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admin - July 3, 2025

MALI: Junta Secures Open-Ended Rule As Country Edges Closer To Authoritarianism

By Onoja Baba, Africa Mali’s ruling junta has taken a significant step away from democratic governance, as the country’s transitional parliament on Thursday approved a bill granting junta leader General Assimi Goita a renewable five-year term, without an election. The bill, passed by the 147-member National Transitional Council, effectively legitimizes Goita’s hold […]

admin - July 3, 2025

NIGERIA: Don’t Break The Law, President Tinubu Warns Nigerians In Saint Lucia

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians living in Saint Lucia to remain law-abiding and continue to be good ambassadors of their home country. “My plea to you all: continue to be of good behaviour, don’t break the law,” the President said while addressing Nigerians on Wednesday at […]

admin - July 3, 2025

SPORTS: Liverpool Star Diogo Jota Dies In Car Crash

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Liverpool Football Club and the global football community have been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota in a car accident in Spain. Jota, aged 28, reportedly died on the spot after a fatal crash that occurred on the A-52 motorway, at kilometre […]

admin - July 3, 2025

South Sudan Invests $58 Million In Education Project To Enhance Basic Learning ‎

‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎In a significant step towards improving education in the country, the Government of South Sudan, through the Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MoGEI), has announced a $58 million initiative aimed at transforming basic education over the next four years. This program, backed by the Global […]

admin - July 3, 2025

NIGERIA: NMA Gives FG 21-day Ultimatum, Threatens Strike Over Salary Circular

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Nigerian Medical Association has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address its concerns over a new circular on medical allowances or face a nationwide strike. At a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, the NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, described the circular […]

admin - July 2, 2025

NIGERIA: Atiku, Obi, Others Rally in Abuja For ADC Coalition Launch

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigerian political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, on Wednesday attended the official launch of a new opposition coalition at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. Other key attendees included former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai; former Rivers State […]

admin - July 2, 2025

NIGERIA: Skin Bleaching Craze Puts Nigerians At Risk Of Cancer, NAFDAC Warns

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The growing obsession with skin-lightening in Nigeria may be turning deadly, as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a fresh warning about the dangers of using bleaching creams containing more than 2% hydroquinone. The caution comes amid rising concerns over the […]

admin - July 2, 2025

South Sudan Revenue Authority Launches Door-To-Door Taxpayer Registration To Enhance Revenue Collection ‎

‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) has initiated a door-to-door taxpayer registration campaign in Juba City aimed at maximizing revenue collection efforts. This initiative seeks to reach out to businesses, service providers, and self-employed individuals throughout the capital. ‎ ‎To streamline the registration process, Juba City […]

admin - July 2, 2025

NIGERIA: Dangote Cuts Petrol Price to N840, Expands Marketer Network

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos zoom Dangote Refinery has slashed the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N880 to N840 per litre, effective June 30, as more independent marketers join its distribution network. The price cut, confirmed by Group spokesperson Anthony Chiejina, follows recent volatility in global crude markets and […]

admin - July 2, 2025

NIGERIA: David Mark Becomes Opposition Coalition Interim Chairman, Resigns From PDP Ahead Of 2027

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Former Senate President David Mark has officially resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending decades-long loyalty to the party, as he moves to join forces with a new opposition coalition where a source revealed he serves as interim chairman. In a letter dated June 27 […]