening to derail years of groundbreaking research and undermine progress against […]

  • Burkina Imams Combat Online Hate Speech Amid Extremism Surge

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Burkina Imams Combat Online Hate Speech Amid Extremism Surge

    Burkina Faso’s leading Islamic organization has launched a nationwide effort to curb online hate speech amid escalating extremist violence, uniting hundreds of religious leaders in a push to counter dangerous rhetoric. Nearly 250 imams and […]

  • Kenya’s Ruto Faces Fury Over $9M Mega Church Amid Economic Crisis

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Kenya’s Ruto Faces Fury Over $9M Mega Church Amid Economic Crisis

    A controversial plan by Kenyan President William Ruto to construct a $9.3 million megachurch at his official residence has sparked national debate, deepening tensions amid widespread anti-government protests and a crippling economic crisis. The proposed […]

  • Russia Ends UN Grain Export Deal Over Western Sanctions

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Russia Ends UN Grain Export Deal Over Western Sanctions

    Russia will not renew a key agreement with the United Nations guaranteeing the export of its grain and fertilizers, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin announced Saturday, citing systemic obstacles created by Western sanctions. The memorandum, […]

  • Gen Z Fridge Cigarette Trend: Diet Coke Replaces Smoke Breaks

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Gen Z Fridge Cigarette Trend: Diet Coke Replaces Smoke Breaks

    A new TikTok trend has rebranded Diet Coke as a “fridge cigarette,” likening the icy beverage to a refreshing substitute for smoking breaks. The term went viral after content creator Rachel Reno posted a video […]

  • Mali Junta Leader Seizes Renewable Five-Year Term, Scraps Elections

    By Ifunanya | July 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Mali Junta Leader Seizes Renewable Five-Year Term, Scraps Elections

    Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goita, has enacted a law granting himself an extendable five-year presidential term, effectively cementing his control over the politically turbulent nation until at least 2030. The decision, formalized on Thursday, […]

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