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Deutsche Bank Shows Interest in Funding Carter, Third Mainland Bridges

Deutsche Bank has expressed interest in financing the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge and the replacement of the Carter Bridge in Lagos, in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria.

95News•12/3/2025

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US Lawmakers, Nigerian Reps Hold Fresh Sessions Over Rising Insecurity

Lawmakers from the United States Congress and Nigeria’s House of Representatives have held fresh sessions to deliberate on rising insecurity, pledging deeper cooperation on counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and humanitarian responses to Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.

95News•12/3/2025

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Australian Prime Minister Makes History as First to Marry While in Office

Australia's Prime Minister has made history by becoming the first sitting leader to marry while in office, marking a rare and celebratory milestone for the nation. This private ceremony has sparked widespread excitement and warm public reactions, adding a relatable chapter to the leader's public image.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/30/2025

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Ramaphosa Rejects G20 Presidency Handover to Trump’s Low-Ranking Envoy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that South Africa will not hand over the G20 presidency to a low-ranking U.S. envoy, after Washington confirmed that President Donald Trump would boycott the Johannesburg summit and only send a chargé d’affaires.

95News•11/22/2025

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Norris Clinches Vegas Pole as Title Rival Piastri Qualifies Fifth

Lando Norris has seized pole position at the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a dazzling performance, setting up a prime opportunity for maximum points. Meanwhile, his title rival Oscar Piastri qualified fifth, creating an intriguing dynamic for the championship showdown as the 2025 Formula 1 season nears its climax.

Oluwabunmi Ayeni•11/22/2025

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ECOWAS Warns Terrorism Surge Now an Existential Threat to West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sounded the alarm over escalating terrorist activities in the region, declaring that the surge in violent extremism now poses an existential threat to the stability and survival of West African nations.

95News•11/21/2025

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Red Cross Slashes 2026 Budget, to Shed 2,900 Jobs

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced a major restructuring plan for 2026, cutting its budget and eliminating 2,900 jobs worldwide, citing financial constraints and shifting humanitarian priorities.

95News•11/21/2025

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Covenant University Tops Times Higher Education’s Africa Interdisciplinary Rankings

Covenant University has been ranked the best university in Africa in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, placing 1st in Nigeria, 1st in Africa, and 49th globally

95News•11/20/2025

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Meta Defeats FTC Antitrust Case Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions

Meta has scored a major legal victory as a U.S. federal court dismissed the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust case, allowing the company to retain ownership of Instagram and WhatsApp despite regulators’ push to break up its social media empire.

95News•11/19/2025

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US Congress Approves Release of Epstein Files, Bill Heads to Trump

The U.S. Congress has overwhelmingly approved the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s Justice Department files, passing the measure with near-unanimous support and sending it to President Donald Trump, who is now expected to sign the bill into law amid mounting calls for transparency and justice for survivors.

95News•11/19/2025

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Palestinians Allege $2,000 Per Seat Paid for Charter Flight to South Africa

Palestinian officials and passengers have claimed that seats on a recent charter flight from Gaza to South Africa cost as much as $2,000 each, raising questions about affordability and transparency in evacuation and travel arrangements amid the ongoing conflict.

95News•11/18/2025

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Egypt Unveils Major Gas Discovery in Western Desert, Boosting Energy Security

Egypt has announced a significant new natural gas discovery in its Western Desert, with wells producing up to 36 million cubic feet per day, reinforcing the country’s energy portfolio and positioning it as a growing regional gas hub.

95News•11/18/2025