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FG destroys 2,809 illicit arms, vows tougher action against traffickers
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 30, 2026 The Federal Government on Thursday destroyed 2,809 illicit, decommissioned and unserviceable small arms…
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UN holds first informal vote for Guterres successor
New York, July 30, 2026 The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) plans to hold its first informal ballot to gauge…
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Ethiopia opens 2 robotic surgery training centres with China’s support
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2026 Two specialised surgery centres have commenced operations in Ethiopia. The centres will allow surgeons receive…
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Okonjo-Iweala says 72% of world trade still under WTO
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, July 30, 2026 The Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says in spite…
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Cameroon-born ace broadcaster, Amy Banda, hosts programme celebrating African Women
A major programme featuring key continental and global women’s empowerment advocates will hold tomorrow, Friday, July 31, 2026, from 4:00PM…
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Afreximbank’s Africa Trade and Distribution Company Limited launches national trade and distribution platforms in Zimbabwe, Malawi
Cairo, Egypt, 30 July 2026 Africa Trade and Distribution Company Limited (ATDC), a subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has…
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Put ex-president Jonathan forward for Secretary-General of UN position, group tells Tinubu
July 30, 2026 The African Policy and Research Consortium (APRC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to place before…
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When thunderstorms hit New Jersey
On Tuesday, June 28, New Jersey was again pummeled by severe thunderstorms. Essex, Morris, Hunterdon and Passaic counties among others…
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak jolts fast food outlets
With the ongoing multi-state Cyclosporiasis (stomach bug) outbreak still going strong across the United States, experts are starting to notice…
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Kanye West, former assistant settle sexual harassment case
By Oladele Eniola Lagos, July 29, 2026 American rapper Kanye West and his former personal assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, have settled…
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Immigration warns against unauthorised passport, visa payment platforms
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, July 29, 2026 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned Nigerians at home and in the…
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Imo senatorial seat dispute: Court summons APC legal adviser in Ararume’s suit
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, July 29, 2026 The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday summoned Murtala-Aliyu Kankia, the…
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Globalisation transforming from cooperative to competitive interdependence – Okonjo-Iweala
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, July 29, 2026 The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says globalisation…
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Dangote Refinery critical to Nigerian’s $1 trillion economy vision, says FG
.…Dangote says manufacturing is the fastest route to jobs and prosperity The Federal Government has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery…
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Xenophobia: Africa must unite, not divide By Ehi Braimah
Amid the diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa, another Nigerian named Ibeh Chika Simon, 42, died during a South…
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NIMASA repositioning new generation for Blue Economy growth
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed that Nigerian youths…
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Dabiri-Erewa congratulates Amadi, Ighedo on landmark global achievements
Abuja, July 29, 2026 Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated two accomplished Nigerian…
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Afreximbank, Gebeya launch ‘CANEX Create-thon’ for African creators in music, video and gaming
The competition will provide creators with digital tools, technical support, prize funding and a platform to develop original…
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Army deploys GOCs to new divisions, activates 3 brigades (See who is where)
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 29, 2026 The Nigerian Army has deployed General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to its newly established…
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14th Women AFCON: Malawi beats Super Falcons in five-goal thriller in Rabat
Malawi produced one of the biggest shocks in the history of women football in Africa when they defeated 10-time champions…
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FG pursues compensation over South Africa attacks
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, July 28, 2026 The Federal Government says it is pursuing compensation for Nigerians affected by recent…
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Tinubu condemns Kaduna massacre, orders manhunt for assailants
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government…
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Gov. Otti receives 2024 Nobel Laureate in Economics, Prof. James Robinson
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Monday, July 27, received the 2024 Nobel Laureate in Economics, Prof. James A.…
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Court orders reinstatement, salary payment for 70 pardoned soldiers
The National Industrial Court (NIC) in Lagos has ordered the Nigerian Army to reinstate 70 soldiers who were convicted by…
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Davido unveils ORIADÉ tracklist ahead of July 31 release
Abuja, July 28, 2026 Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has unveiled the official tracklist for his…
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