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‘The Fight To Salvage Nigeria Is Not Seasonal’ — Obidient Movement in Diaspora Calls For Renewed Engagement in Rebuilding Nigeria
The Director of Diaspora Engagement for the Obidient Movement, Bolanle Emiabata-Anibaba, has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to remain actively involved in...
Mali Strengthens Diplomatic Relations with Qatar
The Malian government under General Assimi Goïta has continued to expand its international partnerships, as they received Dr Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s...
7,000 Lives Lost in DR Congo Fighting Since January – Prime Minister Laments
At least 7,000 people have died since January in ongoing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka made...
Nigerians Query FG’s Decision to Reroute Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Inland to Avoid Bridges
The Federal Government’s decision to reroute the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway inland to avoid constructing multiple bridges across five states has sparked criticism from...
Mali, Senegal Launch Joint Patrols To Combat Jihadist Threat
Malian and Senegalese defence forces have launched joint patrols along their shared border to counter rising insecurity driven by jihadist attacks. The initiative,...
Fake Gynecologist Promoted To CMD, Accused Of Fraudulent IVF Procedures, Faces Charges of Forgery, Impersonation in Abuja
A woman accused of illegally practising as a gynaecologist and performing medical procedures without a valid medical licence is currently facing criminal charges...
Ghana Increases National Daily Minimum Wage, Public Sector Salaries By 10 Per Cent
The Government of Ghana has approved a 10 per cent increase in the National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW), raising it to GH¢19.97, effective...
Niger Awards 2 Mining Permits To National Companies For Copper And Uranium Extraction
The Nigerien government has awarded two new mining permits to national copper and uranium extraction companies, reinforcing its commitment to the mining sector...
Niger: National Committee Proposes Five-Year Transition to Civilian Rule, Recommends Naming Tchiani President
A consultative body appointed by Niger’s junta has proposed a five-year transition to civilian rule and the possibility of military leaders contesting elections....
Subscribers Lament as Airtel Increases Data and Call Price by 50 per cent
Subscribers have expressed outrage following Airtel Nigeria’s decision to increase its data and call tariffs, raising the cost of various data bundles and...
Mali and Morocco Strengthen Military Cooperation with Joint Expert Commission
Mali and Morocco have reinforced ties by launching a Joint Military Commission. The initiative was officially inaugurated on Monday at the Malian Ministry...
Mali Govt Denies Diplomatic Difficulties with New CSS Passports
The Malian government has reassured the public that the new regional biometric passport fully complies with international standards and has not officially encountered...