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Nigeria’s Economy: Poverty in the Land of Plenty?

Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and one of the world’s leading oil producers, yet a significant portion of its population still lives in poverty....

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U.S. Halts $50M Health Aid to Zambia Over Widespread Theft

The United States has suspended $50 million in annual health assistance to Zambia, citing the country's inadequate response to the theft and illicit sale...

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NUC Grants Full Accreditation to 17 Courses at Sa’adu Zungur University, Bauchi

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted accreditation for 17 academic programmes at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), a state-owned institution in Bauchi. According to...

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Transforming Nollywood: The Rise Of Special Makeup Effect In Film Industry

Special makeup effects are slowly changing Nollywood. They add more realism, creativity, and technical depth to Nigerian storytelling. In epic stories, battles, and horror...

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Benin’s Government Confirms Failed Coup Attempt

Benin’s Interior Minister, Alassane Seidou, announced on Sunday that security forces successfully stopped an attempted coup staged by a small group of soldiers who claimed to have removed President Patrice Talon from office. According to Seidou, “A small group of soldiers launched a mutiny with the aim of destabilising...

BREAKING: Military Overthrows Government in Benin Republic

The Benin Republic has been thrown into political tension after soldiers announced they have removed President Patrice Talon from power. In a broadcast on state television early Sunday morning, the soldiers declared that the government had been dissolved and the constitution suspended. They also announced that President Talon is...

Germany Approves Voluntary Military Service For 18-Year-Olds

Germany’s parliament, the Bundestag, has approved the return of voluntary military service in a move aimed at strengthening national defence following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The reform is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s wider ambition to build Europe’s strongest conventional army. From January 2026, all 18-year-olds will...