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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims by local contractors that his administration owes them N5.2 billion, saying the debts were from irregular contracts awarded …
Former Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is restoring stability and hope to Nigeria through his leadership style and policies. Okowa made this …
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will visit China later in August to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to the country since 2018. His trip …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, starting today, Monday, August 18, 2025. In a statement posted on its …
The military government in Myanmar has announced that its long-promised elections will begin on December 28, 2025, even as the country continues to face a deadly civil war that has …
The Taraba State government has denied reports that Governor Agbu Kefas spent ₦5.22 billion on foreign trips within six months, describing the claim as false and misleading. The report, which …
Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has advised ex-President Goodluck Jonathan not to contest the 2027 presidential election, warning that Nigeria’s political atmosphere has changed drastically compared to when …
Mzuzu, Malawi – August 2025: United Transformation Movement (UTM) President Dalitso Kabambe has praised the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of Livingstonia for maintaining its independence and integrity …
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has once again shown his commitment to strengthening the country’s media industry. Over the years, Tebboune has been vocal about the need for comprehensive government support …
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has defended the country’s military operations against insurgents and armed criminal gangs, saying the armed forces are doing everything possible to avoid …
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