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Mascherano Steps Down As Inter Miami CF Manager After Historic MLS Cup Triumph

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Javier Mascherano resigns as Inter Miami coach citing personal reasons after leading club to first-ever MLS Cup title in 2025. Former Liverpool FC and FC Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has stepped down as manager of Inter Miami CF, citing personal reasons. The 41-year-old, who took charge in 2024, guided the...

Pope Leo XIV Visit Raises Cautious Hope For Peace In Cameroon’s Anglophone Region

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Pope Leo XIV’s visit sparks cautious hope for peace as Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis remains deadly and unresolved. The planned visit of Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon’s conflict-ridden anglophone region has sparked cautious optimism among residents and community leaders, who are calling for an end to years of violence. In Bamenda,...

Ohanaeze Progressive Council Disowns Statement Against Former Governors’ Endorsement of President Tinubu for Second Term

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2026April 15, 20260

*Says South-East Leaders Acted in Igbo Interest The Ohanaeze Progressive Council (OPC) has vehemently disowned and condemned the reckless, ill-advised, and deeply disrespectful statement issued by the so-called Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) declaring the South-East Forum of Former Governors as “persona non grata” in Igboland. In a press statement, the...

China’s Export Growth Slows Sharply As Iran War Disrupts Global Demand

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

China’s exports slow amid Iran war disruptions, as rising energy costs weaken demand and pressure global trade outlook. China’s export-driven growth model came under renewed pressure in March as the ongoing conflict involving Iran disrupted global demand, driving up energy and transportation costs and exposing structural vulnerabilities in the world’s...

Chika Mbonu: Dangote Refinery Is Refinery For Africa

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

Chika Mbonu says Dangote Refinery ends Africa’s fuel import dependence and strengthens regional energy independence. A business analyst, Chika Mbonu, has described the Dangote Refinery as a transformative project capable of reshaping Africa’s energy landscape, stating that the facility effectively positions itself as “the refinery for Africa” by reducing the...

ADC Convention: Democracy Must Not Die On Our Watch, Says David Mark

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

ADC National Chairman David Mark insists democracy will not die on their watch, saying efforts to silence opposition have only strengthened resolve. The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, on Tuesday declared that Nigeria’s democracy must be protected at all costs, warning against what he described...

Police Arrest Six FUL Students Over Bullying, Assault Of Colleague In Kogi

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

Police arrest six FUL students over alleged bullying and assault of colleague, warn against jungle justice and cyberbullying. The Kogi State Police Command has arrested six students of Federal University Lokoja over the alleged bullying and assault of a fellow student, Oladosu Sunday, following accusations of homosexuality. The Police Public...

ADC Defies Venue Setbacks, Holds Convention Despite Cooling System Failure

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

Dino Melaye declares ADC convention will proceed despite venue obstacles, failed cooling systems and alleged pressure on organisers. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has gone ahead with its convention in Abuja despite venue challenges and the failure of air conditioning systems, leaving delegates in uncomfortable conditions. The convention is being...

NSITF collaborates to strengthen social protection, as Nigeria hosts ISSA West Africa 2026

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

As Nigeria hosts the 2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has assured that the nation is ready to facilitate meaningful and solution-driven discussions as part of broader efforts to strengthen social protection systems across West Africa. Managing Director of...

GBV: How Centre LSD, traditional rulers ended harmful old-age culture in C’River

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2026April 14, 20260

… Raises N6.2m for 57 survivors An old-age harmful culture in Becheve communities of Obanluku Local Government Area of Cross River State tagged “Money Woman” has been abolished totally. The said practice involves the use of young girls—often at extremely vulnerable ages—as a means of settling debts owed by their...

US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of bribe attempt to silence reports calling for sack

INEC Urged to Recognise Ogah as Legitimate ADC National Chairman

Breaking: FG Files Charges Against alleged coup plotters arrested by DSS

Mascherano Steps Down As Inter Miami CF Manager After Historic MLS Cup Triumph

Pope Leo XIV Visit Raises Cautious Hope For Peace In Cameroon’s Anglophone Region

Ohanaeze Progressive Council Disowns Statement Against Former Governors’ Endorsement of President Tinubu for Second Term

China’s Export Growth Slows Sharply As Iran War Disrupts Global Demand

Chika Mbonu: Dangote Refinery Is Refinery For Africa

ADC Convention: Democracy Must Not Die On Our Watch, Says David Mark

Police Arrest Six FUL Students Over Bullying, Assault Of Colleague In Kogi

ADC Defies Venue Setbacks, Holds Convention Despite Cooling System Failure

NSITF collaborates to strengthen social protection, as Nigeria hosts ISSA West Africa 2026

GBV: How Centre LSD, traditional rulers ended harmful old-age culture in C’River