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Search underway for Malawi vice president after military jet disappears

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A search operation is underway after a military plane carrying Malawi’s vice president went missing, according to the president’s office. The jet was carrying 51-year-old Vice President Saulos Chilima along with nine others, and left the country’s capital, Lilongwe, on Monday morning. Aviation authorities lost contact with the plane when it ‘went off radar’, according to a statement from Malawian… Read More
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Envoy highlights progress towards a new political landscape in Central Africa

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But, briefing the Security Council, Abdou Abarry, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the region also warned that insecurity and humanitarian crises continue to plague nations.   Observers had reported Chad’s presidential elections in May took place “under good conditions”, albeit with some isolated incidents which had not compromised the conduct or credibility of the polls, he said. “The difficult… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

“Nigerian Idol” Top 7 Revealed! Watch Their Epic ‘Diva & Divo’ Performances!

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Episode 8 of “Nigerian Idol” season 9 brought the glitz and glam with “Diva and Divo Night.” Contestants channelled their inner superstars, belting out classics by icons like Michael Jackson, Miriam Makeba, and Stevie Wonder. Following Jennifer Ugomu’s elimination last week, the competition continued with 9 hopefuls. This week saw the emotional departures of David Garland and Gracia, leaving 7… Read More
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Grill-A-Thon: Another Nigerian plans to break Guinness World Record in Barbecue Marathon

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***Accountant starts 82-hour grilling this weekend All roads lead to Eric Kayser Restaurant, Bishop Aboyade Cole Str., Bendel Close, Victoria Island, Lagos this weekend as another Nigerian plans to break Guinness World Records. Akinsowon Faderera Edwin, an accountant and a chef, will be making an attempt to become the world record holder in Grill-A-Thon Berbeque for 82 hours.An indigene of… Read More
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Central African Republic suspends activities of Chinese mining company

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The government of the Central African Republic has suspended the activities of a Chinese mining company in the country, accusing it of cooperating with armed militias, according to a government decree. The country’s Ministry of Mines has accused Daqing SARL, a Chinese gold and diamond mining company, of “intelligence with armed groups, illegal mining, illegal introduction of foreign subjects into… Read More
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Football: 3 supporters sentenced for insults against Vinicius Junior

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Three Valencia fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to insulting Real Madrid striker Vinícius Júnior. This is the first conviction for cases of racism in professional football in Spain. Supporters will not be allowed into football stadiums for two years and will have to pay for any legal proceedings. Fans were arrested after a… Read More
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Sudan crisis: UN health agency alerts over attack on key hospital

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“WHO is appalled by the recent attack on South Hospital, the only facility with surgical capacity in Al Fasher, Darfur,” the UN agency said in a post on X. “The hospital’s closure following the attack has stretched the two other hospitals there beyond capacity, further limiting access to lifesaving services.” According to reports, the hospital had to close after Rapid… Read More
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Can we really hail Nigeria without reverting to 1963 First Republic Constitution?, by Ola Emmanuel

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Farmers in the European Union are protesting against EU policies. In Belgium, Germany and other European Union nations, they are protesting about new environmental regulations, removal of subsidies and cheap imports that they believe don’t meet the same level of requirements of food they produce in the EU. As at last week, farmers encircled the EU headquarters in tractors, in… Read More
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Tems sets record for daily Spotify streams by Nigerian female artist

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On June 7, 2024, boosted by the release of her debut album ‘Born In The Wild’, Tems accumulated 8 million streams which is a record for a Nigerian female artist. For the opening day of her debut album, Tems recorded 5.33 million global streams which placed her second behind Ayra Starr who recorded 6.3 opening day streams for her recently… Read More
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A rare visit: Cow tourism thriving in a village in Rwanda

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Herdsman In Rwanda makes ends meet through Cow tourism. In 2021, amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ngabo embarked on a remarkable journey that would reshape his community’s narrative and breathe new life into rural tourism. What began as a simple act of sharing photos of his cows on social media evolved into a thriving enterprise known as Ibere… Read More
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