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  • Deadly JNIM Assault Kills 50 Soldiers in Burkina Faso’s Dargo

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Deadly JNIM Assault Kills 50 Soldiers in Burkina Faso’s Dargo

    A large-scale militant attack on a military base in northern Burkina Faso has killed approximately 50 soldiers, marking one of the deadliest assaults on the country’s armed forces in recent years. Local sources speaking to […]

  • Tinubu Urged to Revive Stalled Mambilla Power Project

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Tinubu Urged to Revive Stalled Mambilla Power Project

    A prominent Nigerian leader has called for urgent federal intervention to revitalize the long-stalled Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project, citing mismanagement and unpaid compensations as key obstacles. Dr. Babangida Aliyu, Chairman of the Sir Ahmadu Bello […]

  • Kano INEC, Security Vow to Clamp Down on Election Disruption

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Kano INEC, Security Vow to Clamp Down on Election Disruption

    Authorities in Nigeria’s Kano State have issued a stern warning to potential troublemakers ahead of critical legislative bye-elections scheduled for August 16, 2025, pledging robust security measures to safeguard voters and election materials. The polls, […]

  • Dangote Refinery Drops NMDPRA, NNPCL Lawsuit Over Fuel Imports

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Dangote Refinery Drops NMDPRA, NNPCL Lawsuit Over Fuel Imports

    Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has formally withdrawn a high-profile lawsuit against Nigeria’s energy regulators and several petroleum marketers, marking a significant shift in a legal dispute that centered on fuel importation rights. Filed in […]

  • UK Slams Zamfara Massacre: 38 Killed Despite N50M Ransom

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on UK Slams Zamfara Massacre: 38 Killed Despite N50M Ransom

    The United Kingdom has issued a strong condemnation following the massacre of 38 hostages in Nigeria’s Zamfara State, despite the payment of a 50 million naira (approximately $60,000) ransom to their captors. Acting British High […]

  • ADC Rejects Bribes, Vows to Uphold Nigeria’s Democracy

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on ADC Rejects Bribes, Vows to Uphold Nigeria’s Democracy

    Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) has publicly rejected financial offers amounting to billions of naira (Nigeria’s currency) intended to weaken its participation in a cross-party opposition coalition, according to statements made by its founder and […]

  • Cameroon Election Credibility Undermined as Biya Bars Key Rival Kamto

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Cameroon Election Credibility Undermined as Biya Bars Key Rival Kamto

    Cameroon’s upcoming presidential election faces mounting scrutiny after the exclusion of prominent opposition figure Maurice Kamto, a move critics argue undermines the vote’s legitimacy. The country’s electoral commission, ELECAM, approved just 13 of 83 candidates […]

  • France Q2 Growth Rises on Household Spending Amid Trade Woes

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on France Q2 Growth Rises on Household Spending Amid Trade Woes

    France’s economy accelerated in the second quarter of 2024, registering stronger-than-expected growth amid global trade tensions and shifting consumer behavior, according to official data released on Wednesday. The eurozone’s second-largest economy expanded by 0.3% between […]

  • Nigeria Invests $538M in Agro Zones to Drive Food Security and Job Growth

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Invests $538M in Agro Zones to Drive Food Security and Job Growth

    Nigeria has allocated $538 million to launch the first phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ), a national initiative designed to modernize agriculture, reduce food waste, and drive rural economic growth. Vice-President Kashim Shettima […]

  • ADC’s Mark Vows to End Candidate Imposition, Boost Internal Democracy

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on ADC’s Mark Vows to End Candidate Imposition, Boost Internal Democracy

    The interim leader of Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) has vowed to prioritize fair governance and internal reforms to strengthen the party’s credibility. Speaking at a key National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on […]

  • Gen. Gowon: Affordable Housing Key to Africa’s Sustainable Development

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Gen. Gowon: Affordable Housing Key to Africa’s Sustainable Development

    African leaders must prioritize affordable housing as a cornerstone of sustainable development to tackle one of the continent’s most pressing challenges, former Nigerian military leader General Yakubu Gowon declared this week. Speaking through a representative […]

  • Niger Assembly Sanctions Erring LGs for Improper Revenue Remittance

    By Ifunanya | July 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Niger Assembly Sanctions Erring LGs for Improper Revenue Remittance

    In a move to strengthen fiscal responsibility, Niger State’s legislative body has approved stringent measures against local government councils found mismanaging revenue streams. The State House of Assembly unanimously adopted recommendations from its Public Accounts […]

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