Month: May 2024
Kenyan Doctors End 55-Day Strike, Sign Return-to-Work Agreement
By Ollus Ndomu Nairobi, May 9, 2024 - Kenya's healthcare system received a much-needed reprieve yesterday as doctors, represented by the Kenya Medical...
AU Chairman Condemns Israeli Incursion into Rafah, US Halts Bomb Shipment
By Ollus Ndomu African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat has strongly criticized Israel's military movement into Rafah, located in the southern Gaza...
Ugandans Abroad to Return Home for Passport Processing
By Ollus Ndomu Ugandans residing abroad will now be required to return to their homeland for passport processing or replacement, according to new...
NIGERIA: Microsoft Shutdown Leaves 200 Jobless in Nigeria
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Microsoft's decision to close its African Development Center in Lagos has left over 200 employees without jobs, raising...
NIGERIA: Senate President Akpabio Bars TV Stations and Photojournalists from Senate Proceedings Amid Growing Concerns of Media Repression
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Senate President Godswill Akpabio has barred over 10 TV stations and photojournalists from covering Senate proceedings without explanation,...
TOGO: Togo’s President Signs Constitution Eliminating Presidential Elections
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe has approved a controversial new constitution abolishing presidential elections, granting Parliament the power to...
NIGERIA: Popular ‘The New Masquerade’ Actress, Ovularia Is Dead at 81
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, renowned for her iconic role as Ovularia in the 80s TV sitcom, 'The New Masquerade',...
NIGERIA: Peter Obi Accuses Tinubu’s Government of Exploiting Weak Economy with Cybersecurity Levy
WRITTEN BY:CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate from the 2023 election, criticized the Federal Government for implementing a new...
FOREIGN: Lebanese Militants Launch Six Suicide Drones at Israel, Sparking Retaliation and Damage follow
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Lebanese militants launched six suicide drones at Israel, causing damage and fires in northern Israel. The Israeli military...
NIGERIA: Nigeria Labour Congress Rejects CBN’s Cybersecurity Levy, Calls for Immediate Reversal
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly opposed the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) imposition of a 0.5%...
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Rape, Fraud, Drug Offences: Nigerian Doctors Face UK Disciplinary Action
Rape, Fraud, Drug Offences: Nigerian Doctors Face UK Disciplinary Action At least 18 Nigerian doctors and other medical professionals have appeared before a...
UNIZIK Sex Scandal Takes New Turn as Panel Uncovers Fresh Details
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NDLEA Arrests 101-Year-Old Woman Over Drug Sales, Seizes N4.4bn Loud
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REEEA-Alliance adopts 12-point action plan to boost clean energy investment
REEEA-Alliance adopts 12-point action plan to boost clean energy investment The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-Alliance) has adopted a 12-point...
Nigeria Must Not Become a Killing Field – Obi Condemns Fresh Attacks
Nigeria Must Not Become a Killing Field – Obi Condemns Fresh Attacks Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned recent attacks in Benue,...
Former Liberian VP’s Arrest Puts Spotlight on Obi Cubana, Ned Nwokedi, E-Money’s 2021 Visit
Former Liberian VP’s Arrest Puts Spotlight on Obi Cubana, E-Money’s 2021 Visit A 2021 business trip to Liberia involving Nigerian businessmen Obi Cubana,...
