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UN, US Condemn Kwara Attack as Türkiye Pledges Military Support

The United Nations, the United States, and Türkiye have strongly condemned the deadly Kwara attack, describing it as a heinous act that underscores Nigeria’s deepening security challenges, as global attention turns to the country’s counter-terrorism response. Authorities confirmed that at least 75 people were killed when gunmen attacked Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities in Kaiama…

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Japan Restarts World’s Biggest Nuclear Power Plant as Energy Policy Shifts

Japan is preparing to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world’s biggest nuclear facility by potential capacity, marking a significant moment in the country’s evolving energy policy and economic strategy. Operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the plant is central to Japan’s push to balance energy security, carbon neutrality, and economic stability. According…

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Abaribe Reaffirms Senate Approval of Electronic Transmission of Election Results

The Senate on Thursday moved to calm political and market anxieties by reaffirming that it approved electronic transmission of election results, not their transfer, under the ongoing review of Nigeria’s electoral framework. Speaking at a media briefing at the National Assembly, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe said the distinction between transmission and transfer is deliberate, important, and…

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Red Cross Confirms 162 Deaths in Kwara Massacre as Nigeria’s Insecurity Deepens

The Red Cross has confirmed that at least 162 people were killed in the Kwara massacre, one of the deadliest attacks recorded in Nigeria’s west-central region in recent years. The assault, which took place late Tuesday in Woro village, Kaiama Local Government Area, followed recent military operations targeting what authorities described as terrorist elements in…

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FG Partners Six Professional Bodies to Train 10 Million Nigerians in Financial Inclusion and Digital Skills

The Federal Government has launched a free nationwide programme to train 10 million Nigerians in financial inclusion, financial literacy and digital skills, following a formal partnership agreement with six leading professional bodies. The initiative is being implemented by the Office of the Vice President through the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) and…

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