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International
PSource: Punch Newspaper
Today•3 hrs ago

NIMASA deploys drones, armoured vehicles against sea crimes

Quick Read: The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has deployed new tactical equipment, including VTOL drones and armoured vehicles, to bolster the Deep Blue Project. This initiative aims to enhance maritime security, protect marine ecosystems, and safeguard government revenue through improved intelligence and surveillance.

International
LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•6 hrs ago

Ghanaian mother of 5 fumes as her husband prepares to marry another woman after 12 years of marriage

Quick Read: Akua, a mother of five, has publicly declared her intention to end her 12-year marriage following her husband's decision to marry another woman. She has issued an ultimatum, threatening to disrupt the upcoming wedding ceremony if her demands for traditional separation and housing are not met.

International
LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•9 hrs ago

Kenyan woman left with brain damage after alleged poisoning at her birthday party

Quick Read: Entrepreneur Roselyn Ashanti Mchuna suffered severe, permanent brain damage following a collapse at her birthday celebration in Mombasa. Her family alleges she was poisoned and has sought police intervention, though they report a lack of progress in the investigation.

International
LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•10 hrs ago

"You are the bone of my bones and the flesh of my flesh" - Pastor publicly begs his wife for forgiveness

Quick Read: Kenyan pastor Kariuku Wa Cira has publicly requested forgiveness from his wife, Beliah Kariuki, in an emotional Facebook post. He acknowledged his guilt regarding their past disagreements and urged her to reconcile to preserve their family and ministry.

International
TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•12 hrs ago

United Nations Security Council Convenes Summit on Global Diplomatic Treaties

Quick Read: World leaders and international envoys have convened at the United Nations headquarters to engage in high-level diplomatic negotiations. The summit is dedicated to the discussion and formation of multilateral regional agreements.

International
NSource: Nairametrics
Today•12 hrs ago

UBA Intensifies N61billion Loan Recovery Drive, Seeks Jail Term For WEMPCO Directors

Quick Read: United Bank for Africa (UBA) is pursuing a committal order against nine directors associated with Western Metal Products Co. (WEMPCO) for alleged defiance of court orders. The bank seeks to recover N61.45 billion in outstanding debt, claiming the respondents forcibly ousted a court-appointed receiver and continued to divert company funds.

International
BSource: BusinessDay Opinions
Today•12 hrs ago

Seizing the critical minerals moment is Africa’s path to industrialisation

Quick Read: The article highlights the historical importance of the Witwatersrand Basin in global gold production. It positions the strategic utilization of critical minerals as a vital component for Africa's future industrialization efforts.

International
LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•13 hrs ago

Dashcam captures moment e-hailing driver was ambushed and robbed in Johannesburg

Quick Read: An e-hailing driver was targeted and robbed during an ambush in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg. The event was documented via dashcam footage, which has since been shared publicly.

International
TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•14 hrs ago

Army repels fresh RSF, SPLM-N assault in Blue Nile, seizes 15 combat vehicles - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The Sudanese Army successfully defended its position in the Blue Nile region against a joint assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the SPLM-N. The military operation resulted in the repulsion of the attackers and the capture of significant military hardware.

International
LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•15 hrs ago

Israel’s Election too close to call with rival fighting to unseat Netanyahu

Quick Read: Israel's parliamentary election has resulted in a neck-and-neck race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and challenger Gadi Eisenkot. With neither side securing the 61-seat majority required to govern, the political landscape remains highly uncertain.

International
TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•23 hrs ago

World leaders call for urgent aid access in Sudan over looming famine - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: World leaders have formally requested urgent humanitarian aid access for Sudan. This intervention is necessitated by the imminent threat of famine facing the population.

International
LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro flees to US after presidential election loss

Quick Read: Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled to the United States to seek political asylum following his defeat in the presidential election. His departure comes after he defied a Supreme Court order to surrender his passport and failed to concede the election results.

International
LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Trump accused of r@*p*ng ex-Miss Switzerland who claims he said, I ll take care of you in 1993 ; He denies it

Quick Read: A congressional report released by the House Judiciary Committee's Democratic minority has leveled new allegations of rape against Donald Trump, brought forward by former Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul. The White House has firmly rejected the report, maintaining that the President has been fully exonerated regarding his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein.

International
PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

Fewer attacks, more deaths recorded in seven northern states after 2023 election – Report

Quick Read: An analysis of 17,114 conflict records across seven northern Nigerian states reveals a complex trend where the frequency of attacks on civilians decreased slightly after the 2023 presidential election, while the estimated death toll rose significantly. The data highlights that while election periods see specific security challenges, violence patterns are also heavily influenced by broader, non-electoral factors.

International
TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
•Yesterday

Ghana sets to halt Russian war recruitment - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The Ghanaian government has initiated efforts to stop the recruitment of its citizens for the ongoing war in Russia. This move reflects a policy decision to prevent Ghanaian nationals from participating in foreign military conflicts.

International
PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

CBD COP17: Nigeria’s environment minister arrives Armenia for biodiversity talks

Quick Read: Nigeria's Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, is attending the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17) in Armenia to engage in high-level negotiations regarding global biodiversity targets. The conference focuses on closing funding gaps and ensuring that political commitments translate into actionable economic and environmental policies.

International
PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

Ebola: Uganda orders 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo

Quick Read: Uganda has implemented a mandatory 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the DRC to mitigate regional Ebola risks. This decision follows the emergence of Ebola cases in Nigeria and Kenya, prompting heightened surveillance at Ugandan borders and airports.

International
NSource: Nairametrics
•Yesterday

RMB strengthens China–Africa corridor with opening of Beijing advisory business

Quick Read: Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has launched a new advisory business in Beijing to strengthen the China-Africa economic corridor. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between Chinese industrial capital and African development needs by providing specialized financial and advisory services.

International
PSource: Premium Times
•2 days ago

Algerian upper house of parliament approves troop deployment to Niger

Algeria's Council of Nations approved the deployment during an emergency session on Sunday, while the lower house is expected to hold a session on Monday.

International
PSource: Premium Times
•2 days ago

‘That’s hard to miss’ – Donald Trump compliments Nicki Minaj’s backside at Michigan rally

His latest comment follows two earlier occasions this year when he praised Minaj’s appearance.

International
PSource: Premium Times
•2 days ago

Egypt sends over 280 aid trucks to tackle Gaza bread shortage

It said the supplies would be handed over to the Egyptian Relief Committee in Gaza for distribution to bakeries whose operations had been disrupted.

International
PSource: Premium Times Opinions
•2 days ago

EDITORIAL: Why the US midterm elections matter

Trump administration has been an ill-wind that has served the world poorly over the last 24 months. The post EDITORIAL: Why the US midterm elections matter appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

International
PSource: Premium Times
•2 days ago

President Lula da Silva of Brazil elected for fourth term

Mr Lula’s victory now leaves Mexico and Brazil, Latin America’s two most populous nations, with left-wing leaders.

International
VSource: Vanguard Opinions
•3 days ago

Justice, fairness, peace and Nigeria’s 2027 election

By ANTHONY OGBEIFUN As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, the country stands again at a familiar crossroads: the choice between narrow, sectional calculation and the broader national demand for justice, fairness and peace. Elections are not merely contests for power. In a plural society such as Nigeria, they are also referendums on whether citizens […] The post Justice, fairness, peace and Nigeria’s 2027 election appeared first on Vanguard News.