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Two News Central Journalists Released After Being Detained While Covering Protests in Mozambique
Two journalists working for Nigerian broadcaster News Central TV have been released after being detained by Mozambican authorities while covering protests in Maputo....
The FBI, CIA, DEA Just Delivered the Biggest Blow to Democracy in Africa
I just read the document detailing the United States’ multiagency defense of the drug baron in Aso Villa. Let’s be clear about one...
Despite Increased Budget on Security, Data from NHRC Shows Alarming Rate of Killings and Kidnappings
Despite an increase in the national budget allocated to security, recent data from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) reveals a significant rise...
Customs Hits N5.07 Trillion Revenue Target Following Forex Crisis and Higher Tariffs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Tuesday that it has met its 2024 annual revenue target of N5.97 trillion. This was revealed...
Oando Faces Backlash for Paying Influencers to Create PR Posts Following NGX Suspension and Missed Financial Report Deadlines
Oando PLC, a Nigerian energy company, is being criticised for allegedly paying uninformed, greedy social media influencers to repair its image after missing...
Manufacturers Lament Massive Loss Due to Naira Depreciation and Forex Scarcity
The Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), George Onafowokan, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing...
Zambia’s Hydropower Crisis Worsens As Lake Kariba Water Levels Hit Record Low
Water levels in Lake Kariba have hit a record low, threatening power supplies from the Kariba Dam, which provides electricity to Zambia and...
Edo Gov. Okpebholo Nominates Oshiomhole’s Son as Commissioner to Compensate Oshiomhole, His godfather
Newly sworn-in Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has appointed Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner of Health a few hours after assuming office....
Abia Govt Declares Education Free and Compulsory, To Prosecute Parents, Guardians of Out-of-School Children
The Abia State government has introduced free and compulsory education for all children residing there, regardless of their origin. The new policy, set...
Anas Aremeyaw Anas Excellence Award Held At UDS
Bawah Abdul-Mugis, a Communications graduate from the Faculty of Communications and Media Studies of the University for Development Studies (UDS), has won the...
Malian Customs Seize Over a Ton of Explosives Concealed in Passenger Bus
Malian customs officials have seized more than a ton of explosives concealed in a passenger bus from Ghana, the Directorate of Intelligence and...
Delta State EXCO Approves N936 Billion Budget Proposal For 2025
The Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved a proposed budget of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, following a council meeting...