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admin - August 3, 2024

Nigeria – Charly Boy Commends #EndBadGovernance Protest Organisers

By Utebor Paul   Singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has commended the organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest that began on 1st August.   Charly Boy, who made this known through his “X” account, formerly known as Twitter, stated that the salvation of Nigeria lies in the hands of its youth.   He […]
admin - August 3, 2024

Nigeria – Six Protesters Killed by Police in Suleja Amid Nationwide Protests Against Bad Governance

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria   Six protesters have been reportedly shot dead in Suleja by the Niger State Police Command, with several others wounded in the ongoing nationwide protest of bad governance in Nigeria.   According to reports, the victims were shot and killed on the spot while the police were trying to disperse some […]
admin - August 3, 2024

Kenya confirms first Mpox case

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya   Kenya has confirmed its first Mpox case at a Taita Taveta border point with Tanzania. The virus was detected in an individual, reportedly a long-distance truck driver, who was travelling from Uganda to Rwanda through Kenya.   The infection, which is caused by the monkeypox virus, spreads through close contact, […]
admin - August 1, 2024

South African Police Arrests 5 Suspected Arm Robbers In Possession Of Toy Guns At Vaal Mall

By: Thandeka Kosa, South Africa   The South African Police Service (SAPS), on Monday, arrested five suspects in connection with a dramatic robbery that happened at Vaal Mall.   The suspects, two males and three females, were arrested for using toy guns for the robbery. They were detained and arraigned in court.   According to […]
admin - August 1, 2024

Nigerian governor, Fubara offers protesters “pure water money”

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria   The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has offered the EndBadGovernance protesters in Port Harcourt Government House “pure water” money.   Fubara made the offer on Thursday while addressing the protesters in the state.   His offer of money for pure water and his plea for the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstrators […]
admin - August 1, 2024

Nigeria – UNILAG Postpones Exams Amid Planned Protests, Urges Calm and Vigilance

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria   Following the planned protests slated to begin on August 1st, the management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has postponed its ongoing 2023/2024 second semester examination.   According to a statement issued by Mrs. Adejoke Alaga-Ibrahem, head of the communication unit of the school, a new schedule for all the […]
admin - July 31, 2024

Nigerian Senate President Mocks Planned Protests

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria   In an address to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) delegates in Rivers State, Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that planned protests in the country would have little effect on government leaders, suggesting they would continue their activities undisturbed.   “Those who want to protest can protest but […]
admin - July 31, 2024

WHO Reports: 19 Million Girls Face Intimate Partner Violence Before Age 20

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria   The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that nearly 19 million teenage girls will have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence by the age of 20.   The statistics are part of a new analysis published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health.   Dr. Pascale Allotey, Director […]
admin - July 31, 2024

Kenya – ‘I’m ready to serve in President Ruto’s government – Wycliffe Oparanya

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya   Former Kakamega Governor, Wycliffe Oparanya, has said he will resign as Orange Democratic movement (ODM) deputy party leader after vetting for the Cabinet Secretary position.   Oparanya declared that he was ready to serve in the government of national unity after President William Ruto nominated him as Cooperatives and (Micro […]
admin - July 31, 2024

Kenya – ‘I’m Not A Madman To Sell Kenya’s Airport’ – President Ruto Denies

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya   President William Ruto has denied claims making rounds on social media, alleging his plans to sell the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).   According to reports the government planned to sell the airport to an Asian investor, this led to protests from Kenyans, particularly the Gen Z youths.   However, […]
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