16 h. ago Uba Sani charges Northern leaders, traditional rulers to unite against security challenges

"We must resist this behaviour and work together to address the security situation," Sani said. "We have a President who understands the North

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16 h. ago Instability surges across SSA as East Africa overtakes Sahel in risk ranking on youth uprisings

Sub-Saharan Africa’s instability worsened in 2025, with East Africa emerging as the most volatile region, driven by democratic backsliding, violent read more Instability surges across SSA as East Africa overtakes Sahel in risk ranking on youth uprisings

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20 h. ago Insecurity: Governor Yahaya Rallies Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers For United Action

The chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has called for an extraordinary level of unity, courage and collective responsibility to confront the deepening security and socioeconomic crises threatening Northern Nigeria. Speaking at the Joint Northern States Governors’ Forum and Northern Traditional Rulers Council meeting in […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria Air Show: Keyamo Inspects Venue, Pledges Foreign Direct Investment

Ahead of the first Nigeria International Air Show set for Abuja next week, the minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, said the event will attract direct foreign investments to the country. The minister, who stated that when he inspected the venue and preparedness of the event on Friday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s Traditional Medicine Practitioners Unite To Meet WHO Standards

The Modern Traditional Medicine Practitioners of Nigeria (MTMPN) and the National Association of Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners have once again emphasised the need for groups or individual practicing traditional medicine to come together under one umbrella to achieve their aims and objectives in other to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) standard. Addressing journalists shortly […]

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5 d. ago Southern Governors Renew Commitment To Regional Security, National Unity

The joint Southern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council reaffirmed their commitment to national unity, enhanced regional cooperation, and the strengthening of an inclusive and secure federation on Wednesday. In a communiqué issued after their joint meeting at the Iperu residence of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, they pledged to intensify efforts […]

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6 d. ago REMAPSEN Rallies African Journalists To Drive Fight Against NTDs

The African Media Network for Health and Environment (REMAPSEN) has launched the fourth edition of its annual Media Forum, renewing its call for stronger media engagement in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) across the continent. The virtual launch, held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, brought together more than 100 journalists, civil society groups, […]

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6 d. ago Falola urges African Universities to think ahead of history, build indigenous, technology

Global historian and distinguished scholar, Professor Toyin Falola, has issued a compelling call to African universities to reimagine their futures by thinking “ahead of history,” insisting that institutions must consciously design their destinies rather than be passive recipients of global change.  He delivered this message on Tuesday at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, during the […]

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7 d. ago Bindow, Binani, Nyako, Other Adamawa ADC Leaders Unite For Atiku As Ex

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, collected his African Democratic Congress (ADC) membership card at the Jada 1 Ward party office, in Jada local government area of Adamawa State. This is as key members of the Adamawa Coalition, including former Governor Bindow Jibrilla, Senator Aishatu Binani, Senator Ahmed Hassan Barata, Sen. […]

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8 d. ago Sterling Bank positions agriculture as Africa’s next big investment frontier at ASA 2025

Sterling Bank is pushing for a continent-wide shift toward bankable, technology-driven agriculture, calling on African governments and financiers to unlock read more Sterling Bank positions agriculture as Africa’s next big investment frontier at ASA 2025

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8 d. ago Trump Accuses Kyiv Of ‘Zero Gratitude’ Amid Peace Deal Proposals

United States President Donald Trump, on Sunday, accused Ukraine’s leadership of showing “zero gratitude” for Washington’s efforts to end the war with Russia, even as negotiators from the US, Ukraine and Europe met in Geneva to push discussions on a contentious American peace proposal. The criticism, posted on Trump’s Truth Social platform, landed moments after […]

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9 d. ago After Shutting 41 Unity Schools, Federal Government Denies Nationwide Closure

A day after announcing the shutdown of 41 Federal Unity Colleges over escalating security threats, the Federal Government has debunked a viral message claiming that all schools nationwide have been instructed to close from November 24, 2025. The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement issued by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade […]

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9 d. ago Compute, data, algorithmic gaps threaten Africa’s AI future — NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that Africa’s ambition to compete in an artificial intelligence-driven global economy is under read more Compute, data, algorithmic gaps threaten Africa’s AI future — NCC

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1 week ago We’ve Built Over 12,000 Housing Units To Bridge Deficit – Sanwo

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday disclosed that his administration has delivered over 12,000 housing units in six years as part of efforts to bridge the housing deficit in the state. Sanwo-Olu stated this while commissioning 233 Housing Units, Parcels A and B, at Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate, Ajah, Eti-Osa local council development area, […]

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1 week ago Beware Of Divisive Forces, Atiku Warms At ACF 25th Anniversary

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has warned on attempts to stir conflict within the North, including “sophisticated subversion” by adversaries using technology to exploit ethnic or religious differences. Atiku stated this yesterday when he delivered a call for renewed northern unity, visionary leadership and urgent socio-economic reforms as the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) marked its […]

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1 week ago Beware Of Divisive Forces, Atiku Tells North At ACF’s 25th Anniversary

  Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has issued a stern warning about deliberate attempts to stir conflict within the North, including “sophisticated subversion” by adversaries using technology to exploit ethnic or religious differences. Atiku stated this on Friday when he delivered a stirring call for renewed Northern unity, visionary leadership, and urgent socio-economic […]

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1 week ago African media must breakdown agenda 2063 for economic growth – Experts

African media have been urged to be part of the efforts at breaking down Agenda 2063 to drive the continent’s read more African media must breakdown agenda 2063 for economic growth – Experts

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1 week ago Oborevwori Tasks Christians On Unity Against Corruption, Injustice, Other

Delta State governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Christians to rise above denominational differences to embrace one another as one body and speak with one voice against corruption, injustice and violence. Governor Oborevwori stated this on Thursday during the 2025 Delta State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Day celebration at the CAN Ecumenical Centre, Asaba. […]

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1 week ago United Nigeria Airlines Accepts Apologies From VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof After Cabin Brawl

United Nigeria Airlines has accepted public apologies from social media influencers, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly called Mr Jollof, following a brawl aboard one of its flights on Monday. LEADERSHIP recalls that the incident occurred during boarding at Asaba International Airport and has sparked nationwide discussions on passenger conduct […]

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1 week ago Nicki Minaj Becomes First Female Rapper To Address United Nations

American rapper, Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, has become the first female rapper to address a United Nations (UN) forum. Minaj spoke on Tuesday at an event organised in New York by the United States Mission to the United Nations. In her address, aired on the official YouTube channel of the US Mission […]

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