Africa
Nigeria drops terrorism charges against ex-justice minister: lawyer
A Shift in Nigeria’s Judicial Landscape
The unceremonious withdrawal of terrorism financing charges against former justice minister Abubakar Malami by Nigerian authorities …
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UN experts urge countries to stop arms transfer to Israel
A Continent at the Crossroads: Africa’s Dilemma over Arms Transfers to Israel
As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict simmers in a cauldron of bloodshed and recrimination, the …
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Gov Sani approves N4.289bn for State, LG pensioners
Nigeria’s Pension Conundrum: A Glimmer of Hope for State and Local Government Pensioners
Nigeria’s pension crisis has long been a contentious issue, with thousands of …
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2027: APC dismisses opposition coalition, expresses confidence of victory
Rifts Deepen: APC’s Election Strategy Unfolds
As Nigeria hurtles towards the 2027 general elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dealt a decisive blow to …
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Pentagon holds talks with US automakers to boost weapons production
“War on the Assembly Line: Pentagon Seeks to Transform US Automakers into Weapons Producers”
As night falls on the sprawling factories of Detroit, the hum of machinery …
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US pushes for global signatories for ‘trade over aid’ initiative
A Global Shift: US Trade Initiative Raises Stakes for Developing Nations
As the world teeters on the edge of a new era of economic diplomacy, a quiet but potent shift is underway. …
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PTDF screens 243 candidates for PhD overseas scholarship
A New Era of Excellence in Africa’s Higher Education?
Amidst the backdrop of a thriving continent, Nigeria’s oil-producing region has just announced a major milestone …
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US says destroyer turned back Iranian cargo vessel under Hormuz blockade
Strait of Uncertainty
Tensions simmered in the volatile waters of the Middle East as the USS Spruance, a guided-missile destroyer, intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel …
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2027: Kwara North APC group endorses Bolarinwa for governor, Tinubu
A Calculated Gamble in Kwara Politics
As the 2027 gubernatorial election in Kwara State draws closer, a new player has emerged in the complex dance of Kwara North’s APC …
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Group warns of national emergency as insecurity, hardship deepen in Nigeria
A Nation on the Brink: The Unyielding Struggle for Nigeria’s Future
Darkness creeps over the sprawling metropolis of Lagos, as if the very fabric of the city is being torn …