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The Silent Architecture of Peace in Diplomacy, by Oluwakemi Amuda
Introduction: When peace holds, the world rarely pauses to ask why. Stability is often taken for granted, assumed to be the natural state of international affairs. Yet peace is not accidental. It is constructed, negotiated, and maintained through the quiet, persistent labour of diplomats who work long before crises erupt and long after headlines fade. [...]
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Anok Yai fires at Washington Post over Met Gala report
American fashion model Anok Yai has called out Washington post for making a false report about her appearance at the MET Gala.
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APC Committee Screens 158 Aspirants For Kwara 24 House Of Assembly Seats
The All Progressivea Congress(APC) House of Assembly Screening Committee on Monday commenced the screening of 158 aspirants seeking to contest for the 24 seats of the Kwara State House of Assembly. The chairman of the committee for Kwara State, Prof. Success Jubril Musa, disclosed this during the exercise held at the party’s secretariat in Ilorin, […]
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Police arrest two for looting accidented truck
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested two suspected vandals allegedly involved in looting items from a truck involved in an accident along the Calabar–Itu Highway. The command disclosed on Monday that the suspects were apprehended during an operation carried out at Afaha community after intelligence reports revealed that some individuals were [...]
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CBN, FRACE Deepen Governance Framework For Non-Interest Financial Institutions
May 11, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Shariah governance, regulatory clarity, and risk management in the non-interest financial services industry as part of efforts to sustain public confidence, financial stability, and the orderly growth of the sub-sector. The commitment was restated at the 2nd Annual Interactive […] The post CBN, FRACE Deepen Governance Framework For Non-Interest Financial Institutions appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Queen Mercy Atang pens an open letter to AMVCA organisers with a special suggestion
Former BBNaija star Queen Mercy Atang wrote an open letter to AMVCA organisers after her viral bread-themed outfit sparked reactions on social media
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2027: INEC seeks 1.4m corps members for polls
"You provide the heartbeat of our field operations. When we speak of election manpower, we are essentially speaking of your corps members. They are the most dedicated, educated, and patriotic election duty staff we have, and their presence at the polling units brings a level of neutrality and public confidence that is irreplaceable," Amupitan told the NYSC management team. The post 2027: INEC seeks 1.4m corps members for polls appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FIFA Unveils Technical Study Group For World Cup 2026™
FIFA has unveiled the Technical Study Group (TSG) for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which will provide cutting-edge analysis of all matches at the competition while deepening and broadening understanding of the game worldwide. Guided by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger, the TSG consists of Otto Addo (Ghana), Tobin Heath (USA), Jürgen […]
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Man docked for allegedly selling Colorado in Agodi prison 
Adejumo pleaded guilty to the one-count amended charge when it was read to him.... The post Man docked for allegedly selling Colorado in Agodi prison  appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Breaking: JAMB announces deadline for university admissions nationwide
JAMB sets deadlines for 2025/2026 admissions: public universities by October 31, private by November 30, with candidates to accept offers within four weeks.
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Court jails truck driver over illegal mineral possession
Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, has sentenced a 50-year-old truck driver, Kasimu Bawa, to two years imprisonment for unlawful possession and transportation of illegally mined minerals valued at about N2.4m. Bawa, a native of Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, was convicted following his prosecution by [...]
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CBN Shake-Up: Yuguda Heads Financial Stability As Usoro Returns To Operations
May 11, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has carried out a major reshuffle of its deputy governors’ portfolios as the apex bank intensifies efforts to strengthen monetary policy coordination, banking sector oversight and institutional governance. The shake-up follows the appointment and Senate confirmation of Lamido Yuguda as Deputy Governor in charge of […] The post CBN Shake-Up: Yuguda Heads Financial Stability As Usoro Returns To Operations appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Court hears fresh applications in suit seeking to deregister ADC, Accord, others
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday heard fresh arguments in the suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and other political parties, with defendants asking the court to stay proceedings pending the determination of an appeal before the Court of Appeal. Justice Peter Lifu subsequently adjourned the matter to May 18, 2026, after […] Court hears fresh applications in suit seeking to deregister ADC, Accord, others
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JAMB sets deadline for university admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and other stakeholders have announced deadlines for completing the 2025/2026 admission exercise for tertiary institutions in the country. The decision was taken at the 2026 JAMB Annual Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja on Monday. Under the resolutions, all public universities are to finish their […] The post JAMB sets deadline for university admissions appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Every goalkeeper ‘illegally blocked’ says West Ham’s Hermansen after Arsenal agony
West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen believes pushing and shoving at corners in Premier League has become a major problem after VAR denied his side a late equaliser against Arsenal for a foul on Gunners counterpart David Raya. The post Every goalkeeper ‘illegally blocked’ says West Ham’s Hermansen after Arsenal agony appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Treason Case: Court Moves to Verify Defendants’ Statements in Alleged Coup Plot
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered a joint trial-within-trial to determine whether statements allegedly made by defendants in the ongoing coup plot case were obtained voluntarily. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik gave the ruling after the prosecution sought to tender extra-judicial statements and video recordings linked to the defendants as evidence in the trial. […]
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Cultists kill eight in Benue community
Suspected cultists reportedly kill eight people in a tragic overnight attack in Makurdi, Benue State. Local authorities are investigating the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/cultists-kill-eight-in-benue-community/
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Bandits kill 30 travelers in Zamfara highway ambush
In one of the deadliest attacks on the route in 2026, bandits ambushed travellers along the Magami–Dansadau highway in Zamfara State on Sunday evening, killing 30 people. The spokesman for the Zamfara Community Protection Guard, Malam Abubakar Gummi, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday, explained that the attackers targeted motorists and commuters between […] Bandits kill 30 travelers in Zamfara highway ambush
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Rivers police restrict keke operations over rising ‘One Chance’ attacks
The Rivers State Police Command has imposed restrictions on tricycle operations on selected routes in Port Harcourt following increasing cases of robbery linked to the notorious “one chance” syndicates. The new security measure was announced on Monday by the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, as part of efforts to curb criminal [...]
