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Southern Borno Women Supports Ndume, Vows to Stage Naked Protest at National Assembly
Women’s groups and supporters, including Wards and some Units Coordinators of Southern Borno Senatorial District, have vowed to stage a peaceful naked protest...
Must-Read Non-Fiction African Books for the First Half of 2024 – WAW Edition
The first half of 2024 has seen the release of a remarkable lineup of non-fiction books by African authors. These works offer in-depth...
Ghana’s Public Debt Hits GHC742 Billion, 70.6 Per cent of GDP – Finance Minister
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced that the country’s public debt has reached GHC742.0 billion, equivalent to 70.6 per cent...
Ayra Starr To Make Her Debut At The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr is set to make a significant mark on American television by debuting on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon....
Niger, Turkey Agree To Strengthen Cooperation in Energy and Defence
Turkey and Niger have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in energy, mining, intelligence, and defence. This agreement comes after Niger expelled Western military...
Shareholders Condemn Tinubu’s Plan To Impose 50 Percent Windfall Tax on Banks’ Forex Gains
The New Dimension Shareholders Association of Nigeria (NDSA) has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to impose a 50 per cent windfall tax on...
Niger: 7 Civilians Killed in Terrorist Attack, 13 Terrorists Killed, 29 Arrested, Army Says
Niger’s army announced on Wednesday that seven civilians were killed in a raid by terrorists in the Tillabéry region, west of the country....
Tinubu Approves N70,000 As Minimum Wage, Pledges Review Every Three Years
President Bola Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000. The President also committed to periodically reviewing the national minimum wage law...
Oside Oluwole Shatters Guinness World Record With 75-Hour Video Game Marathon
Oside Oluwole “Khoded” has been recognised by Guinness World Records for achieving the longest video game marathon, playing continuously for an astounding 75...
Ghana: Number Of Confirmed Dengue Fever Cases Rise To 36
In a statement on Wednesday, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) reported a rise in dengue fever cases, with 36 confirmed in the Eastern...
Marketers Reveal Petrol Landing Cost At ₦1,117/litre
Nigeria’s landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, now costs ₦1,117 per litre as of Tuesday, July 16, 2024....
Turkish Ministers Visit Niger To Secure Uranium Supplies For Nuclear Plant
On Wednesday, Turkey’s foreign, defence, and energy ministers visited Niger, the world’s biggest Uranium producer, in a bid to secure access to the...