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LIFE CHALLENGES, No. 2: THE CERTAINTY OF DEATH

June 27, 2026

By Toyin Falola Poetic Preamble You will die. I will die. When? How? Time? Where? Don’t ask me For years, we have continually asked the wrong questions. There

Diplomats, ECOWAS female parliamentarians unveil girls’ diplomacy training scheme

June 26, 2026

The United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD) and the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) have called for diplomacy education for girls to develop leadership skills. The organisations made the

LASEMA ends rescue operation, recovers nine bodies, rescues 27

June 26, 2026

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has concluded search, rescue and recovery operations at the site of the collapsed two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, rescuing

Stakeholders seek more investment, IP protection for Nigeria’s animation industry

June 26, 2026

Animation stakeholders have called for more investment, stronger Intellectual Property (IP) protection, as well as deliberate government support to unlock Nigeria’s animation industry and position it as a global

Nigerian journalists win ICFJ, Wikimedia open knowledge awards

June 26, 2026

Two Nigerian journalists have emerged among the winners of the 2026 Open Knowledge Journalism Awards, organised by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation.

Goge Africa inaugurates cultural dialogue to boost diplomacy, economic growth

June 26, 2026

Goge Africa said it is unveiling a new platform aimed at promoting Africa’s cultural heritage as not just history, but a dynamic driver of modern diplomacy, regional integration, and

Navy disrupts suspected militant relocation, destroys camp in Rivers

June 26, 2026

The Nigerian Navy has disrupted an emerging militant camp in the Soku axis of Rivers in its sustained campaign against maritime crime and militancy. This is contained in an

2027 elections: INEC yet to receive budgeted funds

June 26, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is yet to receive budgetary allocations for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The INEC National Commissioner in charge

Nigeria, Netherlands, deepen ties on trade facilitation, border security

June 26, 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have deepened their partnership on trade cooperation. As part of this effort, the organisations

Adebowale wins Sir Ahmadu Bello integrity award, traditional title

June 26, 2026

Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has been honoured with the Sir Ahmadu Bello Integrity Legacy Award by the Northern Youth Organisation of Nigeria. A statement

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