Benin city: When insurgency and herder-farmer violence swept through Borno and Adamawa States between 2010 and 2015, it left hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness in its wake. Boko Haram’s attacks on police stations, schools, and churches forced millions to flee their homes. Over 1,400 schools were destroyed, agriculture was disrupted, and food insecurity deepened. According to […]
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Egypt President Al-Sisi Reiterates Support for El-Enany’s UNESCO Director-General Candidacy
Abuja: President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt has expressed his support for the Egyptian candidate for UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, emphasizing that this endorsement will promote African unity and solidarity in the international community. In a letter delivered by Mohamed Fouad, the Egyptian ambassador, Al-Sisi highlighted the diplomatic significance of this move, which comes just weeks […]
Spotify Unveils New Documentary, ‘Afrobeats: Culture in Motion’
Lagos: Spotify has unveiled a global project tagged: ‘Afrobeats: Culture in Motion’, which documents the genre’s evolution over the last five years and the people propelling its forward momentum. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Okumu said the initiative highlights how Afrobeats had grown […]
Nigeria and China Deepen Ties at Joint Independence and National Day Celebration
Lagos: Nigeria and China on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to stronger ties as both nations jointly marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and China’s 76th National Day. The celebration, which also coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, brought together government officials, diplomats, business leaders, cultural groups, and students in Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Chairman […]
I-G Urges Foresight and Creativity Among Police Leadership
Abuja: The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has called on the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to embrace foresight and creativity in the face of current crime complexities. Egbetokun made the call on Monday in Abuja, at the opening of a capacity-building workshop organized for the top leadership of the police in […]