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Widespread hunger and deaths: Our deafening silence is unacceptable, immoral
Daily Trust
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August 23, 2025
The words of Thomas Aquinas, the foremost scholastic thinker and one of the most influential philosophers, are as true and fitting today as when they were said centuries ago: “He who is not angry when there is a just cause for anger is immoral....
Ukrainian Army increases troop mobility with first French-made Bastion armored personnel carriers
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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This transaction complements earlier agreements involving VABs transferred from the French Army, which Arquus committed to support and maintain through the establishment of a repair workshop in Ukraine. This also marks the latest phase of a...
Africa Intelligence Brief Comprehensive News Roundup For August 22, 2025
MENAFN
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August 22, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Today's Africa Intelligence Brief provides a comprehensive analysis of major developments across the African continent on August 22, 2025 roundup is organized by region (North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Central...
Chidoka, Nigerian Leaders Propose Presidential Task Force to Address National Security Challenges
Arise News
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August 24, 2025
A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, and others who identified themselves as Concerned Nigerian Leaders have called for the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on National Security, with extraordinary powers and a clear...
NCC Sensitises Corps Members on Data Management
TechEconomy
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August 16, 2025
Advertisements The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken its consumer enlightenment campaign to young Nigerians at the grassroots, engaging thousands of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members at the Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent...
Tinubu Has Made Resources Available To States – Bago
Leadership
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August 19, 2025
Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making resources available to the states to facilitate the growth and development of various economic spheres. The governor stated this when he received...
11 DisCos Owe Federal Government N2.7trn — NBET
Biz Watch Nigeria
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August 21, 2025
The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET) Plc has revealed that the country’s 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) are indebted to the Federal Government to the tune of ₦2.7 trillion for power supplied as of September 30,...
By-elections: Shameless Opposition Berates Apc For Woeful Defeat
The Nigerian Voice
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As a people, Nigerians – and especially politicians – have practically lost all sense of shame. Otherwise, members of the opposition parties would've buried their heads in ignominy for their woeful defeats across the 13 states that the Independent...
Saudi government approves $100 million livestock offtake deal with Nigeria – Gov. Bago
Nairametrics
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August 20, 2025
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has announced a $100 million offtake agreement with the Saudi Export and Import Bank to supply livestock to the Middle East. This deal, which begins with a $10 million first tranche, signals a turning...
Salesgirl steals N29 million, rents house for boyfriend – Police
Premium Times
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August 21, 2025
The police in Niger State have arrested a 23-year-old woman, Sarah Ogbonna, for allegedly stealing mobile phones and cash worth N29 million from a shop where she was a salesgirl at Obasanjo Commercial Complex, Minna. The suspect, who resides on...
PDP governors urge Tinubu to tackle worsening insecurity, protect Nigerians
Peoples Gazette
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August 24, 2025
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has called on the federal government to intensify efforts to protect the lives and property of Nigerians amid ongoing security challenges in parts of the country. The PDP Governors’ Forum, led by...
Explaining Mali’s democratic breakdown: Weak institutions, extra-institutional channels, and insecurity as a trigger
The Brookings Institution
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Toggle section navigation Sections Print In the past decade, the world has witnessed Mali’s democratic breakdown. Mali and some of the other Sahelian countries, such as Burkina Faso, Niger, and Guinea, diverge from most contemporary cases of...
Illegal mining funds banditry, costs Nigeria $9b annually – CP
Eagle Online
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August 20, 2025
The Commissioner, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has revealed that illegal mining has become a powerful cartel-driven enterprise bankrolled by influential Nigerians, fueling banditry and costing the country an...
Minister advocates innovative funding model for agric sector
Punch
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August 19, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohammed Kyari, has called for a rethinking of the financing model for the agric sector to achieve food sovereignty. Kyari made this call on Tuesday at the 2025 FirstBank Agric and Export Conference,...
Widespread Hunger And Deaths: Our Deafening Silence Is Unacceptable And Immoral, By Prof. Usman Yusuf
Sahara Reporters
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The words of Thomas Aquinas, the foremost scholastic thinker and one of the most influential philosophers, are as true and fitting today as when they were said centuries ago: "He who is not angry when there is a just cause for anger is...
Kudos to DSS, NSA for Capturing Key Ansaru Leaders, But…
The Will
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August 23, 2025
August 24, (THEWILL) — The recent capture of two senior leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group by Nigerian security forces marks a significant victory in the nation’s long-standing battle against terrorism. Announced on August 16 by the National...
Insurgency: US verdict and Ribadu
The Sun Nigeria
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August 24, 2025
On Monday, August 18, the US Mission in Nigeria sent an open commendation to Nigeria government and the nation’s security agencies. The laudation came via its verified X handle. And it was to salute the courage of the nation’s security personnel...
Sanwo-Olu Urges More Agric Funding As Nigeria Loses Value From Raw Exports
Biz Watch Nigeria
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August 20, 2025
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged greater access to financing for agriculture, highlighting how Nigeria forfeits substantial economic gains by shipping out unprocessed commodities rather than value-added products. Addressing the...
Discos owe power sector N2.6tn, face Reps probe
Punch
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August 21, 2025
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned 11 electricity distribution companies to appear before it over alleged failure to pay an outstanding debt of N2.6tn owed to the government through the Nigerian Bulk Electricity...
Firm expands fibre network to boost internet access in W'Africa
Punch
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August 21, 2025
A pan-African technology company, CSquared, has announced an expansion of its fibre network in West Africa, reinforcing its focus on expanding digital connectivity across the continent. Csquared, in a statement made available to The PUNCH on...