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Akeredolu Breaks Ranks With Obi Endorsement

Betty Akeredolu, the wife of the late former Ondo State governor, has crossed one of Nigeria’s sharpest political lines by publicly backing Peter Obi’s Obidient Movement — a rare show of support for the opposition from someone closely linked to the country’s

January 30, 2026

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Bobi Wine: When Uganda’s Politics Turned Personal

Inside Bobi Wine’s home, the front door is no longer a barrier but a line of confrontation. Soldiers have occupied the space where he lives with his wife and children, questioning, filming and searching, leaving traces of fear and defiance in every

January 30, 2026

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Air Peace Rejects SaharaReporters’ Allegations on Lagos–São Paulo Route

Air Peace has dismissed what it described as a “malicious and misleading” report by SaharaReporters, which claimed the airline, in collaboration with the Tinubu administration, misled the public over plans for a direct Lagos–São Paulo flight. In a statement released by its

January 30, 2026

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Trump Declares National Emergency Over Cuba, Threatens Tariffs on Oil-Supplying Nations

President Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national emergency over what the White House describes as an “extraordinary threat” posed by the Cuban government, authorising a process that could see the United States impose tariffs on imports from countries that

January 30, 2026

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Millions of Nigerian Children Remain Out of School

Millions of Nigerian children are still not attending school, a child-focused organisation has warned, as the world marks International Education Day. Saffron Social Development Global Foundation said large numbers of children — especially those from poor and vulnerable backgrounds — continue to

January 30, 2026

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Babajide Sipe, Abiodun Coker, Others Lead New ACAMB Executive Council for 2026–2028

The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has elected a new executive council, promising unified advocacy and professional growth for its members. The elections, conducted during ACAMB’s Annual General Meeting in Lagos on Thursday, brought seasoned banking communication

January 30, 2026

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Pakistan Positions Itself as De-escalation Bridge in Iran Talks Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Pakistan on Thursday intensified its diplomatic outreach in the Middle East as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held talks with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, reinforcing Islamabad’s role as a proponent of dialogue and de-escalation amid mounting regional tensions. The telephone conversation, which

January 30, 2026

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NAFDAC Resumes Enforcement of Sachet, Sub-200ml Alcohol Ban, Says No Company Shut Down

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and in PET or glass bottles below 200 millilitres, clarifying that the action does

January 29, 2026

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CBN Governor Hosts British International Investment, Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Sector Reforms

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, hosted a high-level delegation from British International Investment (BII) as part of ongoing efforts to deepen financial sector reforms, attract long-term foreign capital and strengthen investor confidence in the Nigerian

January 29, 2026

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Gunfire Near Niamey Airport Subsides, Authorities Say

Authorities say the situation near Niger’s main international airport has stabilised following reports of heavy gunfire and explosions early on Thursday, though the cause remains unclear. Residents near Diori Hamani International Airport, which also houses a military air base, reported intense bursts

January 29, 2026

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Meta Targets $135bn on AI Spending

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, plans to almost double its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) this year, signalling a major push to transform its operations and increase productivity. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told financial analysts on Wednesday that the company expects to

January 29, 2026

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Akeredolu Breaks Ranks With Obi Endorsement

Bobi Wine: When Uganda’s Politics Turned Personal

Air Peace Rejects SaharaReporters’ Allegations on Lagos–São Paulo Route

Trump Declares National Emergency Over Cuba, Threatens Tariffs on Oil-Supplying Nations

Millions of Nigerian Children Remain Out of School

Babajide Sipe, Abiodun Coker, Others Lead New ACAMB Executive Council for 2026–2028

Pakistan Positions Itself as De-escalation Bridge in Iran Talks Amid Rising Regional Tensions

NAFDAC Resumes Enforcement of Sachet, Sub-200ml Alcohol Ban, Says No Company Shut Down

CBN Governor Hosts British International Investment, Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Sector Reforms

Gunfire Near Niamey Airport Subsides, Authorities Say

Meta Targets $135bn on AI Spending

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