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‘Austrian Investment’: The Truth About Enugu Governor’s $100M Water Project Deal
On Monday, December 2, 2024, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State announced a $100 million (₦168.7 billion) foreign direct investment in water infrastructure....
JUST IN: Abuja-Bound Max Air Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Catches Fire
An Abuja-bound Max Air flight made an emergency landing on Wednesday after one of its engines caught fire, barely 10 minutes after taking...
Guinean Court Orders Air Senegal To Pay Nearly $3,600 In Compensation To Customer
Air Senegal has been ordered to pay nearly 31 million Guinean francs (about $3,596) to Mohamed Bangoura, a Guinean citizen, following a court...
Guinean Authorities Seize 456 Kilogrammes of Marijuana In Boussoura, Arrest Suspect
Guinean Special Services for the Fight Against Drugs and Organised Crime announced the seizure of 456 kilogrammes of marijuana on Wednesday. The operation...
Niger Authorities Take Control of French Uranium Subsidiary Somaïr
Nigerien authorities have taken operational control of Somaïr, a French uranium giant Orano subsidiary, the company confirmed in a press release. This shows...
ICYMI: Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, Elected Namibia’s First Female President
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s president after securing 57 per cent of the votes in an election that extended the South...
Senate Suspends Action on Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill Following Public Backlash
The Senate has suspended action on the controversial tax reform bill following public backlash and widespread opposition. The suspension includes public hearings until...
Customs Officers Arrested for Brutalising Badagry Residents in Viral Video
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command has identified and arrested two of its officers involved in the maltreatment of individuals in...
Dele Files Suit at Lagos Court Challenging His Abduction Over Alleged Defamation of Afe Babalola
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has filed a suit at the Lagos State High Court contesting his abduction and detention by...
“I Was Carried Upstairs to Attend Class” – Disability Advocate’s Video Exposes Nigeria’s Failing Infrastructure, Lack of Inclusion
A video shared by a Disability Advocate and a Nguvu Change Leader, Adaobi Chuma-Okeke, on social media the day before the International Day...
Dele Farotimi Sent to Remand By Ekiti Court After Abduction by Police
Human rights lawyer and social critic Dele Farotimi has been remanded in prison custody following his arrest and subsequent prosecution by the Nigerian...
Despite Promises, Civil Servants and NYSC Members Yet to Receive N70,000 Minimum Wage
Many civil servants, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, and interns have not received the promised N70,000 minimum wage despite repeated assurances. This...