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JAMB sets October deadline for university admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has set the 2025/2026 admission deadline for tertiary institutions. Find out the dates for all universi Read More: https://punchng.com/jamb-sets-october-deadline-for-university-admissions/
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NNL confirms promoted, relegated teams for 2025/26 season
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has confirmed the promotion of four clubs to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, as well as ratified the demotion of 10 clubs to the Nationwide League One, NLO. The promoted clubs are Doma United, Sporting Lagos, Ranchers Bees and Inter Lagos. The relegated clubs are Gombe United, Sporting Supreme, […] NNL confirms promoted, relegated teams for 2025/26 season
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Peter Obi’s exit left a void in Labour Party — Spokesperson
Labour Party spokesperson Ken Asogwa confirms Peter Obi’s departure left a major void. Learn how the party is rebuilding with NLC and TUC for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/peter-obis-exit-left-a-void-in-labour-party-spokesperson/
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Women take the lead as 1.9m candidates sit 2026 WASSCE
WAEC reports that female candidates have outnumbered males in the 2026 WASSCE, with over 1.9 million students sitting for the exam. Learn more about the st Read More: https://punchng.com/women-take-the-lead-as-1-9m-candidates-sit-2026-wassce/
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Police arrest two suspected ‘one chance’ robbers in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of a notorious ‘one chance’ robbery syndicate accused of robbing unsuspecting commuters in different parts of the state. A statement issued by the command on Monday said the suspects were apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation carried out along Iyana Ipaja Road, where […] Police arrest two suspected ‘one chance’ robbers in Lagos
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Military Sets Up Panel to Track Alleged Leak of Yobe Attack Reports
The Nigerian Army has reportedly launched an internal investigation to identify and track down personnel suspected of leaking details of recent deadly Boko Haram attacks on military formations in Yobe State to the media. According to military sources, the move followed the publication of reports detailing coordinated insurgent attacks on two military facilities in Yobe, […]
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Relatives of suspected coup plotters stage peaceful protest in Abuja
Relatives of military officers accused in an alleged coup plot protest in Abuja, demanding a transparent trial and the release of the detained suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/relatives-of-suspected-coup-plotters-stage-peaceful-protest-in-abuja/
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AGF reaffirms commitment to prompt release of approved funds to police
The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has expressed the Federal Government’s readiness and commitment to ensure the prompt release of approved funds to the Nigeria Police Force in order to strengthen its operations and tackle insecurity across the country. Speaking while receiving the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and […] The post AGF reaffirms commitment to prompt release of approved funds to police appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Man arraigned in Ibadan Court for stealing mobile phones
Adepoju alleged that the defendant obtained one Samsung phone worth N200,000... The post Man arraigned in Ibadan Court for stealing mobile phones appeared first on Tribune Online.
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CBN, FRACE Deepen Governance Framework for Non-Interest Financial Institutions
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Shariah governance, regulatory clarity, and risk management in the non-interest financial services industry as part of efforts to sustain public confidence, financial stability, and the orderly growth of the sub-sector. The commitment was restated at the 2nd Annual Interactive [...]
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Tinubu Appoints Retired Major General Famadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security coordination and intelligence-driven response framework. In a statement made available to The News Chronicle, the appointment was conveyed in a circular signed by the […]
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Best European countries offering tech nomad visas for Nigerians in 2026
For software developers, designers, writers, digital marketers and other remote workers in Nigeria, this route is becoming increasingly practical. The post Best European countries offering tech nomad visas for Nigerians in 2026 appeared first on Tribune Online.
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DASH Akwanga: Redefining Healthcare In Nasarawa
By Titus Mangut No doubt, the people of Nasarawa State generally and the North Senatorial Zone in particular will not forget January 14, 2026. On that day, Governor Abdullahi Sule signed into law a bill establishing the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Akwanga. The law provides for the upgrading of the existing Akwanga Model Hospital […]
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She made me book appointments to see her – Ilebaye’s father speaks on alleged assault
Emmanuel Odiniya, father of former Big Brother Naija winner Ilebaye Odiniya, has publicly addressed the viral altercation involving his The post She made me book appointments to see her – Ilebaye’s father speaks on alleged assault appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Actress Sotayo calls out scammer, rains curses after alleged fraud incident
Actress Sotayo Gaga shares her emotional ordeal after being scammed while trying to help others, drawing reactions from fans who empathise with her plight.
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Lagos set to roll out own Driver’s Licence, as traffic violations hit 737,000
Lagos State is set to introduce its own driver’s licence in partnership with the Federal Government as part of efforts to improve road safety, strengthen traffic regulation and speed up the issuance process for motorists across the state.
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Ogun: Court jails 29-year-old man for stealing building materials worth N728,000
He said that the offences contravened Sections 390(9) and 411(1) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun, 2006.... The post Ogun: Court jails 29-year-old man for stealing building materials worth N728,000 appeared first on Tribune Online.
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