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Jacinda Ardern living and working in Australia after move from US

Exclusive: Former New Zealand PM ‘based out of Australia’, according to spokesperson, after rumours she was looking for houses in Sydney The former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern is living in Australia with her family, a spokesperson has confirmed. “The family has been travelling for a few years now,” her office told the Guardian. Continue reading...

CSOs demand urgent Cross River Forestry Law review as state loses 60% forest cover

By Victoria Omini CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – “Cross River State has lost over 60 per cent of its original forest cover. Large areas that were once dense rainforest have become degraded lands and grasslands. Thousands of logs are extracted daily, both legally and illegally, while wildlife hunting and trafficking continue to threaten biodiversity. Agricultural expansion, infrastructure... This article CSOs demand urgent Cross River Forestry Law review as state loses 60% forest cover first appeared on Converseer.

NGX: Jaiz Bank, Okomu Oil Palm Shares Gained +9% as Market Capitalization Stood at N124.8trn

Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) witnessed a mixed outcome on Wednesday, as 1,375,310,472 shares were exchanged in 70,143 deals, with a market valuation of ₦45.73 billion, news.ng reports. The post NGX: Jaiz Bank, Okomu Oil Palm Shares Gained +9% as Market Capitalization Stood at N124.8trn appeared first on News.ng.

Naira Weakens to N1,359/$ After CBN Cuts Rate at 304th MPC Meeting

Naira Weakens to N1,359/$ After CBN Cuts Rate at 304th MPC Meeting By Queen Madaki The… The post Naira Weakens to N1,359/$ After CBN Cuts Rate at 304th MPC Meeting appeared first on The Business Bureau.

Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister

Surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles, will be located on Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island Japan will deploy missiles to a tiny island near Taiwan within five years, its defence minister has said, in a move that is likely to inflame tensions with China. The surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles, will be located on Yonaguni – Japan’s westernmost island – by March 2031, Shinjiro Koizumi said. Continue reading...

CRSG adjusts date for 7th edition of Solemn Assembly

By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government, through the Department of Religious Affairs, has announced a change in the date for the 7th Edition of the Solemn Assembly, themed “Great Is His Faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:23). According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Apostle Frank Umo, the Solemn... This article CRSG adjusts date for 7th edition of Solemn Assembly first appeared on Converseer.

Okemesi, Popular Nollywood Actor, Passes Away

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Renowned Nigerian comic actor Bamidele Tope Saint, professionally known as Okemesi, has passed away. He died at a hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at approximately 11:50 a.m. Reports indicate that the actor fell into a coma for several hours following complications from drugs administered at the hospital. Announcing the death on […] The post Okemesi, Popular Nollywood Actor, Passes Away first appeared on African Examiner.

Obi Raises Security Concerns After Surviving Armed Attack in Edo

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reacted after escaping what aides described as an assassination attempt in Edo State. Gunmen reportedly attacked Obi’s convoy on Tuesday at the residence of former APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, where the assailants allegedly opened fire, leaving bullet holes in the gate and damaging […] The post Obi Raises Security Concerns After Surviving Armed Attack in Edo first appeared on African Examiner.

Breaking News: Tinubu Removes Egbetokun As IGP; Names Replacement

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has removed Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun from office. According to Presidency source, Egbetokun has been replaced him with the newly appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Olatunji Disu.  Egbetokun was supposed to retire from service in September. 2025 but his tenure was extended by Tinubu.  more […] The post Breaking News: Tinubu Removes Egbetokun As IGP; Names Replacement first appeared on African Examiner.

El-Rufai Sues ICPC, Police for N1bn Over Alleged Illegal Search of Abuja Home

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a N1 billion lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigeria Police Force over the alleged unlawful search of his Abuja residence. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, is asking the court to […] The post El-Rufai Sues ICPC, Police for N1bn Over Alleged Illegal Search of Abuja Home first appeared on African Examiner.

Bitcoin Falls Below $65,000 Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty

By Enemona Samuel Endurance Bitcoin declined sharply in early Asian trading on Monday as renewed uncertainty… The post Bitcoin Falls Below $65,000 Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty appeared first on The Business Bureau.