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Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for an immediate end to the escalating violence in the Middle East, praying that the “roar of bombs” would cease as the conflict triggered by US-Israeli air strikes on Iran entered its ninth day. The pontiff warned that the crisis could further destabilise neighbouring countries, including Lebanon, which he described as a beloved nation […]
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The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has said his administration is implementing policies aimed at creating a friendly ecosystem for manufacturing, job creation and sustainable economic growth. Okpebholo stated this during the groundbreaking ceremony for a 100MW Power Generating Plant and a 300 Metric Tons Per Day Liquefied Natural Gas facility at the Taihu Industrial Park […]
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inspected four major road construction projects currently ongoing in Edo Central Senatorial District. The projects inspected by the governor include the Uromi–Agbor Road, Ukpenu Road, Ujoelen Road and Illeh Road. Governor Okpebholo, who visited the sites alongside government officials and contractors handling the projects, assessed the level of […]
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Nigerian singer Joeboy has reacted to the controversy surrounding the victory of South African star Tyla at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Tyla won the Best African Music Performance category with her song Push 2 Start, beating a strong lineup of Nigerian artistes including Davido, Omah Lay, Wizkid, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy. Her victory sparked mixed reactions online, with some critics arguing that a Nigerian artist should […]
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UEFA has fined Real Madrid and ordered a suspended partial closure of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium after a supporter inside the stadium was filmed appearing to make a Nazi salute. The European football governing body announced that the club must pay a fine of €15,000 (£13,000/$17,400) for what it described as the “racist and/or discriminatory behaviour of its supporters.” In […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors to various countries and international missions, including the United Nations. The list, released on Friday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, shows that a total of 65 ambassadors and high commissioners have been assigned to diplomatic posts across the world. Among the prominent appointments, Senator Jimoh […]
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The Anambra State Government has announced that students who fail to attend school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension as part of efforts to enforce full academic activities across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed the decision on Wednesday while addressing the management of two schools in Onitsha that were summoned over alleged non-compliance with the […]
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The Federal Executive Council has approved the demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge, Minister of Works David Umahi announced on Wednesday. Umahi disclosed this while briefing journalists at the State House following the council meeting chaired by Bola Tinubu. According to the minister, the council also approved the sum of N5.6 billion for the engagement of advanced engineering consultants who will handle […]
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