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Isabel dos Santos hits out over UK’s ‘dirty money’ sanctions
Angolan tycoon Isabel dos Santos, once dubbed “Africa’s richest woman”, has hit out at the UK for imposing sanctions on…
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Labour Party loses another lawmaker to APC
A member of the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives, representing the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency,…
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Somalia, Ethiopia agree on compromise to end tension, Turkish leader says
Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed on a joint declaration to resolve their dispute over the breakaway Somaliland region and land-locked…
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Migrant boat pilot loses bid to appeal sentence
An asylum seeker who piloted a boat in the English Channel where four passengers drowned has lost his bid to…
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US Embassy revises immigration visa process in Nigeria
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has announced changes to its immigration visa process, effective January 1, 2025. The embassy…
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Sudan air strike causes ‘horrific massacre’ in a Darfur market
Sudan’s military has been accused of carrying out an air strike on a marketplace in the western region of Darfur…
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Corruption costs billions, denies Nigeria quality education and healthcare – Reps Speaker
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has blamed the failure of the country’s education and healthcare delivery…
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Ghana becomes record fifth African nation to see opposition victory this year
Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has accepted defeat in Saturday’s elections, congratulating opposition leader and former President John Mahama on his…
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Chinese firm reaches final deal to acquire Nigerian cement company to rival Dangote, BUA, others
Huaxin Cement Company, the Chinese firm expected to buy out Holcim’s 83% stake in Lafarge Africa, has reportedly valued 100%…
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Capital importation into Nigeria rises by 91.35%
Total capital importation into Nigeria increased by 91.35 percent to $1,252.66 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to…
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