After Staying 73 Days Abroad, Cameroon’s President Biya Finally Returns
President Paul Biya, 93, has returned to Cameroon on Thursday after a 73-day absence that fuelled speculation about his health. The world’s oldest serving head
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President Paul Biya, 93, has returned to Cameroon on Thursday after a 73-day absence that fuelled speculation about his health. The world’s oldest serving head
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Renowned Nigerian gospel singer Asu Ekiye has announced the dissolution of his 28-year marriage to his wife, Kunemofa Asu. The Bayelsa State-born artist, widely celebrated
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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has announced that the upcoming election cycle will mark his final bid for the presidency, officially ruling out any future runs
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The President-General of the Oro Union, Sir Esang Bassey, has strongly decried what he described as the persistent marginalization of the Oro people in Akwa
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially transferred the regulatory oversight of Akwa Ibom State’s electricity market to the newly empowered Akwa Ibom State
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A 60-year-old man, Tajudeen Yusuf, was shot dead in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday following a confrontation between suspected hoodlums and the security team of
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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has announced that the upcoming election cycle will mark his final bid for the presidency, officially ruling out any future runs
International
After Staying 73 Days Abroad, Cameroon’s President Biya Finally Returns
President Paul Biya, 93, has returned to Cameroon on Thursday after a 73-day absence that fuelled speculation about his health. The world’s oldest serving head
Business
Akwa Ibom Takes Charge: NERC Transfers Electricity Market Oversight to State Regulator
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially transferred the regulatory oversight of Akwa Ibom State’s electricity market to the newly empowered Akwa Ibom State
Entertainment
Gospel Singer Asu Ekiye Confirms Divorce After 28 Years of Marriage
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer Asu Ekiye has announced the dissolution of his 28-year marriage to his wife, Kunemofa Asu. The Bayelsa State-born artist, widely celebrated
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Akwa Ibom Fire Service Warns Against Neglected, Expired Fire Extinguishers
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Cameroon Crowned Queens of Africa After Historic WAFCON Triumph Over Malawi
Cameroon claimed their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on Sunday with a commanding 3-0 victory over tournament surprise package Malawi. After falling
