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The European Union (EU) has announced that Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries will receive €510 million in humanitarian aid as part of a larger €1.9 billion package for 2025. This funding aims to address growing crises and support vulnerable populations in West and Central Africa, the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin, and other regions. The…
A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to life imprisonment without parole. Yamagami, 45, pleaded guilty to murder when his trial opened last year, but his sentencing drew intense national attention, reflecting deep divisions over how Japan should judge the man behind the 2022 killing. While…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appointed Mr Sani Musa Daura as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters, ensuring continuity of decades of protocol expertise within the FCT Administration. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. According…
Nigeria is positioned to record higher revenues from liquefied natural gas (LNG) from 2026, as a wave of new global supply reshapes the market and eases the tight conditions triggered by the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war. Analysts say the shift could unlock stronger demand from major Asian buyers, notably China and India, even as prices moderate….
The Federal Government has pledged to conduct a credible, transparent, and internationally acceptable national census, emphasizing that due process will not be sacrificed for speed. The assurance came from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by NPC Chairman Dr Aminu Yusuf and his management team. Speaking…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has formally moved into the ancient Alaafin’s Palace in Oyo town, marking a significant cultural milestone for the Oyo Kingdom and the wider Yoruba race. The move comes nine months after his installation as the 46th traditional ruler of the historic kingdom. Residents of Oyo town welcomed their…
Six students have died following a boat accident on the Buruku River in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred on Monday night when a boat conveying more than 45 passengers, along with vehicles, capsized mid-journey. Rescue teams recovered five bodies shortly after the accident, while search efforts continued for one student…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining troop deployments and operational support in Plateau State, amid ongoing efforts to address security challenges across the country. Shaibu gave the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, as part of his…
The Togolese government has confirmed the extradition of Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, Burkina Faso’s former transitional president, to Ouagadougou, where he is to face prosecution over allegations ranging from attempted coup plots to corruption and financial crimes. Damiba, who took power in January 2022, was deposed nine months later in a military takeover that installed Captain…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of preparations for the February 21 Area Council elections. In a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday, the commission urged eligible voters to collect their PVCs promptly, noting that possession…