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Displaced Palestinians Return Home as Landmark Ceasefire Takes Effect in Gaza

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Gaza City — Thousands of displaced Palestinians began making their way back to their homes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, as a landmark ceasefire between Israel and Hamas officially came into effect, bringing an end to two years of devastating conflict. The truce marks the launch of the first phase of a U.S.-backed peace […]

EU Pressures Tech Giants Over Child Online Safety, Considers Social Media Age Restrictions

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The European Union (EU) has demanded that major digital platforms, including Snapchat and YouTube, explain how they are protecting children from harmful online content, as member states debate introducing bloc-wide restrictions on minors’ access to social media. The EU has long maintained strict rules on what children can view online, but officials say more action […]

42% of Nigerian Small Businesses Can’t Survive a Month Without Income — Moniepoint Report

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has disclosed that 42 per cent of Nigeria’s small businesses would be unable to stay afloat for a month without income. This was revealed in the second edition of its Informal Economy Report, which sheds light on the precarious financial state of enterprises that employ a large proportion of Nigerians. In a […]

Super Eagles Face Lesotho in Must-Win 2026 World Cup Qualifier

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

All eyes will be on the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday as the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the global showpiece were hanging by a thread after their 1–1 draw with South Africa’s […]

Kim Jong Un Hails China Ties as North Korea Marks 80 Years of Ruling Party

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised the country’s “friendly and cooperative” relationship with China as he hosted Chinese Premier Li Qiang and other foreign dignitaries for celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, state media reported on Friday. China remains North Korea’s most significant ally, though their relations have occasionally […]

Police Arrest 12 Over Killing of ARISE News Anchor, Trace Weapons to Niger Republic

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the armed robbery and killing of ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, revealing that the gang sourced its weapons from a supplier in the Niger Republic. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the […]

Senate Refutes ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Calls Allegations False and Divisive

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday firmly rejected allegations of a “Christian genocide” in the country, describing claims made by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher as inaccurate, inflammatory, and capable of threatening national unity. The lawmakers made their position known during debate on a motion titled “Urgent Need to Correct Misconceptions Regarding […]

Edo State Government Issues Final Warning to Land Grabbers and encroachers

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups involved in illegal land transactions, encroachments, and speculative activities on Lot A of the Obagie Acquisition area, popularly known as Coral City, in Benin City. In a statement released by the government, authorities condemned the continued unlawful sale, purchase, and development of […]