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Poverty in Nigeria Hits 63% in 2025 Despite Lower Inflation – World Bank

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s poverty rate rose to 63% in 2025, affecting about 140 million people, according to the World Bank. The bank revealed this in its Nigeria Development Update…

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Atiku Criticises Tinubu Over Brief Jos Visit, Lagos Absence

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday, April 9, criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a short condolence visit to victims in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, Plateau…

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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Amid Rising Tensions with South Korea

By Elizabeth Ugbo North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday from the Pyongyang and Wonsan areas toward the East Sea, according to South Korea’s military, in a move…

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Boko Haram Attack in Borno: Brigade Commander Killed in Midnight Assault

By Elizabeth Ugbo A deadly attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists struck Benisheikh town in Kaga LGA, Borno State, in the early hours of Thursday, killing Brigadier General O. O. Braimah…

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Nigeria to Defend Unity Cup Title in London Against India, Jamaica, Zimbabwe

By Elizabeth ugbo Nigeria will defend their Unity Cup title against India, Jamaica, and Zimbabwe from May 26 to May 30, 2026, at The Valley Stadium in South London. The…

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PSG Beat Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg

By Elizabeth Ugbo Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool FC 2-0 on Wednesday in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Parc des Princes. Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored…

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IED Threat in Nigeria: 1,934 Incidents Recorded in North-East (2017–2024)

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria recorded 1,934 improvised explosive device (IED) incidents in the North-East between 2017 and 2024, according to the 2025 Nigeria Mine Action review. The attacks, carried out…

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Tinubu Skips Lagos Bridge Inauguration Over Security Briefings

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu missed the inauguration of the Open-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge on Wednesday in Lagos because he prioritised urgent national security briefings, and Godswill Akpabio represented…

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Dr. John Momoh Honoured at Nigeria Broadcasting Awards 2026

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards, organised by the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, honoured media professionals on Wednesday in Abuja at the NAF Conference Centre, Kado. The event recognised…

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Braga Hold Real Betis in Europa League Quarter-Final First Leg

By Elizabeth Ugbo Braga and Real Betis played a 1-1 draw on Wednesday at Estadio Municipal in Portugal, where Florian Grillitsch scored early and Cucho Hernandez equalised from the penalty…

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