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13/10/2025

Hamas on Monday handed over 20 Israeli hostages alive to Israel’s defense forces in Gaza, as part of a ceasefire arrangement facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The current truce follows an agreement reached on October 9 between Israel and Hamas, marking the first stage of a broader plan aimed at securing the release of all captives and repositioning Israeli troops to a designated line within Gaza....

Hamas on Monday handed over 20 Israeli hostages alive to Israel’s defense forces in Gaza, as part of a ceasefire arrangement facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump. The current truce follows an agreement reached on October 9 between Israel and Hamas, marking the first stage of a broader plan a...

10/10/2025

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Lesotho today in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, as the race for the top spot in Group C intensifies. Nigeria enter this fixture knowing that anything short of victory could deal a serious blow to their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup in North America. Currently sitting third in the group with 11 points from eight games, the Super Eagles trail leaders Benin and South Africa, but a recent twist in the campaign has rekindled hope for the Super Eagles....

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Lesotho today in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, as the race for the top spot in Group C intensifies. Nigeria enter this fixture knowing that anything short of victory could deal a serious blow to their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup in No...

10/10/2025

Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Here are 6 things to know about him: He was born on April 25, 1967, Amupitan and he hails from Ayetoro Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. He began his career at the University of Jos in 1989 as an Assistant Lecturer and rose through the ranks to become a Reader in 2003 and a Professor in 2008....

Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Here are 6 things to know about him: See Also Neusroom Sarah Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop of Canterbury His appointment places him at the helm of Nigeria’s ele...

10/10/2025

Venezuelan democracy activist María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, beating U.S. President Donald Trump, who had openly campaigned for the coveted honour. Machado was recognised for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday....

Venezuelan democracy activist María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, beating U.S. President Donald Trump, who had openly campaigned for the coveted honour. Machado was recognised for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her ...

09/10/2025

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested 12 suspects linked to the death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television. Maduagwu, fondly called Sommie, died on September 29 during an armed robbery attack at Unique Apartments, a 16-flat building located in the Katampe area of Abuja. The building’s security guard was also shot dead during the incident....

09/10/2025

While Nigeria’s economy is showing early signs of stabilisation, the World Bank warns that without greater fiscal transparency and disciplined spending, the benefits may never reach everyday citizens. In its October 2025 Nigeria Development Update (NDU), the Bank praises recent reforms, including subsidy removals, tax tweaks, and stronger revenue mobilisation that brought economic growth of 3.9 % in H1, reserves above $42 billion, and public debt down to 39.8 % of GDP....

While Nigeria’s economy is showing early signs of stabilisation, the World Bank warns that without greater fiscal transparency and disciplined spending, the benefits may never reach everyday citizens. In its October 2025 Nigeria Development Update (NDU), the Bank praises recent reforms, including ...

09/10/2025

Nigeria Development Update, the World Bank applauds Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, and tax adjustments, for stabilising key macro indicators. The report notes that Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.9 % in the first half of 2025, its foreign reserves rose above $42 billion, and public debt dropped to 39.8 % of GDP, the first decline in more than a decade....

Nigeria Development Update, the World Bank applauds Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, and tax adjustments, for stabilising key macro indicators. The report notes that Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.9 % in the first half of 2025, its ...

09/10/2025

Although Nigeria’s economy shows signs of recovery under recent reforms, the World Bank says many citizens haven’t benefited largely because food costs have soared. The October 2025 Nigeria Development Update reports that the cost of a basic food basket has increased fivefold since 2019, disproportionately hitting the poor, who may spend up to 70 % of their income on food....

09/10/2025

Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.9 % year on year in the first half of 2025, up from 3.5 % in the same period last year, according to the World Bank’s “From Policy to People” update. The report attributes the rebound to strong performance in services, the non-oil industry, agriculture, and modest improvements in oil output. Foreign reserves rose past…...

09/10/2025

The World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update(NDU) states that recent reforms have stabilised the economy. Still, it warns that the benefits have not yet reached most Nigerians, and urgent action is needed to protect the poor. Titled “From Policy to People: Bringing the Reform Gains Home,” the report highlights several macroeconomic gains in the first half of 2025. Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.9 per cent year on year, up from 3.5 per cent in the same period of 2024....

The World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update(NDU) states that recent reforms have stabilised the economy. Still, it warns that the benefits have not yet reached most Nigerians, and urgent action is needed to protect the poor. Titled “From Policy to People: Bringing the Reform Gains Home,.....

09/10/2025

Francis Adewale, a Nigerian-born attorney and long-time advocate for justice reform, has officially assumed office as President of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), following his election as president-elect in 2024. His appointment marks a remarkable journey from Lagos, Nigeria, to becoming one of the most respected public defenders and community leaders in Washington State. Francis Adewale, who hails from Ilesa, Osun State, earned his law degree in 1992 from…...

Francis Adewale, a Nigerian-born attorney and long-time advocate for justice reform, has officially assumed office as President of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), following his election as president-elect in 2024. His appointment marks a remarkable journey from Lagos, Nigeria, to becomi...

09/10/2025

The 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES), a platform for policy dialogue between government and business leaders, was held in Abuja from October 6 - 8, 2025. During one of the plenary sessions on Wednesday, October 8, titled: “Titans on the Move: Africa’s Multinationals,” Dr Ernest Ndukwe (OFR), Chairman of MTN Nigeria, urged African governments to open borders and dismantle barriers that hinder the free movement of people, capital, and expertise across the continent....

The 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES), a platform for policy dialogue between government and business leaders, was held in Abuja from October 6 – 8, 2025. During one of the plenary sessions on Wednesday, October 8, titled: “Titans on the Move: Africa’s Multinationals,” Dr Ernest Ndukwe (OF...