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Fitch Ratings: Nigeria’s northcentral Benue resurgence unveil Govs vision, reforms, bright economic future

admin July 25, 2025

Nigeria Dooyum Naadzenga  The recent Fitch Ratings upgrade awarded to Nigeria’s northcentral Benue State marks a profound milestone that goes far beyond a mere adjustment of numbers on a financial ledger.  This achievement reflects a transformative journey led by the Governor of

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Gaza: Egyptians reject Israel’s request

Ethan Asher July 23, 2025

Egypt Cairo has voiced strong opposition to Israel’s plan to establish a so-called “humanitarian city” on the ruins of Rafah in southern Gaza, warning it could trigger a mass exodus toward Egypt’s border and further destabilize the region. In a phone call last week with the US Middle East Envoy Steven Witkoff, Egyptian Foreign Minister […]

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Trump accuses Obama of treason

Oakley Mason July 23, 2025

USA President Donald Trump baselessly accused former president Barack Obama and others of illegally plotting against him, calling it “treason” and declaring: “It’s time to go after people.” Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office Tuesday during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Trump listed Obama, Hillary Clinton,

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EU Parley Israel to increase Gaza aid

Oakley Mason July 16, 2025

European Union European Union representatives on Tuesday called on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza.  The foreign ministers from the 27 EU member states met in Brussels to discuss a new aid deal largely forged by the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. Saar met with EU […]

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London Mayor Khan, visits Nigeria

Kingsley Chukwuka July 16, 2025

Nigeria London Mayor Sadiq Khan is in Lagos, Nigeria, meeting with local creatives and tech entrepreneurs as part of a historic trade mission across Africa. The visit aims to spotlight the growing cultural and economic connections between the United Kingdom and Nigeria, particularly in the fast-evolving tech and creative industries. “This is the fastest-growing tech

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Ukraine: Trump threatens Russia with tariffs

Kristi Lucas July 14, 2025

USA United States president Donald Trump said on Monday that he would punish Russia with tariffs if there isn’t a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, the latest example of his growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark […]

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40 years on, Central African Republic, again postpones local elections

Andrew Mbeki July 14, 2025

Central African Republic Scheduled to take place for the first time in almost forty years, local and municipal elections in the Central African Republic have been once again postponed.  Initially planned for the end of August, officials say the vote will now be held in December, in conjunction with the legislative and presidential elections.  President […]

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Cameroon’s President announces bid for another term at 92

Andrew Mbeki July 14, 2025

Cameroon Cameroon’s longtime leader, President Paul Biya, has officially announced he will run for another term in office, ending months of speculation over his political future. The 92-year-old made the announcement on social media, stating his continued determination to serve and promising that “the best is yet to come.” Biya has been at the helm […]

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PDP is bigger than Wike – Plateau ex gov, Tapgun says

Kingsley Chukwuka July 7, 2025

Nigeria A former Governor of Plateau State and a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP),  Amb. Fidelis Tapgun, has said the National Elective Convention of the party scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite the conditions set by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and his camp. “Wike is not bigger […]

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Egypt talks down on Israeli for attacking Iran

Aaliyah Aamir June 29, 2025

Egypt Egypt’s top diplomat on Saturday condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities and emphasized the “importance of sustaining the current ceasefire between both countries. “We are now working on emphasizing the importance of sustaining the current ceasefire and this requires from us to work quickly on resuming the talks between