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FG launches child-centred national development plan; strengthens partnership with UNICEF
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (465+ words) By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Minister of State, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has announced that, for the first time in a generation, Nigeria's National Development Plan (NDP) 20262030 is being developed with children at its core. The…...
Suspects arrested over killing of three officers
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (287+ words) The Taraba State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the brutal killing of three police officers in Donga Local Government Area, in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigation. The command's spokesperson, Victor Mshelizah,…...
Tragedy as gunmen kill Po S operator, flee with cash
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (270+ words) Gunmen have reportedly shot dead a Point-of-Sale operator, identified simply as Daniel, during a robbery attack in the World Bank area of Owerri, the Imo State capital. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday evening near Everyday Supermarket,…...
Honouring Five African Women Whose Diplomatic Interventions Shaped the World
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (177+ words) Prompt News Honouring Five African Women Whose Diplomatic Interventions Shaped the World Throughout history, there have been moments when a single woman's intervention prevents a nation from descending into chaos. Africa has experienced many such moments and many such women....
Conference on African Political Economy To Hold On March 20
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (188+ words) Prompt News Conference on African Political Economy To Hold On March 20 The theme of the conference is Agenda 2063: The Transformation of the African Political Economy. According to the convener of the conference and the President of APEA, Prof. Oladele Omosegbon…...
Kaffy Honors Funke Akindele, Morayo Brown During International Women's Day
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (297+ words) Nigerian dancer and choreographer Kaffy Shafau has praised actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele and media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown following their appearance at a recent International Women's Day event organised by Wema Bank. Reflecting on the fireside conversation between the duo,…...
UK announces visa ban on nationals from four countries
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (375+ words) The UK government has placed an emergency brake on visas for nationals from four countries, as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood accused them of exploiting Britain's generosity to claim asylum. Study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan have…...
SPECIAL REPORT: Security Checkpoints Extortion Across South East
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (904+ words) By Harry Awurumibe, just back from Owerri Road travels in Nigeria have become a nightmarish adventure for commuters as the menace of security agencies extorting money at checkpoints littering across the country is a well documented case. Specifically, travelling on…...
AFCON 2025: Kambala boasts Mozambique will end Super Eagles" title dream
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (184+ words) By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS" "Manuel Kambala is in bullish mood ahead of Mozambique's Round of 16 clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Prompt News reports. The Mambas barely managed to secure a" place in the knockout round after finishing third…...
AFCON 2025: Chelle hopes Super Eagles face Mozambique in Round 16
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (160+ words) By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS" Super Eagles head coach "ric Chelle hopes Mozambique will be his side's opponent in the 2025 Africa Cup of Round of 16, Prompt News reports. Nigeria will battle the third-placed team in Group F for a place in…...