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World will overshoot 1.5 degree climate target — UN

The world is set to exceed its key climate goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius within the next decade, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned. In its latest Emissions Gap Report released on Tuesday, UNEP said slow global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions makes it “clear that the world […]

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FG 2025 borrowing has reached N17.36 trillion in the first ten months, 55.6% above budget, and could hit N23 trillion by year-end, analysts warn.

Christian genocide: Information minister says Tinubu is unshaken, exploring diplomatic options

President Bola Tinubu remains calm and focused amid allegations by former U.S. President Donald Trump accusing Nigeria of religious persecution and threatening military intervention, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said. Speaking to State House Correspondents after briefing the President, Idris said the government was taking diplomatic steps to address the “false

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Michael Jackson has retained his crown as the world’s highest-earning deceased celebrity, topping Forbes magazine’s 2025 list with an estimated $105 million in pre-tax income.

Michael Jackson still rules as highest-paid dead celebrity of 2025 — Forbes

Michael Jackson has retained his crown as the world’s highest-earning deceased celebrity, topping Forbes magazine’s 2025 list with an estimated $105 million in pre-tax income. Forbes reports that most of the King of Pop’s earnings came from a $600 million deal between his estate and Sony Music, involving the sale of a 50 percent stake

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Ex-US vice president, Dick Cheney, dies at 84

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and controversial figures in American politics, has died at the age of 84. Cheney passed away Monday from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family announced Tuesday. A dominant force in Republican politics for decades, Cheney served as defense secretary under

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Kingsley Ude, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), from Enugu State, for appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Tinubu nominates Enugu’s Kingsley Ude as minister

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Ude, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), from Enugu State, for appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The nomination was contained in a letter sent to the Senate and read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary. Akpabio subsequently referred the request to

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Davido to perform at Coachella 2026 as the only Nigerian artist, representing the country on the global stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California.

Million dollar dreams: Davido reveals desire to play taxi driver role in movie

Afrobeats icon Davido has expressed interest in acting, revealing that he hopes to play the role of a taxi driver in an upcoming film. Speaking at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) panel session themed “Rhythms of the Continent: The Afrobeat Movement and Its Impacts on African Film,” Davido said he was eager to explore

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A video making rounds online shows the shocking moment a woman, Ella, slapped her boyfriend after he proposed to her at a friend’s wedding.

Proposal, slap, reactions as lady, boyfriend engage in show of shame

A video making rounds online shows the shocking moment a woman, Ella, slapped her boyfriend after he proposed to her at a friend’s wedding. Ella was a bridesmaid and was giving a speech when her boyfriend walked up quietly, knelt down, and brought out a ring. To everyone’s surprise, Ella turned around, slapped him, and

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U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is considering possible military action in Nigeria, including air strikes or the deployment of troops, to stop what he called the killing of large numbers of Christians.

Trump says there could be air strikes, US troops in Nigeria

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is considering possible military action in Nigeria, including air strikes or the deployment of troops, to stop what he called the killing of large numbers of Christians. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said the United States would not ignore the situation. “Could be.

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The U.S. military is reportedly preparing plans for a possible operation in Nigeria, despite strong opposition from President Bola Tinubu’s government. Defense sources cited by The New York Times say three options are under consideration: light, medium, and heavy.

FG ‘welcomes US assistance’ to fight ‘terrorism’ after Trump’s threats

The Federal Government says it would accept United States assistance to combat terrorism, provided Nigeria’s sovereignty is respected, following threats by former US President Donald Trump to take military action over alleged killings of Christians. Trump, in a social media post on Saturday, said he had directed the Pentagon to prepare for “fast” action and

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Nigeria, EU, France sign €10.2m deal to boost local medicine production

The Federal Government has entered a €10.2 million partnership with the European Union (EU) and France to strengthen Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and boost local medicine production. The agreement, signed under the EU’s Global Gateway Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+) initiative, aims to enhance access to quality healthcare and promote

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