Wimbledon Sets New Attendance Record Despite World Cup Competition

By Stephen Simon The 2026 Wimbledon Championships have set a new attendance record, attracting 550,151 spectators over the two-week tournament despite taking place at the same time as the FIFA…

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IMF Urges Nigeria, Other African Nations to Deepen Economic Reforms

By Stephen Simon The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigeria and other African countries to sustain economic reforms aimed at strengthening public finances, boosting private sector investment and…

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WHO Warns of Rapid Global Spread of Chikungunya Virus

By Stephen Simon The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a fresh warning over the rapid spread of the chikungunya virus, saying the mosquito-borne disease is expanding into new regions…

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Chad Moves to Quit International Criminal Courts

By Stephen Simon The government of Chad has formally announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), becoming the latest African country to distance itself from the…

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New U.S. Tariffs Trigger Global Trade Tensions

By Stephen Simon The United States has announced a fresh round of tariffs on imports from about 60 trading partners, including major economies such as the European Union and China,…

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Africa Faces Up to $20 Billion Hit From Looming Super El Niño

By Stephen Simon African countries could suffer economic losses of between $10 billion and $20 billion as meteorologists warn that a powerful "Super El Niño" weather event is likely to…

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Tinubu Says Economic Reforms Are Yielding Results

By Stephen Simon President Bola Tinubu has maintained that his administration's economic reforms are beginning to deliver measurable results, insisting that the country has moved beyond its most difficult economic…

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LEGAL AID COORDINATION COMMITTEE (LACC) INTERVENES IN SEXUAL MOLESTATION CASE; SUSPECT CHARGED TO COURT

BY STEPHEN SIMON The Legal Aid Coordination Committee (LACC) has intervened in the case of sexual abuse against a minor and child abuse involving a suspect Mr. Uche James Orji.…

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE GROUP RESPONDS TO THE IGP’s SHOOT ON SIGHT ORDER.

By Stephen Simon Recently the Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu gave a sweeping order to his men to shoot on sight anyone seen bearing arms illegally. He made the…

Stephen Simon July 30, 2026