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admin - November 21, 2024

Kenyan President Ruto Cancels Adani Group Deals

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the immediate cancellation of the Adani Group’s planned takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In addition, the President directed the termination of a signed deal between the Adani Group and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (Ketraco). Speaking during […]

admin - November 21, 2024

NIGERIA: Reno Omokri Faults Nigerias’ Double Standards on Taxes And Tithes

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Nigerian Former Presidential aide and social commentator, Reno Omokri, has criticised Nigerians for what he described as a double standard in their attitudes toward paying taxes and tithes. In a statement shared on social media, Omokri questioned why many Nigerians demand accountability from the government […]

admin - November 21, 2024

NIGERIA: Senate Approves $2.2 Billion Loan For 2024 Budget Deficit

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The Nigerian Senate has approved a $2.2 billion loan request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make up for the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. During Tuesday’s plenary, the decision followed a report presented by the Senate Committee on Local and […]

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 […]