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admin - November 21, 2024

NIGERIA: House Of Reps Trash Six-Year Tenure, Rotational Presidency Proposal

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The House of Representatives on Thursday shut down a proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution seeking to introduce a six-year single tenure for the President, state governors, and area council chairmen, as well as mandate rotational presidency between the North and South. The bill, sponsored by […]

admin - November 21, 2024

Finnish Authorities Arrest Simon Ekpa, Four Others Over Alleged Terrorism

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The Finnish Central Criminal Police has confirmed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed leader of Biafra, alongside four others for alleged terrorism-related offences. The arrest was made public on Thursday, as part of an ongoing investigation into activities linked to the agitation for a […]

admin - November 21, 2024

Napoli Reject Osimhen-Zirkzee Swap Proposal, Eye Full Sale

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Napoli have reportedly dismissed the possibility of a swap deal involving Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee, according to Italian outlet Cult of Calcio. The Serie A champions are said to favour a full-cash sale of Osimhen, despite growing interest from Manchester United. […]

admin - November 20, 2024

NIGERIA: Tacha Appeals for Public Support Amid Economic Hardship

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Big Brother Naija star Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has openly expressed her struggles with Nigeria’s challenging economic situation. The reality TV star called on her fans to assist her financially by donating ₦200 million to help alleviate her burden amidst the rising […]

admin - November 20, 2024

Senate Removes CCT Chairman Danladi Umar Over Alleged Gross Misconduct

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Senate has removed the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, citing allegations of gross misconduct and dereliction of duty. The decision, reached during a closed-door session on Tuesday, marked a historic invocation of Section 157(1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, […]

admin - November 20, 2024

Toyin Abraham Debunks Pregnancy Rumours

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has addressed rumours suggesting she is pregnant following a video she shared on Instagram. The speculation arose after the actress posted a clip celebrating her husband, actor Kolawole Ajeyemi, on International Men’s Day. The video, which showed […]

admin - November 20, 2024

Nigerian Vice President Urges Governors To End Open Defecation By 2029

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has called on governors of Nigeria’s 36 states to intensify efforts to make the country open defecation-free within the next five years. Speaking during the 5th anniversary of the “Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet” campaign on Tuesday at the State […]

admin - November 20, 2024

How Heroin Addiction Crisis In Kenya Poses As Challenge

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The rising tide of heroin addiction is becoming a serious public health concern in Kenya, with communities and authorities grappling with its devastating effects. According to Boniface Wilunda, Programme Management Officer at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), heroin abuse in the country has escalated […]

admin - November 20, 2024

DNA Test Reveals Real Madrid Star Vinícius Júnior Has Cameroonian Roots

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has uncovered his ancestral ties to the Tikar tribe in Cameroon through a groundbreaking Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test. The revelation was made during a vibrant ceremony at Fonte Nova Stadium on Tuesday, just before Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. […]

admin - November 20, 2024

Malawi University Of Science And Technology, National Planning Commission Join Forces To Boost Industrialisation

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The National Planning Commission (NPC) and Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance industrial research and promote industrial mentality in the students with intent to spur the country’s industrialisation agenda. The country’s prevailing industrial slowdown has adversely affected […]