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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has promised that any Nigerian who wishes to leave South Africa will be evacuated. The minister, according to his media aide, Dr Magnus Eze, gave the assurance while responding to a question on the fate of Nigerians in South Africa. Eze in a statement said that the minister noted that it was …

Actor Uzor Arukwe says the death of his colleague, Alex Ekubo humbled him and reminded him of certain truths. According to him, “Listening to stories from people who knew him better, I felt humbled. It reminded me that in the end, people will not only remember our talents or achievements. They will remember our kindness. They will remember how we …

US President Donald Trump has said the airstrike on a school in Iran that reportedly killed more than 160 children during the initial phase of “Operation Epic Fury” was unintentional, insisting the incident is under investigation. Trump made his first public remarks on the tragedy while addressing reporters on the sidelines of the G7 summit, where he came under renewed …

“We believe in the fact that the indispensable role of IAEA “This recognition is a good starting point,” said Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), refers to the text of the reported memorandum. “Now is the time for us to sit down with our American colleagues, Iranian colleagues and start formulating concrete steps that …

Key points The humanitarian situation in Lebanon remains fragile and requires much assistance despite the recent US-Iran agreement and signs of regional de-escalation. Here are some of the highlights of latest flash update from the UN aid agency, Ocha: Returns remain limited and cautious although the number of hostilities is decreasing Israeli airstrikes and seven new evacuation orders cover 37 …

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Here are the top stories from across the country 1. A London court acquitted Diezani Alison-Madueke, one of the defendants on bribery charges Nigeria’s former Oil Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was found not guilty of all corruption-related charges brought against her in the UK, ending one of the most closely watched international legal cases involving a former Nigerian public official.Read more …

Abayomi Ademola England launched their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia as Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford produced a dominant second-half display under Thomas Tuchel. Harry Kane gave England the lead from the penalty spot after he was allowed to retake his initial shot following an encroachment, but Croatia quickly responded with a powerful …

Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo was on Wednesday officially admitted to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State after his recent defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He was also given the Party’s senatorial ticket for Ogun Central ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senator Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, represented Ogun Central in the Senate …

The Federal Government has launched FreeTV, a national digital television platform that will broadcast Nigerian content without a monthly subscription fee. According to an announcement posted on