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South South APC Leaders Endorse Tinubu For Second Term
Naija News
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June 29, 2025
This development was contained in a Press Statement by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo. The position of the South South governors and leaders of the ruling party was made known during the APC’s...
Edo APC chieftain cautions influencer over anti-gov posts
Punch
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June 30, 2025
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Frankie Aire, has urged a social media influencer to stop publishing hate-filled content against Governor Monday Okpebholo. Aire claimed that the influencer has posted over 30...
Uromi killings: Compensation process ongoing – Edo govt
Daily Trust
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June 30, 2025
The Edo State Government said the compensation process for the families of the 16 migrant hunters killed in Uromi in March is currently underway. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, made the disclosure to Daily Trust in...
APC Govs Conclude Strategic Meeting In Edo, Reaffirm Commitment To Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
Daily Independent
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June 28, 2025
1 BENIN – The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) on Saturday concluded a two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City, Edo State capital during which they engaged in deep reflection on the nation’s socio-economic direction. During the meeting...
APC Governors meet in Edo, reaffirm commitment to Tinubu’s agenda
News Diary Online
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June 28, 2025
The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), on Saturday, 28th June, 2025 concluded a two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City, Edo State capital, hosted by the Governor of the State, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Governors of the All Progressives...
Flying Eagles begin WAFU B quest against Ghana
Punch
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July 9, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will be bidding for yet another regional title when they open their campaign against hosts Ghana in the 2025 West Africa Football Union U-20 Boys Cup tournament on Thursday (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria will...
Ganduje’s Resignation In Line With Our Party’s Evolution, Say APC Governors
Arise News
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June 29, 2025
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reaffirmed their commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s policies and the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The governors also stated that the resignation of the National...
Final Whistle: Fallen Eagles that shaped Nigeria’s 1994 football glory
Punch
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July 10, 2025
From the sunlit pitches of Tunisia to the global stage in the United States, Nigeria’s Golden Generation of 1994 gave the continent a new blueprint for excellence. But as time marched on, the harsh reality of mortality has slowly dimmed the...
Syria, Ukraine and Gaza among countries to receive heritage funds from Aliph
The Art Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
ALIPH, the Geneva-based cultural heritage protection agency, has announced more than $16m in its latest funding round, with support going to Syria, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, as well as a dedicated focus on the effects of climate change on cultural...
Peter Mbah Launches Enugu Air But Is It Really Enugu’s Airline or XEJet’s?
The News Chronicle
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July 8, 2025
On Monday, July 8, 2025, the Enugu State Government formally launched Enugu Air, the first state-owned commercial airline in the South East region of Nigeria. The inauguration took place at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, and was...
NDLEA arrests ex-footballer Hunkarin, others for drug smuggling
The Sun Nigeria
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June 29, 2025
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested former international footballer Segun George Hunkarin and his businessman partner, Ntoruka Emmanuel Chinedu, for attempting to smuggle cocaine into Nigeria...
TFGBV: BBYDI Launches First AI WhatsApp Chatbot, ‘Kemi’
New Telegraph
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July 10, 2025
In a groundbreaking stride toward digital justice and online safety, the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) has launched “Kemi”, a survivor-centered, AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot co-created by survivors to support individuals...
Ghana issues first ITMOs under Paris agreement
Joy FM
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July 10, 2025
Ghana has officially issued and transferred its first 11,733 tonnes of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) to Switzerland under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. This development positions the country as the first African...
Niger Delta Devt: We’ve recorded improved IOC funding support – NDDC MD
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
From Ben Dunno, Warri The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Samuel Ogbuku, has expressed delight over an improved statutory financial obligation rendered by the management of International Oil Companies...
Rwanda Featured in Qualcomm’s Efforts to Support African Tech Startups
KT Press Rwanda
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June 29, 2025
1 Qualcomm, a global technology company, has announced 10 African startups selected for its 2025 Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program. The program helps early-stage tech companies grow through training, business support, and access to new...
5 foods that slowly destroy your skin — and how to avoid them
Pulse
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July 10, 2025
Nigerian music is blessed with talented families who has produced individuals whose work has impacted different areas of the industry. These families are left an indelible mark in Nigerian music from Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti whose music of...
Explained: Bafana Bafana's FIFA Ranking stagnation despite unbeaten run
Briefly
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July 10, 2025
The Bafana Bafana of South Africa have failed to climb up in the latest FIFA World Rankings published this week as they remained in the same position they were last time the list was released. Hugo Broos' side are current unbeaten in their last 20...
Rwanda Featured in Qualcomm’s Efforts to Support African Tech Startups
KT Press Rwanda
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June 29, 2025
16 Qualcomm, a global technology company, has announced 10 African startups selected for its 2025 Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program. The program helps early-stage tech companies grow through training, business support, and access to new...
Ghana issues first ITMOs to Switzerland under Paris Agreement
Ghana Business News
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July 10, 2025
Ghana has officially issue and transfer its first 11,733 tons of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) to Switzerland, under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. This development positions the country as the first African country...
U.N. Human Rights Council Renews LGBT Expert Mandate
Metro Weekly
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July 10, 2025
Palace of Nations, the home of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland. – Photo: Tom Page, via Wikimedia. The U.N. Human Rights Council has voted to extend the mandate of its LGBT rights expert, ensuring continued global oversight of...