Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Saturday praised voters for their participation in the state’s governorship election, describing the turnout as a sign of confidence in democracy and good governance. Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at Ward 006, Unit 003 in Ikogosi-Ekiti, Oyebanji said eligible voters turned out early and conducted themselves peacefully...
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Tinubu Approves Final Six-Month Tenure Extension For Customs Boss
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has granted Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi a final six-month extension of tenure. Adeniyi’s current tenure extension was due to expire on Aug. 1, 2026, but the new extension will keep him in office until February 2027. According to a statement from the presidency, the extension is intended to allow Adeniyi...
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Record Demand Prompts London Marathon’s Historic Sunday Draw
Organisers of the London Marathon have confirmed that the ballot for the traditional Sunday race will be held as a one-off two-day edition of the event in 2027. The Sunday marathon, scheduled for April 25, will remain the flagship day of the race, with applicants entered into an initial draw for places on that day...
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Bolivia Declares Emergency After Weeks Of Unrest Nationwide
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency across the country on Saturday after more than six weeks of protests and road blockades disrupted transport and economic activity. Paz said the government had exhausted efforts to resolve the crisis through dialogue and agreements with groups presenting legitimate demands.”After exhausting all avenues of dialogue, reaching...
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Ouahbi Says Hakimi Focused On World Cup Despite Rape Trial
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is “very calm” despite confirmation that he faces trial in France on rape charges. Atlas Lions’ coach Mohamed Ouahbi said this after the 1-0 win over Scotland at the World Cup on Friday. “He is fine. He woke up this morning, ate like everyone else, got ready for the game and...
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Hilda Baci Honoured As Guinness World Records Icon
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has been recognised as a Guinness World Records Icon. Baci has been honoured for her record-breaking achievements across Africa after her historic cooking marathon captivated millions. Baci first developed her passion for cooking as a child, helping at her mother’s restaurant in Abuja, before studying sociology and exploring careers in...
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Twin Roadside Blasts In Northwestern Pakistan Kill 7
Pakistani Police said a Twin roadside blast killed at least seven people in the country’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Saturday. “A private pickup truck carrying passengers was targeted with a remote-controlled IED. The injured were being transported to hospital in a car for emergency treatment when a second IED exploded,” said Yasir Afridi, a...
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Davido, Pro-Government Singer Clash Over School Kidnapping Crisis
A public dispute between Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido and pro-government singer Dauda Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, has drawn fresh attention to growing concerns over insecurity in Nigeria following the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Oyo State last month. Gunmen abducted at least 46 pupils and teachers from three schools in southwestern Oyo State on May...
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Abia Governor Hails Airline Expansion, Aviation Reforms
Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Thursday praised United Nigeria Airlines for acquiring two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft named after renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe. He described the move as a tribute to excellence and national service. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Lagos, Otti commended the...
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Africa CDC Says Ebola Death Toll Surpasses 200 In DR Congo
The Africa Centre for Disease Control says the Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 200 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Africa CDC said 202 people had died from the virus, out of the 875 confirmed cases, giving a mortality rate of 23 percent. “What is worrisome for us is the contact tracing...