The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has disclosed that Africa earns less than 10 per cent of the estimated $120 billion global chocolate market, despite producing about 70 per cent of the world’s cocoa.

The deceased were identified as Abel Joro Gershon, a 300-level Building student who was shot in the stomach during the Angwan Rukuba attack.

He further alleged that the Mark faction engaged in fraudulent practices to legitimise its position.

Israel vowed more strikes against Hezbollah on Thursday, dismissing mounting international demands that the fragile truce between the United States and Iran in the Gulf be expanded to cover the war in Lebanon.

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The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Zamfara, Ahmad Bello, has confirmed the killing of two police officers and three civilians in an attack by suspected bandits in the Yarkatsina Laka community in the state.

Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has called for the bridging of fundamental gaps in intelligence sharing as a critical step in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.

Kylian Mbappé has taken a commanding lead in the race for the UEFA Champions League, UCL top scorers award this season, scoring 14 goals in just 10 matches for Real Madrid.

The US Embassy in Nigeria has identified 23 states across the country as high-risk areas, advising its non-emergency staff and their families to avoid them due to worsening security conditions.

The Deejays Association of Nigeria, DJAN, has denied reports that it banned Burna Boy’s music from playlists following a recent physical altercation between him and DJ Tunez.

Eligible men in the United States will be automatically registered into the military draft pool by December, as part of efforts to simplify the current self-registration process and reduce costs.

Iran’s nuclear chief has insisted on Tehran’s right to enrich uranium in any potential peace talks with the United States.

Epoke said the controversy centred on the disqualification of Dr Ofem Enang, a presidential contender, which had sparked widespread concern among members and stakeholders of the association nationwide.

Nigerian disc jockey and record producer, Imohiosen Patrick, popularly known as DJ Neptune, has predicted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could soon “retire” music producers.

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Board Services (CDCFIB) has debunked reports of a screening exercise in its ongoing recruitment into the board and its paramilitary agencies.