Year: 2024
NIGERIA: Tinubu Administration Introduces New VAT Despite Economic Hardships
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu In a move to alleviate the economic hardships faced by citizens, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced significant...
Zambia’s ConCourt Judges Refuse Recusal in Lungu Eligibility Case, Censure ex-President’s Lawyers for ‘Baseless Allegations’
By Ollus Ndomu Zambia’s Constitutional Court judges have refused to recuse themselves from hearing the contentious eligibility case involving former President Edgar Lungu,...
Rape me, not my daughter’ – women tell BBC of sexual violence in Sudan’s civil war.
By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro After 17 months of a brutal civil war which has devastated the country, the army has launched a major...
South Africa: Outrage over farmer accused of feeding women to pigs.
By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro The case of two black women who were allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer and...
Ex-Singaporean minister jailed 12 months.
By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro A Singaporean former minister, Subramaniam Iswaran, was sentenced on Thursday to 12 months in prison for obstruction of justice...
Nigeria: FRSC adopts town hall meetings to curb road crashes.
By Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro The Federal Road Safety Corps has unveiled strategies to combat Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs), shifting focus from motor park...
ISRAEL: Israel Declares UN Chief António Guterres Persona Non Grata Amid Rising Tensions
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Israel has declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata, following his perceived failure to strongly condemn Iran's...
NIGERIA: Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu Heads to UK for Two-Week Vacation
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria is set to depart for a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom on Wednesday,...
SUDAN: Sudanese Army Commits to Ongoing Military Action Despite Peace Efforts Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu In Sudan's ongoing civil war, now lasting 17 months, the army is determined to continue its offensive, recently launching...
DJIBOUTI: Desperate Journeys: Fatal Sinkings Highlight Perils of Migration off Djibouti
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu At least 45 individuals have died, with dozens still missing, after two boats carrying refugees and migrants sank off...
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September 3 Court Hearing Puts New US Visa Rule Under Spotlight
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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,...
