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Edo State’s “Impeachment Samba”: A Political Tango Gone Wrong
Edo State is in the headlines again, but this time, it's not about the esteemed Oba. Buckle up, my people,...
Government directs release of seized food items by custom as a means to aid food security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered that the Nigerian Custom Service (NCS) returns food items seized at various borders to...
Oyo Follows Lagos’ Lead: Styrofoam Ban Sparks Debate
Oyo State has joined the fight against environmental pollution, following in the footsteps of Lagos by banning the use of...
Egypt’s Budget: A Balancing Act with Big Bets
Egypt's government is aiming for a brighter financial future, but there are some storm clouds to navigate. Finance Minister Mohamed...
Central African Bloc Caves to Gabon After Coup: Sanctions Lifted, But is it a Win?
In a surprising move, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) lifted sanctions on Gabon this weekend. This comes...
Sudan Rejects Ramadan Truce, Demands Concessions from Paramilitary Force
Sudan's simmering conflict between the military and a paramilitary group shows no signs of cooling down even during the holy...
Nigeria Cracks Down on “Japa Syndrome”: Doctors and Nurses Must Choose – Serve or Leave.
Nigeria's healthcare system is facing a major shakeup, with the government taking a hard line on healthcare professionals seeking opportunities...
Customs Once More Intercepts Bags Of Grains, Onions, Pepper Enroute Benin Republic
Not more than 48 hours after the Seme border command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), expropriated 400 sacks of...
Russian-Ukraine War: Missile, Drones Kill Five in Northern & Southern Ukraine
Russian drones have killed three people in Ukraine's south and north on Friday, March 8, while a missile strike a...
Another Power Fiasco at Lagos Airport: FAAN Blames Tiny Spark, But Nigerians Aren’t Buying It
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is under fire again, this time for a power outage at the Murtala...
Egypt’s Inflation Expected to Ease Further Despite Recent Devaluation
Egypt's inflation rate is anticipated to have decreased for the fifth consecutive month in February. This is primarily due to...
Senegal Gives Date for Presidential Election
Senegalese President, Macky Sall has scheduled a delayed presidential election for March 24, the government announced on Wednesday after a...
Zambia Faces Economic Challenges as Devastating Drought Looms
Zambia is grappling with a severe drought, forcing the country to ration electricity and potentially impacting its economy. The International...
Sudan’s War: A Call for Peace During Ramadan
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has made a powerful plea for a ceasefire in Sudan during the upcoming holy...
National Minimum Wage: North Central Begins Public Hearing
The public hearing on the national minimum wage by Tripartite Committee has started in the North Central. The public hearing...
