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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has concluded a regional capacity-building workshop for women cross-border traders and trade stakeholders, marking a significant step toward promoting inclusive trade and economic empowerment across West Africa. The workshop, which brought together participants from 12 ECOWAS Member States, ended on Friday in…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian assistance and community resilience through the inauguration of key development projects for vulnerable populations and host communities in Ghana. The projects, implemented under the ECOWAS Humanitarian Project on Persons of Concern (PoCs), include the construction of…
Veteran Nollywood actress Uche Jombo has dismissed claims that she is making a comeback to the movie industry, insisting that she never left the scene. The actress said that while she may not have been constantly visible on screen, she remained actively involved in filmmaking through production, talent development and…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has pledged to support community policing initiatives in Abuja while calling for a broader and more coordinated response to the growing menace of “one-chance” robberies across the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking during the operational tour of the FCT Police Command by the…
Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has added another remarkable achievement to his growing list of international accolades, becoming the African artiste with the highest number of entries on the prestigious United States Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Grammy-winning singer reached the milestone following the continued success of his collaborations and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kebbi State says it has arrested 166 suspected drug offenders and seized more than 287 kilograms of illicit substances as authorities intensify efforts to tackle drug abuse and trafficking. The State Commander of the NDLEA, Rabiu Abdullahi Sokoto, disclosed the figures…
Residents and businesses across Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi and Yobe states are set to experience temporary electricity disruptions as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) carries out maintenance work on its transmission infrastructure. The utility company said the planned outage would also affect Gazaoua in neighbouring Niger Republic. In a…
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is beginning to take shape, with several Round of 32 fixtures now confirmed as the group stage nears its conclusion. Tournament favourites Brazil, Germany, France and Argentina have all secured places in the next round, while co-hosts the United States and…
Rivers State University (RSU) has announced a ban on night driving by undergraduate students within its campus following the death of a student in a tragic road incident. The university management said the decision was part of new safety measures aimed at protecting students and reducing accidents on campus. Under…
A family dispute has erupted within the household of late Nollywood legend John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, after one of his sons publicly accused the actor’s widow, Stella Okafor, of selling family properties and sidelining other children from their inheritance. The controversy gained public attention after Stella Okafor…
