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ARISE Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu

Tributes Pour In for Slain ARISE Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu

Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a vibrant ARISE Television anchor and lawyer, was killed in a robbery in ...

  • 30 September 2025
  • News
San Siro Stadium

Milan Approves San Siro Sale to Inter and AC Milan

On September 30, 2025, Milan’s city hall voted 24-20 to sell the iconic San Siro ...

  • 30 September 2025
  • News
Arts Theatre

Tinubu Launch Renovated Arts Theatre on IndependenceDay

President Bola Tinubu will open the newly renovated National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, on ...

  • 30 September 2025
  • Art and Design
Mara

Former Malian PM Moussa Mara Faces Trial in Bamako

The trial of former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara started at Bamako’s cybercrime court on ...

  • 30 September 2025
  • News
Nigeria Independence

Nigeria Cancels Independence Day Parade for 65th Anniversary

On September 29, 2025, Nigeria’s government announced the cancellation of the traditional Independence Day parade ...

  • 30 September 2025
  • News
ASUU

ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to Nigerian Government

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) issued a 14-day ultimatum to Nigeria’s Federal Government ...

  • 29 September 2025
  • Education
Nigeria-at-65

Nigeria Declares October 1 Public Holiday for 65th Independence

The Federal Government has declared October 1, 2025, a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th ...

  • 29 September 2025
  • News
Countries Aircraft

African Countries with the Largest Military Aircraft Fleets in 2025

Africa’s military aircraft fleets are key for defense, surveillance, and peacekeeping. In 2025, several nations ...

  • 29 September 2025
  • Feature
NYSC

Tinubu Mandates NERD Compliance for NYSC Mobilisation

President Bola Tinubu has mandated compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) policy ...

  • 29 September 2025
  • Education
Paul Biya

Cameroon’s Presidential Race Begins

Cameroon’s presidential campaign opened on September 27, 2025, ahead of the October 12 election. Twelve ...

  • 29 September 2025
  • Cameroon
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