President Bola Tinubu on Monday praised the Nigerian Navy for 70 years of safeguarding the country’s maritime domain and commissioned three naval vessels at an international fleet review marking the service’s anniversary. Speaking at the 2026 International Fleet Review at Eko Atlantic Waterfront in Lagos, Tinubu described the Navy as a critical pillar of Nigeria’s...
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South Africa’s Bafana Banana Depart For Mexico After Visa Delay
Bafana Bafana South Africa’s national football team departed for Mexico on Monday, a day later than planned after visa delays. The South African Football Association (SAFA) said the squad were scheduled to leave on Sunday but were held back at the last minute after it was discovered that four members of the set-up did not...
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Abia Doctors Threaten Strike Over Surgeon’s Abduction
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Abia State chapter on Monday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to security agencies and the governments of Abia and Imo states to secure the release of abducted orthopaedic surgeon Dr Bonaventure Aguocha. The NMA warned that doctors would embark on an indefinite strike if he remained in captivity. In a communiqué...
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Nigeria Capital Market Adopts T+1 Settlement Cycle
Nigeria’s capital market on Monday transitioned to a T+1 settlement cycle, reducing the time required to complete securities transactions to one business day from two, in a move aimed at improving market efficiency, liquidity and global competitiveness. The reform, which took effect on June 1, was implemented by key market institutions including the Nigerian Exchange...
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Ethiopians Vote As Abiy Seeks Fresh Mandate
Ethiopians voted on Monday in parliamentary elections expected to deliver a decisive victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party, extending the leader’s grip on power amid concerns over political freedoms, armed conflicts and economic challenges. Abiy, who has governed the Horn of Africa nation since 2018, cast his ballot in the Oromia region and...
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Nigeria Union Of Teachers Calls Strike Over Oyo School Kidnapping
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) called a strike from Monday in Oyo state to protest the kidnapping of dozens of children and their teachers in the Southwest Nigerian state. The kidnapping on May 15 blamed on gunmen believed to be Boko Haram jihadists. Seven teachers were kidnapped along with between 25 and 39 children...
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SoftBank Pledges €75 Billion For France AI Infrastructure
Japanese technology investor SoftBank will invest 75 billion euros ($87.5 billion) in artificial intelligence infrastructure in France. SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son revealed what is one of Europe’s largest AI-related investment commitments. Speaking to French weekly La Tribune Dimanche ahead of an investment conference hosted by President Emmanuel Macron, Son said the package would represent the...
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Ajose Congratulates APC Deputy Governorship Candidate Sonayon -James
Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose popularly called SMA Gold on Sunday congratulated Princess Damilola Sonayon-James on her emergence as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the state. Ajose described her emergence as a proud moment for Badagry and a reflection of her years of commitment and service to the...
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South Africa Demands Answers Over World Cup Visa Delays
South Africa’s sports minister has demanded an explanation from the country’s football association after visa issues delayed the national team’s departure to Mexico ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Gayton McKenzie said he had requested a report from the South African Football Association (SAFA) and called for action against those responsible for the disruption.”I need...
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Lagos Intensify Ebola Screening Measures At Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Lagos State stepped up measures to prevent the importation of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) into the country as health officials inspected facilities and emergency preparedness systems at Nigeria’s busiest international airport following renewed outbreaks in East Africa. The State Commissioner for Health Professor Akin Abayomi led a delegation of senior health officials on a preparedness...