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Congo’s Mineral War: How Foreign Interests Shape the M23 Insurgency
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is once again at the center of a regional crisis following the takeover...
Can Edo’s New Anti-Cult Law End Violence for Good?
Edo State has a long and bloody history of cult-related violence, but the newly signed Secret Cult and Similar Activities...
Sarkin Yakin Zazzau’s Sudden Death: A Shocking Loss to Kaduna
On Thursday, the people of Kaduna State were left reeling after the sudden death of the Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Rilwan...
Evans Faces New Charges in Lagos: A Long-Delayed Legal Saga
The Lagos State Government has once again re-arraigned notorious kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans, for the murder of two...
Deadly Ebola Outbreak Hits Uganda’s Capital
Uganda has confirmed a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in its capital, Kampala, with the first confirmed patient dying...
Trump Blames Diversity Hiring for Deadly DC Air Collision
President Donald Trump held a press conference following the devastating mid-air collision between an American Airlines commercial plane and a...
Nigeria Launches #SheIsIncluded: A Bold Push for Women’s Economic Empowerment
Nigeria has launched a #SheIsIncluded program to champion women's role in economic transformation. The program was unveiled at the opening...
NLC Rejects 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Proposes 5% Instead
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the 50% telecom tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), calling...
Nigeria Labor Union Rejects 50% Telecom Tariff Increase
Nigeria's labour union has rejected a government-approved 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs and announced plans for a nationwide protest on...
JAMB Bans Law Admissions at 8 Universities
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dealt a severe blow to prospective law students as it officially suspended...
NLC Declares War on Telecom Hike—Nationwide Protest Begins
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an all-out battle against the Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)...
Africa Must Stop Begging—Kenyatta Blasts Foreign Aid Dependence
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has slammed African nations for their dependence on foreign aid, following former U.S. President Donald...
US Federal Judge’s Decision Throws Trump’s Administration’s Funding Freeze into Chaos
On Tuesday, January 28, a U.S. federal judge delivered a significant blow to the Trump administration's efforts to freeze federal...
Sweeping Federal Funding Halt: What It Means for Key U.S Programs
President Donald Trump's White House order to pause all federal grants and loans starting Tuesday potentially have significant consequences on...
Ikwechegh Regrets Assault On Bolt Driver, Calls Incident Unfortunate
Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, has expressed remorse for the assault on Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt...
