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admin - December 20, 2024

NIGERIA: Lawyer Counters Police Force PRO, Says Cursing Online Not A Crime

By Baba Onoja, Abuja, Nigeria          A human right lawyer and activist, Inibehe Effiong has urged Nigerians not to take seriously the advice of the Police Force Public Relation Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi’s terming cursing someone online as a criminal offense and cyber bullying.     Inibehe took to his verified Facebook account […]
admin - December 20, 2024

NIGERIA: Raining Curses Online Now Classified As Cyberbullying, Police PRO Warns

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria             The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has declared that the act of raining direct curses on individuals online is a form of cyberbullying and a criminal offence under the law.     Adejobi made this assertion in a post on […]
admin - December 20, 2024

Chollo king Bans Expensive Weddings And Henna Parties To Preserve Cultural Values

  Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan           In an unprecedented move aimed at preserving the cultural integrity of the Chollo kingdom, the Chollo king, His Majesty Reth kwongo Padiet, has officially announced a ban on extravagant weddings and henna parties.     The decision, made public earlier this week, has sparked […]
admin - December 20, 2024

NIGERIA:FEATURE: Everything You Need to Know About The Ibadan Funfair Stampede

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria           The city of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, was thrown into mourning after the state police on Thursday confirmed the death of 35 minors from a stampede that occurred at a children’s funfair on Wednesday at Bashorun Islamic High School, Ibadan, Oyo State.     […]
admin - December 19, 2024

MALAWI: Malawi Innovators Receive Funding To Boost Innovations

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi            Five innovators from various universities in Malawi have received funding totaling K7 million and K12 million each to support their innovative projects.     The funding was provided through the Unipod Malawi’s Faculty-Student Programme, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).     Mangani […]
admin - December 19, 2024

KENYA: Kenyan President Ruto Nominates Key Figures In Cabinet Reshuffle

            By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            Kenyan President William Ruto has made significant changes to his cabinet, nominating three prominent figures to take up key ministerial positions.     Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo, ex-Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, and former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui are […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: House of Rep Donates N704.9m To Support Nigerians

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         Members of the House of Representatives have collectively donated about N704.9 million from their salaries over the past six months to alleviate the struggles of vulnerable Nigerians.     This initiative was spearheaded by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abass Tajudeen, in response […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N899.50 Against Yuletide

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria          In a bid to offer relief to Nigerians during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of petrol to N899.50 per liter.     The Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, made this […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGRRIA:Court Grants Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello N500m Bail Amid Money Laundering Trial

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted bail to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in the sum of N500 million, as he faces a trial over alleged money laundering involving N110 billion.     Justice Maryann Anenih, who presided over the case on Thursday, […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: State House Allocates N15bn For SUVs, Tyres, And Office Complex In 2025 Budget

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria            The Nigerian State House has proposed a budget of N15.09 billion for the purchase of SUVs, car tyres, and the construction of an office complex for Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants as part of the 2025 Appropriation Bill.     The budget, titled “Budget […]
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