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The Nigerian naira weakened against the US dollar on the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, reversing a two-day streak of significant gains. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the naira depreciated […]
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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has appealed for $400 million in voluntary contributions for 2026, warning that his office is operating in “survival mode” amid growing global crises and critical funding […]
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UN Human Rights Chief Launches $400 Million Appeal, Warns of Systemic Crisis GENEVA — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has issued a $400 million funding appeal for 2026, stating that […]
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Political instability has gripped Cross River State’s 18 local government councils, as chairmen and vice chairmen face suspension or removal threats amid heightened political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections. The latest incident occurred […]
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Former Nairobi Governor Sonko Testifies in Ongoing Corruption Case NAIROBI — Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko appeared before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday to begin his defence against charges of conflict of interest […]
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The Federal Government has initiated a six-week partial closure of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to carry out urgent repairs on critical expansion joints at three key bridges: Kara Bridge, Magboro Bridge, and Arepo-Punch Bridge. The intervention […]
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APC Accuses Former Governor Tambuwal of Neglecting His Political Base The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Tambuwal Local Government Area, Sokoto State, has accused former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of failing to develop his home […]
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Bitcoin’s value has declined sharply, falling to $62,576 on Thursday—its lowest level since September 2024—and erasing nearly half of its value from an all-time high above $120,000 last October. The drop, which saw the cryptocurrency […]
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Norway has opened a corruption investigation into former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland over his contacts with deceased US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The probe, announced by Norway’s anti-corruption agency, Økokrim, focuses on […]
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The Osun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the recent decision to reject mandatory electronic transmission of election results, calling it inconsistent with technology already employed by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral […]
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Nigeria has launched a comprehensive National Halal Economy Strategy aimed at capturing a significant share of the global halal market, valued at $7.7 trillion, and diversifying its economic base. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice […]
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Nigeria has launched two major health initiatives aimed at overhauling its medical sector and asserting leadership on a critical global issue. A new public-private partnership will expand access to specialised care, while the country accelerates […]
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