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  • AFCON 2025 Global Viewership Surges 61%, Shatters Records

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on AFCON 2025 Global Viewership Surges 61%, Shatters Records

    The 37th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), hosted by Morocco, has achieved a significant milestone, with preliminary data indicating a 61% increase in global viewership compared to the previous edition. This surge positions the […]

  • Benue APC Open to Cross-Party Support for Tinubu 2027

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Benue APC Open to Cross-Party Support for Tinubu 2027

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has stated it is open to collaborating with any political group or stakeholders committed to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. This clarification follows public criticism directed […]

  • Strait of Hormuz Tanker War Risk Premiums Jump 30-Fold

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Strait of Hormuz Tanker War Risk Premiums Jump 30-Fold

    War risk insurance premiums for tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz have skyrocketed by up to 30 times, transforming the critical chokepoint into the world’s most expensive shipping lane following the escalation of conflict between […]

  • Gaza US Postwar Plan Strained by Iran War, Israel Strikes

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Gaza US Postwar Plan Strained by Iran War, Israel Strikes

    Hamas has held its first discussions with the U.S.-led Board for Peace and Reconstruction, as the Trump administration’s postwar Gaza plan faces increasing strain from the U.S.-Iran conflict and persistent Israeli military operations. The meeting, […]

  • AGOA Co-Chair Steps Down, Urges Continued U.S.-Africa Trade

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on AGOA Co-Chair Steps Down, Urges Continued U.S.-Africa Trade

    Veteran AGOA Advocate Steps Down as Alliance Prepares to Close ACCRA — A leading architect of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has announced his departure from the AGOA Alliance, which will also disband […]

  • Nigeria Health Workforce Crisis Worsens Amid Doctor Exodus

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Health Workforce Crisis Worsens Amid Doctor Exodus

    Nigeria’s health system is under severe strain from the mass exodus of medical professionals, a crisis the government describes as a “present emergency.” Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, warned that […]

  • Inflation Rate in Nigeria Drops to 15.06% in Feb 2026

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Inflation Rate in Nigeria Drops to 15.06% in Feb 2026

    Nigeria’s inflation rate declined marginally to 15.06 per cent in February 2026, marking a continued, albeit slow, moderation in price pressures, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure represents […]

  • EFCC Witness Admits No Emefiele Interrogation in Trial

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on EFCC Witness Admits No Emefiele Interrogation in Trial

    A key prosecution witness in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele has conceded he did not personally interrogate the defendant and was unaware of critical judicial decisions in the […]

  • Nigeria Inflation Halved Since 2023: Minister Idris

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Inflation Halved Since 2023: Minister Idris

    Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced that the country’s inflation rate has been reduced by half since 2023, citing recent official data as evidence of economic reforms taking effect. Speaking at […]

  • Kenya Stops Russian Military Recruitment for Ukraine War

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Kenya Stops Russian Military Recruitment for Ukraine War

    Kenya has secured a commitment from Russia to halt the enlistment of Kenyan nationals into its armed forces, following widespread concerns that hundreds of citizens were recruited to fight in the Ukraine war. The agreement […]

  • Nollywood Star Backs Tinubu 2027 Despite Criticism

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Nollywood Star Backs Tinubu 2027 Despite Criticism

    Nollywood actress Remi Surutu has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general election. The declaration was made during the launch of EKO57, a newly formed support group aimed at […]

  • Nairobi Flooding: 48-Hour Plan on Infrastructure, Drainage

    By Ifunanya | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Nairobi Flooding: 48-Hour Plan on Infrastructure, Drainage

    Nairobi’s national and county governments have launched an immediate, coordinated response to severe flooding in the capital, directing key agencies to implement a 48-hour action plan focused on critical infrastructure and drainage. The Implementation Committee […]

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