The Armed Forces of the Republic of Mali (FAMa) have launched a major counter-offensive in response to a recent spike in terrorist activity, which they say is being supported by external actors…
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Eid: House Minority Caucus greets Muslims, calls for unity
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has congratulated Muslims across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, calling for national reflection on the values of faith, obedience, and selflessness embodied…
Your faith in my govt will be rewarded, Adeleke tells Osun people
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has praised the sustained faith of the people of the state in his administration in the face of challenges, promising to reward the sacrifices of the Osun…
EU-backed programme urges African artists to explore AI
The Science, Technology & the ARTS (S+T+ARTS) Afropean Intelligence initiative, a project of the European Commission, has called on African artists to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a medium to showcase their…
Nollywood Goes Global, But Infrastructure Will Determine the Real Winners
If 2023 was the year of the great streaming reset, and 2024 marked the global South’s assertive call for inclusion, then 2025 may well be The post Nollywood Goes Global, But Infrastructure…
Switzerland investigates death of Nigerian in police custody
Swiss authorities have launched an investigation into the death of a Nigerian man, Michael Ekemezie, who died in police custody in Lausanne after allegedly being pinned face-down by officers during a routine…
Customs halts grounding of 60 private jets over unpaid import duties
Nigeria’s Customs Service (NCS) has suspended its earlier plans to ground over 60 private jets operating in the country, and opted The post Customs halts grounding of 60 private jets over unpaid…
NGO moves to tackle preventable deaths, out-of-school children in rural areas
Benevolentia Aid Initiative, a non-governmental organisation founded by gospel music artist Adejumobi Oluwatosin Akinkunmi, has launched a dual campaign targeting preventable deaths and the rising number of out-of-school children in underserved communities….
Ireland deports 35 Nigerians
Five children were among a total of 35 individuals deported to Nigeria on Wednesday in a chartered flight that departed from Dublin Airport, according to The Irish Times. The deportation was conducted…
Six Petrol depots slash prices as competition heightens in downstream sector
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, continues its free fall in Nigeria after six depots slashed the price The post Six Petrol depots slash prices as competition…