THE Taliban administration in Afghanistan has imposed a sweeping internet ban across large parts of the northern region, citing the need “to prevent immoral activities”, officials said. This marks the first such initiative of the Taliban government since coming back to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of the …
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South Africa is moving its visa system firmly into the digital era with the launch of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) designed to simplify entry and attract more visitors. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced the initiative this week, saying the new process will remove longstanding barriers for travellers and create a …
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AS the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks its 50th anniversary, leaders are renewing their push for a single regional currency. Omar Touray, president of the ECOWAS Commission, announced in August that 2027 has been set for the launch of the ECO and stressed that the adoption will be gradual. …
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The United States president Donald Trump has once again reiterated claims to take control of the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan that was left after the US withdrew its forces from the country back in 2021. Trump said he is trying to get Bagram Air Base back for US forces, …
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Afrobeats legend, Mr Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2Baba on the occasion of his 50th birthday. The President’s message was conveyed in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. Tinubu praised 2Baba’s enduring impact on Nigeria’s music …
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Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has pledged inclusive governance and reconciliation as he resumed office after the six months of emergency rule was lifted by President Bola Tinubu. Newsextra24 reports that Rivers was placed under emergency rule on March 18, following intense political crises that threatened peace, governance, and stability …
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THE Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, has urged Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) staff to strictly follow operational directives, especially caution orders. Opeifa made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. He spoke while presenting key takeaways from the in-house investigation into the …
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THE Association of Resident Doctors of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has suspended its indefinite strike following recent interventions by relevant government authorities and stakeholders. Dr George Ebong, President of ARD-FCTA, announced the suspension of the strike during a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on …
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NIGERIA LNG Ltd. (NLNG) has won the 2025 Best Corporate Training Partner Award by the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN). The award was presented at the 4th edition of the OGTAN Human Capital Development (HCD) Awards, held in Lagos. Dr Sophia Horsfall, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations …
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THE North East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated relief materials to flood victims in Lamurde Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa. Newsextra24 reports that the items donated included bags of rice, maize, beans, vegetable oil, sugar, blankets, mats, mosquito nets, roofing sheets, and cement. Mr Khalifa Lawan, NEDC Coordinator in …
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