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Federal Ministry of Information

Nigeria Congratulates The Republic Of India On Its 80th Independence Anniversary

The Government of Nigeria extends its sincere congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of India as they celebrate the 80th anniversary of their nation’s i

Aug 15, 20262 min read

Federal Ministry of Information

Nigeria Takes The Lead As Africa Positions To Harness China’s Zero-Tariff Policy For Industrial Transformation

The Federal Government of Nigeria says Africa must use China’s new zero-tariff policy to move from exporting raw materials to exporting value, with Nigeria positioning itself as th

Aug 15, 20263 min read

Federal Ministry of Information

FAAN, SERVICOM Unite For “Operation Air Clean” To End Touting, Extortion At Nigerian Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in collaboration with the SERVICOM Office, Presidency has called for stakeholders’ collaboration to tackle touting, extortion, imp

Aug 15, 20264 min read

Federal Ministry of Information

Delta: Police Recovers Stolen Vehicle, Arrest Two Suspected Drug Dealers And Recover 132 Sachets Of Tramadol

FIC Report (Delta State) – The Delta State Police Command has recorded further operational successes in its crime-fighting efforts with the recovery of a stolen vehicle and t

Aug 15, 20262 min read

Federal Ministry of Information

Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election

A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.

Al Jazeera

UN urges support for Afghan women’s aid five years into Taliban rule

More than half of women’s organisations operating in Afghanistan could cease operations within next year: UN Women.

Al Jazeera

Families angered by slow search for loved ones after Colombia quake

Families are demanding answers over loved ones buried under rubble in Cali, Colombia after Monday’s 7.4 magnitude quake.

Al Jazeera

I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey

Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom.

BBC World

BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit

The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.

BBC World

The Polygamist's creator says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit

Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.

BBC World

Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead

From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.

BBC World

How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?

In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy.

BBC World

entertainment

I left him to marry his mother - Nigerian woman opens up about her 7-year marriage to a "mummy's boy"

A Nigerian woman, Onovo Chika Sandra, has opened up about the alleged problems she endured during her marriage to a "m

Aug 14, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

entertainment

Reality TV star, Dabota Lawson reacts as Nigerians slam her after former friend Diiadem accused her of having "obvious admiration for Olori Atuwatse's husband"

Beauty entrepreneur, Dabota Lawson has responded to the allegation that she has an "obvious admiration" for the Olu o

Linda Ikeji

entertainment

Man allegedly beheads woman in Adamawa hotel

A yet-to-be identified middle-aged woman was allegedly beheaded by a man at a hotel room in Girei Local Government Area of

Linda Ikeji

sports

Osimhen Opens New League Season With Brace To Help Galatasaray Draw 2-2 With Newly Promoted Corum

Victor Osimhen kicked off the new Turkish Super Lig campaign with two goals, as he helped Galatasaray force newly promoted Corum to a 2-2 home draw on Friday, completesports.com re