Author: Ayo Olowo

Minister of Finance, Wale Edun

Finance Minister Leads High-Level Talks with Global Partners to Boost Energy Sector Under Mission 300

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In a significant move to tackle Nigeria’s energy challenges, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has ramped up engagements with international development partners. The high-level meetings, held in Abuja this week, focused on advancing Nigeria’s leadership role in Mission 300, a continental initiative designed to accelerate electricity access across Africa. […]

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Nigerian Army Graduates 589 Troops for Northeast Deployment

Nigerian Army Graduates 589 Battle-Ready Troops for Urgent Northeast Deployment

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The Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) in Kontagora has graduated 589 soldiers after completing Pre-Deployment Training Batch One, priming them for frontline duties with the Joint Task Force North East (JTF-NE) under OPERATION HADIN KAI against insurgency. The graduation ceremony took place on Friday at the Kontagora Military Cantonment Parade Ground, presided over by NATRAC Commander, Major General A.G.L. Haruna. The troops, who arrived on […]

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GTCO International Polo Tournament

GTCO Proudly Headlines the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament as Main Sponsor— Championing Great Experiences and Heritage

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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) (NGX: GTCO; LSE: GTCO), one of Africa’s leading financial services groups, is proud to announce its continued support as the main sponsor of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament, one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious sporting events. The 2026 edition will be held at the Lagos Polo […]

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Exercise Restore Hope IX

Exercise Restore Hope IX: COAS Charges Troops to Translate Training into Operational Success

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Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has tasked graduating officers and soldiers from Exercise Restore Hope IX to convert their rigorous training into real-world victories against Nigeria’s security challenges in deployment theaters nationwide. Speaking at the Final Exercise and Graduation Ceremony on Friday at the Nigerian Army Training Camp in Kachia, Kaduna State, General Shaibu stressed that combat excellence, discipline, adaptability, and […]

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Keir Starmer

UK PM Blasts Trump’s NATO Afghanistan Remarks as ‘Appalling and Insulting’

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fiercely condemned US President Donald Trump’s dismissal of NATO allies’ sacrifices in Afghanistan, calling the comments “insulting and frankly appalling”. The backlash intensifies transatlantic tensions over Trump’s NATO Afghanistan remarks during a Fox News interview. Trump’s Thursday interview from Davos, Switzerland, sparked outrage when he claimed NATO troops “stayed a little back, a little off the front […]

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NCDC Confirms Dengue Fever Outbreak in Sokoto: One Fatality Reported Amid Rising Cases

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised the alarm over a dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto, with one fatality reported. The NCDC said there were 29 suspected cases in November 2025, with six laboratory-confirmed and one fatality. This pushes the monthly case fatality rate (CFR) to a concerning 16.67%. In its latest Situation Report released on Thursday, […]

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Senegal beat Morocco

BREAKING! Senegal Beats Host Morocco 1-0 in extra time to Win 2025 AFCON Title

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Senegal wins the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time during a thrilling final.  Edouard Mendy’s late penalty save and Pape Gueye’s extra-time strike  sealed the victory for the Lions of Teranga. Pape Gueye Goal and Edouard Mendy Heroics Decide AFCON 2025 Final The match’s drama peaked late when Morocco earned a […]

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Army Deploys Troops to Sokoto Border Community After Bandit Threats

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Nigerian Army stations troops in Tidibale community, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, following bandit threats. This move aims to restore confidence, ensure safety, and prevent criminal elements from returning amid rising insecurity in Nigeria’s North West. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North […]

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INSECURITY: Edo Court Remands 52 Anti‑Kidnapping Protesters for Alleged Vandalism

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A Federal High Court in Edo State has ordered the remand of 52 protesters over alleged malicious damage and armed robbery following an anti‑kidnapping protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The protesters, including students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), were arrested after a demonstration held on Saturday reportedly turned violent. Authorities said several shops and properties were vandalised and […]

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INEC Issues Warning Over Fake Ad-Hoc Staff Recruitment in Nigeria

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake and unauthorised website circulating online, claiming to be an “INEC Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Portal 2026.” In a public notice issued on Sunday, the Commission described the website — okripeti.org/Inec-ADhoc-Staff-Recruitment.html — as fraudulent and not affiliated with INEC in any capacity. It urged members of the public […]

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