Nigeria ranks 106 in the 2026 World Happiness Report, down from 105 in 2025 and 102 in 2024. The report, released on Thursday, ranked 147 countries as the world marked the International Day of Happiness. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Happiness Report is published every year to coincide with the […]
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Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a clarification on blood transfusions, allowing members to decide whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other medical procedures. The position still maintains the ban on receiving another person’s blood but gives individuals room to make decisions in life-threatening situations. In a video statement released on their website
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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has again dismissed speculations about his alleged plan to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that he remains a committed member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to journalists on Friday after the Eid prayers marking the end of the 2026 Ramadan fast, the governor described
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Senegal’s head coach, Pape Thiaw, has reportedly moved the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy to a military facility as tensions continue over the tournament’s final outcome involving Morocco. The development, which has intensified the Senegal AFCON trophy dispute, comes after reports showed the trophy being transported to a secure military base, where soldiers were
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied claims that he insulted Jesus Christ following a controversial statement comparing him to Genghis Khan, which sparked backlash, particularly among Christians. Responding to the criticism on Friday, Netanyahu said reports suggesting he mocked Jesus were inaccurate. Writing on X, he stressed that no offense was intended and clarified
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The Presidency has addressed claims surrounding a recently signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom, stating that the deal applies only to Nigerians residing illegally in the UK. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said the clarification followed reports suggesting that Nigeria had agreed to accept foreign deportees. In
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The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Nigerian military to adopt a more proactive approach in combating terrorist groups after deadly bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. Speaking on Wednesday evening while announcing Friday as Eid-el-Fitr, the Sultan stressed that security forces should not wait for attacks to happen before responding. “Take
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Nigeria and the United Kingdom have sealed a £70 million steel supply agreement aimed at modernising key port infrastructure in Lagos, in a move expected to strengthen trade capacity and deepen economic ties between both countries. The deal, part of a broader £746 million redevelopment plan, will see British Steel provide about 120,000 tonnes of
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has outlined steps his administration is taking to address electricity challenges across the state, focusing on policy changes and infrastructure projects to improve power supply and support economic activity. Speaking during the inauguration of the 31-kilometre rehabilitated Ohoror–Bomadi Road on Tuesday, the governor said several communities that had
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The leader of Muslims in Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced that the new moon of Shawwal 1447AH was not sighted on Wednesday, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan 1447AH. In accordance with Islamic injunctions as derived from the Qur’an and Hadith, when the new moon is not sighted
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