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Ablakwa: Ghana, Nigeria working to de-escalate ‘Igbo Kingdom’ controversy
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 31, 2025
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the government is actively engaging with Nigerian authorities to de-escalate recent tensions sparked by rumours of an alleged plan to establish an “Igbo Kingdom” or...
African Mahogany or Jamun: Doubts grow root over Nigeria’s G20 Summit present
The Indian Express
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July 31, 2025
At the first glance, it isn’t easy to spot the African Mahogany, presented by Nigeria during the G20 Summit in Delhi in September 2023, at the Nehru Park. Tucked inside a white mesh enclosure, the sapling is nearly waist-high with pale green,...
Trump govt threatens to sanction corrupt judges in Nigeria, other nations
Peoples Gazette
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July 31, 2025
After sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes for abusing his authority by engaging in a targeted and politically motivated witch hunt on Wednesday, American President Donald Trump threatened to sanction corrupt judges in...
FG disburses over N20 billion to 4,362 primary health care centres in Northern Nigeria in two years
Nairametrics
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July 31, 2025
The Federal Government, through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, has disbursed over N20 billion for the funding of 4,362 primary health care centres across the 19 Northern states and FCT, Abuja, over the last two years. This is according to a...
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with Ghana
Peoples Gazette
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July 30, 2025
Nigeria has reaffirmed commitment to maintaining robust relations with Ghana, including at citizen-to-citizen level. The minister of state for foreign affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by Magnus...
Fertility clinic records over 600 safe ART births
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 31, 2025
The Clearview Hospital and Fertility Clinic has recorded over 600 babies delivered safely through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) since its inception, with no recorded maternal or infant mortality. Speaking at the eighth anniversary...
Political loyalty fueling social media insults – Report
Punch
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July 30, 2025
A recent study has found a link between political partisanship and insults on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok. The study, presented by a researcher, Solomon Tommy, at the University of Lagos Mass...
Nigeria Expected to Reinforce Call for Sustainable Plastic Production, Dedicated Funding to Combat Pollution at INC-5.2 Meeting
This Day
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July 30, 2025
Bennett Oghifo As the world prepares for the second part of the fifth session (INC-5.2), the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) meeting to be held from 5 to 14 August 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, Nigeria is expected to reinforce...
Nigerian Cardinal Calls for Youth-Led Peacebuilding as Foundation Marks 15 Years of Promoting Dialogue in Africa
ACI Africa
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July 30, 2025
“They are out there, working in conflict zones, leading interfaith dialogue, implementing grassroots peace projects, and advocating for justice. Their impact is real and measurable,” the Catholic Church leader said. As the newest cohort embarks on...
Behind the Label: Nigeria’s Salt Crisis, Big Food’s Grip, and the Fight for Public Health
This Day
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July 31, 2025
Nigeria’s public health crisis is deepening, not necessarily from hunger or infectious disease, but from what fills the average citizen’s plate, heavily processed, salt-packed, and sugar-laden foods. As non-communicable diseases like hypertension,...
SO TECHAFRICA and Mindhyve.ai™ Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Agentic AI for National Development in Nigeria
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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ABUJA, Nigeria and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark collaboration aimed at accelerating innovation, capacity building, and digital transformation across Nigeria, SO TECHAFRICA LTD and U.S.-based Mindhyve.ai™ have...
‘No cause for alarm’: Nigerian delegation dismisses mass deportation fears
Joy FM
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July 30, 2025
A high-level Nigerian delegation has dismissed fears of mass deportation and rising hostilities between Ghanaians and Nigerians, following recent tensions over controversial comments made by the honorary chief of the Igbo diaspora community in...
U.S. echoed our criticisms against Tinubu; Nigeria suffering leadership failure: Peter Obi
Peoples Gazette
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July 30, 2025
Peter Obi, former Anambra governor and Labour Party chieftain, on Wednesday, said the U.S. Mission in Nigeria amplified criticisms against President Bola Tinubu and governors, adding that Nigeria is suffering from leadership failure. In a...
Nigeria's healthcare sector gets major boost with new specialised facility to tackle cancer
Pulse
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July 30, 2025
A new UK-registered non-profit organisation, the Ngogbehei Cancer Centre (NCC), has been launched with a mission to tackle Nigeria’s escalating cancer burden through prevention, education, and grassroots care.Founded by Nigerian health advocate...
Ikenna-Emeka:5G, IoT Will Redefine Media Innovation in Nigeria
This Day
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July 30, 2025
Emma Okonji The Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, has described 5G technology as a transformational force with the potential to revolutionise media, entertainment, and Nigeria’s broader digital economy. Speaking during...
Agora Predict Brings Real-Life Prediction Gaming to Nigeria
This Day
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July 30, 2025
In the wake of Nigeria’s first Garena eSports event, which crowned the AllStarNaija Champions, another exciting player has entered the arena — but this time, the game is reality. Agora Predict is a bold new platform where every day Nigerians can...
Nigeria Entertainment News5 seconds ago ‘2Baba Is Screaming For Help’ – Wizkid’s Associate, Godson An associate of Grammy award-winning singer, Wizkid, Michael Uyi Agho, better known as Godson, has expressed concern for legendary Nigerian singer, 2Baba…
Naija News
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July 30, 2025
Naija News reports that 2Baba became a topic of discussion online after videos and pictures from his traditional wedding to Natasha emerged online. Amidst the buzz online, Godson asserted that 2Baba is crying for help, and Nigerians are laughing...
How Much Did All the Fashion in “To Kill a Monkey” Cost?
Zikoko!
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July 30, 2025
Ikechukwu Urum was not supposed to be a stylist. As the first son of an Igbo family, his parents wanted him to study engineering. He wanted to study theatre arts. But he knew he was going to start a business sometime in the future, so he decided...
Reps probe Nigerian miners’ abuse claim in CAR
Punch
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July 30, 2025
THe House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations has launched an investigation into a viral video showing some Nigerian workers in the Central African Republic, alleging abandonment and ill treatment. In the video,...
Nigerian Asisat Oshoala slams retirement rumours, confirms commitment to Super Falcons
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
Nigeria’s forward, Asisat Oshoala, has shut down growing speculation about her imminent retirement from international football, reaffirming her dedication to the national team after their thrilling 3-2 win over Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa...