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Nigeria at UNGA 81 Pushes for African Power, $5bn Education Funding and Stronger Security Cooperation

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Nigeria used the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York to push three major priorities: greater African representation in global decision-making, stronger investment in education and closer international cooperation against terrorism and organised crime. Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered President Bola Tinubu’s national statement on September 24, 2026, renewing Nigeria’s call for…

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Mbappé Says He Hopes to Dedicate Ballon d’Or to Africa

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Kylian Mbappé has brought his African heritage into the 2026 Ballon d’Or conversation, saying he would dedicate the award to Africa if he wins it on October 26. The Real Madrid forward, whose father is Cameroonian and mother has Algerian roots, said he has never lost his connection to his origins. His comments come as…

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Niger Coup Attempt: Why the Military Mutiny Could Expose Cracks in the Junta

NewsLegend NG1 month ago1 month ago12 mins

Niger has returned to a tense calm after mutinous soldiers launched attacks on key sites in the capital, Niamey, in what authorities described as an attempted coup. The ruling junta says it has regained control, but the brief uprising has exposed growing pressure inside a military government that came to power promising to restore security….

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Tyrese Gibson Is Coming to Nigeria, but This Trip Is About More Than Music

NewsLegend NG1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

For Tyrese Gibson, his upcoming trip to Nigeria appears to be about more than concerts or celebrity appearances. The American actor and singer is describing it as a return to Africa and a chance to connect with a part of his identity that he says has always been important to him. Gibson recently announced plans…

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Africa’s Health Crisis Is Becoming a Test of Whether the World Can Respond Before Outbreaks Explode

NewsLegend NG1 month ago1 month ago13 mins

West and Central Africa are facing two very different disease threats at the same time, and both are exposing the same weakness: the cost of responding late is becoming much higher than the cost of preparing early. Cholera is spreading across six countries in West and Central Africa, with seasonal rains, flooding, population displacement and…

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DRC’s Ebola Outbreak Is Moving Faster Than the Response Can Contain It

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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has crossed a grim milestone: more than 2,000 people have died, with health authorities reporting 4,381 confirmed cases and 2,011 deaths. The outbreak, declared less than three months ago, is now being described as the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. But the most alarming part is not…

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DR Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Is Becoming a Test of Whether the World Can Respond Fast Enough

NewsLegend NG2 months ago2 months ago12 mins

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is entering a dangerous phase, with cases continuing to rise rapidly in the country’s eastern hotspot zones. The World Health Organization is warning that the response needs to be scaled up urgently as transmission continues, particularly in Ituri province. The latest numbers show how quickly the…

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US Africa Map Blunder Raises a Bigger Question About AI in Government

NewsLegend NG2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The U.S. State Department has apologized after a map of Africa shown during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro incorrectly labelled every African country featured on it, including Nigeria, which was mistakenly placed as a landlocked country in the Sahara. The mistake would have been embarrassing enough as an ordinary…

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UK Aid Cut Is a Warning Nigeria Cannot Afford to Ignore

NewsLegend NG2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

The United Kingdom’s decision to cut its development aid allocation to Nigeria by 50.2% should be viewed as more than another reduction in foreign assistance. It is a reminder that Nigeria cannot build its future around money that ultimately depends on the priorities of another country. The UK’s planned reduction reportedly takes direct aid to…

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AI Has Changed the Economics of Cybercrime in Africa

NewsLegend NG2 months ago2 months ago33 mins

Artificial intelligence is no longer just making cybercrime more sophisticated in Africa. It is changing how cheaply and quickly criminals can operate. A new INTERPOL African Cyberthreat Assessment Report says AI is now linked to 55% of reported cybercrime across Africa, while reported financial losses reached about $484 million in 2025, up sharply from $192…

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Nigeria at UNGA 81 Pushes for African Power, $5bn Education Funding and Stronger Security Cooperation

Mbappé Says He Hopes to Dedicate Ballon d’Or to Africa

Niger Coup Attempt: Why the Military Mutiny Could Expose Cracks in the Junta

Tyrese Gibson Is Coming to Nigeria, but This Trip Is About More Than Music

Africa’s Health Crisis Is Becoming a Test of Whether the World Can Respond Before Outbreaks Explode

DRC’s Ebola Outbreak Is Moving Faster Than the Response Can Contain It

DR Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Is Becoming a Test of Whether the World Can Respond Fast Enough

US Africa Map Blunder Raises a Bigger Question About AI in Government

UK Aid Cut Is a Warning Nigeria Cannot Afford to Ignore

AI Has Changed the Economics of Cybercrime in Africa

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