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Tinubu, Atiku, Obi: Three Campaigns, Three Strategies as 2027 Race Opens.
President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor Peter Obi are adopting different strategies as the race gathers momentum.
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2027: Obi Launches Campaign With ‘Production First’ Agenda, Says Nigeria Can Work
Peter Obi has formally launched his 2027 presidential campaign in Onitsha, promising to make production, jobs, security and investment central to his bid to rebuild Nigeria and urging rival candidates to face voters and defend their records.
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FG Endorses Bonny Island as Nigeria’s Next Major Tourism Destination.
The Nigerian government has unveiled plans to transform Bonny Island into a major tourism hub, leveraging its cultural heritage, maritime history and natural attractions to drive economic diversification.
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Up to 1,200 US Deportees Headed for Liberia Under New Migration Deal
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 people deported from the United States, as Washington expands efforts to secure third-country arrangements for deportees.
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Kyrgios’ Comeback Takes Another Hit as Tennis Star Faces Cocaine Suspension
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UAE Suspends Trade With Iran After Detecting Missiles Targeting Maritime Traffic
The UAE has suspended trade, financial transactions and other activities with Iran until further notice, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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US Widens Fast-Track Visa Route as Five More Countries Get 10-Day Interview Option
The US has expanded its fast-track visa pilot to five additional countries, offering eligible applicants access to visa interviews within 10 days.
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Campaigning has officially begun in Nigeria’s presidential race, setting the stage for an increasingly competitive contest ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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2027: Obi Launches Campaign With ‘Production First’ Agenda, Says Nigeria Can Work
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Why FIFA and UEFA Stop Certain Countries From Facing Each Other
FIFA and UEFA continue to enforce restrictions preventing a number of politically sensitive national teams from being drawn against one another in certain competitions. The measures reflect football’s increasingly complicated relationship with geopolitical conflicts, with some rivalries deemed too politically or diplomatically sensitive for routine fixtures.
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Iran President Says It Is Time to End War While Tehran Holds ‘Position of Strength’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran should move to end its months-long war with the United States while he believes Iran still has the upper hand, as stalled diplomacy, sanctions and the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz continue to pressure both sides.
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Biya Returns to Cameroon After Longest Absence, Ending Weeks of Health Speculation
He returned with his wife, Chantal Biya, after 73 days in Geneva.
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US Awards $125,000 to Preserve Enugu’s Ancient Lejja Iron-Smelting Heritage
The funding comes at a time when researchers are gaining a clearer picture of the scale and antiquity of iron production at Lejja.
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UAE Becomes First Country to Approve Oral Treatment for Non-Segmental Vitiligo.”
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Content Creation Goes to College as Arizona State Launches New Bachelor’s Degree.
A US university has launched a bachelor’s degree in content creation, reflecting the growing demand for formal training in the fast-expanding digital media industry.
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Want British Citizenship? 10 Routes That Could Make You Eligible.
The UK has outlined 10 pathways through which eligible applicants can qualify for British citizenship, covering different residency, family and immigration circumstances.
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Up to 1,200 US Deportees Headed for Liberia Under New Migration Deal
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