February 02
Angola: IECA Reinforces Appeal for Responsible Use of Technological Means
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The Secretary-General of the Evangelical Congregational Church in Angola (IECA), Luciano Chianeke, reinforced, in the city of Cuito, Bié province, the appeal for the… Read more »
Angola: Operation 'Stability' Detains 13 Individuals for Vandalism
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At least 13 citizens accused of rioting and vandalizing public property in public areas were arrested in the last seven days by the National Police in the municipality of Calumbo,… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Arrives in Dubai for the World Government Summit
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Angolan President João Lourenço arrived earlier this evening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he will participate in the World Government Summit, which… Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2026 - Nigeria Beats Saudi Deadline, Secures Accommodation for Intending Pilgrims
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NAHCON said the conclusion of the accommodation uploads and approval/acceptance by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj is in line with the directive of Vice President Kashim Shettima. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Bars Workers From Embarking On Mass Protest, Strike Against Wike, Fcta
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The claimants had told the court that the chairpwrson of the FCT council of the workers' Union had sent a message of mobilisation to members and affiliated unions for a mass… Read more »
Nigeria: NMDPRA Warns Nigerians Against Fake Recruitment
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The agency advised members of the public to rely only on its official communication channels for accurate and up-to-date information about its activities. Read more »
Africa: Experts Call for Africa-Led Research to Transform Health Outcomes
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The call was made on Monday in Abuja at the SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference, which brought together health professionals, researchers and professors… Read more »
Nigeria: Pastor Chris Okafor Returns to Church As Doris Ogala Escalates Allegations
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Doris Ogala continues to level fresh allegations against him despite a court order restraining her from public commentary. Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Advocate Ethical Governance, Institutional Reform At National Leadership Dialogue
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Organised by the African Leadership Initiative West Africa, it focused on collaborative strategies for strengthening institutions and advancing sustainable national development. Read more »
Nigeria: Obafemi, H.I.D. Awolowo Memorial Tournament Kicks Off As 32 Teams Battle in Lagos [press release]
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The annual competition, organised for children, features 16 teams each in the Under-10 boys' and Under-17 girls' categories, Read more »
Nigeria: Lawyers Identify Obstacles to ACJ Law Implementation in Cross River
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The Administration of Criminal Justice (ACJ) law was enacted to speed up criminal trials, protect suspects' rights, and eliminate delays caused by outdated procedural practices. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Africa Must Invest in Science Amid Global Polycrisis - Pate
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Delivering his keynote address, Mr Pate said scientific inquiry has historically driven major advances in human civilisation, including improvements in life expectancy, disease… Read more »
Nigeria: Demolitions - Activists Call for Probe Into Police Crackdown On Lagos Protest
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The activists demanded compensation for victims, restoration of demolished properties, independent investigations into alleged abuses, and the immediate removal of Mr Jimoh. Read more »
Nigeria: Global Partners Engage On Workforce Development At Lagos Energy Facility
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They highlighted the need for institutional capacity as Nigeria seeks to address evolving energy demands and strengthen sector performance. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Abroad 22 Days in 1 Month
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spent 22 days outside Nigeria in January 2026 alone, according to a review of his officially announced foreign trips. Read more »
Nigeria: Who Pays When Ai Fails?
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As of today, whether people agree or not, artificial intelligence has come to stay. It is no longer a distant or experimental technology. AI systems already shape decisions in… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 - Affordable Housing Remain Elusive Amidst Harsh Economic Realities
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Deapite frantic efforts by government to roll out housing schemes across the country, middle and low income earners are still struggling to access affordable homes amidst harsh… Read more »
Nigeria: NYSC Mobilisation Delay - A Growing Concern for Graduates
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is facing a significant backlog of over 500,000 graduates awaiting mobilisation for the compulsory one-year service. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Why Engineers Must Embrace Innovation to Boost Economy'
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The newly inaugirated chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) Engr. Babagana Modu Tela has urged engineers to embrace innovation to drive growth in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Town Planners Fault Inauguration of Land Use Allocation Committee
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The Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATOPCON) has faulted the inauguration and mandate of a new Land Use and Allocation Committee by the Office of the Surveyor… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - FCT Youths Urge Ex-Commissioner to Contest for Senate
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A youth group, under the umbrella of the FCT Concern Youth Network, has called on the former Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Comrade Ezekiel Musa Dalhatu,… Read more »
Nigeria: Infrastructural Decay in FCT Rural Schools Worrisome - Chairmanship Candidate
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Alhaji Muhammad Angulu Loko, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) chairmanship candidate for Abaji Area Council in the upcoming February 21, 2026 election, has described the state of… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT@50 - Indigenous Leaders Demand Justice, Inclusion
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As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) marks the 50th anniversary of its creation, a coalition of indigenous groups has issued a call to the Federal Government and the FCT… Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Guts Plaza in FCT Council, Destroys Valuables
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A fire has gutted a one-story shopping mall popularly known as King Best Plaza 360, located at the Jeremiah Useni junction in Old Kutunku, Gwagwalada in Gwagwalada Area Council of… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Indigenes Urge Wike to Elevate Traditional Rulers
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The indigenous communities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to elevate traditional rulers whose statuses have remained stagnant… Read more »
