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An investigative report by Abuja-based Nigerian online newspaper National Record was among the contributions honored at the 2025 West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA) held in Accra, Ghana on Saturday October 2025. The two-part investigative report; “INVESTIGATION: Dangote, In Quest For Cheap Energy, Pumps Poison Into Benue Rivers Part 1 and 2” by Adedokun Theophilus was named among …

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, is currently on medical rest in Abuja, a reliable source confirmed, following the announcement by the presidency that he would not lead the Nigerian delegation to the World Bank-IMF meeting in New York due to being “unwell.” According to sources who revealed the information after spending time …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu over the presidential pardon he recently received, describing the decision as “reckless,” “morally indefensible,” and “increasing criminality while eroding people’s faith in justice.” In a strongly worded statement posted on his X account on Sunday, Atiku accused the Tinubu administration of abusing the constitutional prerogative of …

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) and the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) released the communiqué, case submission and transfer guidelines adopted at their second complementarity retreat, held June 2-3 in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania. As part of disseminating the findings, a highlight video was also produced to visually capture the key messages, …

The Nigerian team dominated the standings at the 2025 African Para Badminton Championships, with 36 medals, including 10 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze as the competition ended on Sunday. The Kenya National Olympic Committee is in second place with 11 medals, consisting of four gold, two silver and five bronze medals at the tournament held at the International Conference …

Ghana’s Black Stars have booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Comoros in Kumasi. Mohammed Kudus emerged as the winner of the match, scoring the decisive goal early in the second half. After a tense and goalless first half, Ghana returned from the break with more urgency. Just three minutes into the …

Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the Nigerian conglomerate founded by Aliko Dangote, has officially started operations at its new cement plant in Attingué, Ivory Coast, about 30 kilometers from Abidjan. The announcement was made by the CEO of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire, Serge Gbotta, during a press conference held at the Novotel Abidjan-Marcory. The state-of-the-art plant spans 50 hectares and …

Hackers posted the personal information of more than 5.7 million Qantas customers on the dark web in what cybersecurity experts described as one of the largest data breaches in Australian aviation history. As part of a breach that affected dozens of businesses, Qantas announced on Sunday that customer data had been taken in a significant cyber attack this year and …

Minister of Public Works, David Umahi, has urged Nigerians both at home and abroad to stop demarketing the country, and called for patriotism, constructive engagement and confidence in Nigeria’s progress. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, Umahi expressed disappointment over what he described as a growing culture of negativity and public condemnation of the country. “I feel very sad …

Kano Pillars Football Club has condemned the unruly conduct of some fans following their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday eight clash against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), which ended 1-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. In an official statement released by the club’s media and communications directorate on Sunday, Kano Pillars described the incident as “unfortunate” and attributed …