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Qatar observes national mourning on death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad

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• International

Qatar observes national mourning on death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad

Chief Reporter July 15, 2026 0

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the former emir of Qatar who is largely recognised for transforming the...

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As it exchanges strikes with Iran, the US maintains that the Strait of Hormuz stays open.

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• International
• Security

As it exchanges strikes with Iran, the US maintains that the Strait of Hormuz stays open.

Chief Reporter July 13, 2026 0

The United States has insisted that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping despite Iran’s...

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House of Reps investigates alleged maltreatment in repatriation of trafficked Nigerian girls from Mali

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• Crime
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House of Reps investigates alleged maltreatment in repatriation of trafficked Nigerian girls from Mali

Chief Reporter July 10, 2026 0

The House of Representatives yesterday commenced inquiry into allegations surrounding the repatriation of trafficked Nigerian girls from...

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Russia Denies Responsibility and Breaks Silence on Nigerian Student’s Death

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Russia Denies Responsibility and Breaks Silence on Nigerian Student’s Death

Chief Reporter July 8, 2026 0

The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has responded to the death of 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, Marian Nnani,...

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Trump’s Arrival Paves the Way for Tense NATO Security, Defence, and Ukraine Talks

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Trump’s Arrival Paves the Way for Tense NATO Security, Defence, and Ukraine Talks

Chief Reporter July 8, 2026 0

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Ankara on Tuesday for the opening of a NATO summit where...

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As AI Growth Exceeds Global Governance Frameworks, the UN Issues an Urgent Alert

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• Tech

As AI Growth Exceeds Global Governance Frameworks, the UN Issues an Urgent Alert

Chief Reporter July 5, 2026 0

The United Nations issued a harsh new warning that the fast growth of artificial intelligence is exceeding...

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Onyema, chairman of Air Peace, calls on Nigerians to avoid South Africa due to xenophobic violence.

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Onyema, chairman of Air Peace, calls on Nigerians to avoid South Africa due to xenophobic violence.

Chief Reporter June 24, 2026 0

Air Peace Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, has urged for a peaceful economic response to the xenophobic...

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Peter Vowles has been appointed as the British High Commissioner to Nigeria.

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Peter Vowles has been appointed as the British High Commissioner to Nigeria.

Chief Reporter June 17, 2026 0

The United Kingdom Government has announced the selection of Peter Vowles as the next British High Commissioner...

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UN chief names Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa Development

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UN chief names Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa Development

Chief Reporter June 16, 2026 0

Nigeria’s expanding importance in global governance and international development has got another big boost with the selection...

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Xenophobia: Nigerian returnees describe their ordeal: “We saw hell in South Africa.”

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• News

Xenophobia: Nigerian returnees describe their ordeal: “We saw hell in South Africa.”

Chief Reporter June 12, 2026 0

Scores of Nigerians that returned from South Africa yesterday narrated scenes of intimidation, looting, harassment and fear...

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