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admin - October 1, 2024

Nigeria – President Tinubu’s Bold Promise Or Empty Assurance? Nigerians Question The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       In his 2024 Independence Day speech, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reassured Nigerians that his administration’s reforms are showing progress, despite the country’s rising cost of living and security challenges.   Speaking to the nation on the 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, Tinubu called for patience, promising a brighter […]
admin - October 1, 2024

Idris Elba playing Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart, why will anyone disagree?

By Jumoke Ogbe, Nigeria       There have been mixed reactions to the choice of Idris Elba a famous British based actor playing the part of Okonkwo in the making of Chinua Achebe’s famous book, Things Fall Apart into a movie.   Idris Elba is a world-renowned actor who has starred in various movies […]
admin - October 1, 2024

Nigeria – Kwankwaso Describes NNPP As Fastest Growing Party, Criticizes PDP And APC

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria       Former Kano State Governor and National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has described NNPP as the fastest-growing political party in the country.   He made this statement on Monday during the 7th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja. […]
admin - October 1, 2024

Nigeria – Minister Of Interior Inaugurates Panel To Investigate Bobrisky’s Allegations Against NCoS

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria       Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has inaugurated an independent panel to investigate allegations made against the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) by Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky.   Recall that a phone recording of Bobrisky was leaked by social media activist, Martins Otse, also known […]
admin - October 1, 2024

Nigeria – Text of national broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the 64th Independence anniversary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria October 1, 2024.

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria         Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your […]
admin - September 30, 2024

Kenya – Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir Denies Involvement in Blogger Assault Case, Reveals Threats To Family

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya       Mombasa Governor, Abdulswamad Nassir, on Monday issued a statement doubling down on his innocence amid ongoing investigations into the brutal sexual assault of Mombasa blogger Bruce John.   The governor held a press briefing at his office on Monday shortly after the release of his right-hand man – […]
admin - September 30, 2024

Nigeria – VeryDarkMan, Lawyer Appear Before Rep Over EFCC-Bobrisky Bribery Allegation

By Onoja Baba, Paul Utebor, Nigeria   Social critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), arrived at the National Assembly today to attend the investigative hearing into bribery allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and social media personality Bobrisky.   Recall that VeryDarkMan posted a video on his social media […]
admin - September 30, 2024

Lebanon – Mikati Urges Ceasefire Amid Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Conflict, Meets French Envoy in Beirut

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria       Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.   Mikati made the appeal during a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Beirut on Monday.   According to a statement from his office, Mikati stressed that […]
admin - September 30, 2024

Nigeria – Regional System of Government, Some Senators do not Agree with the Idea

By Jumoke Ogbe, Abuja Nigeria         The Nigerian senate committee on constitution review has embarked on a two-day retreat on regional governance in Nigeria. This retreat is to see if the proposed system of regional governance can be added to the Nigerian Constitutional Review.   It should be noted that the country […]
admin - September 30, 2024

Nigeria: APGA Candidates, Chibueze, 20 Others Sweep All LGAs in Anambra LG Poll

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       The All-Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has emerged victorious in the September 28, local government elections in Anambra State, sweeping all 21 chairmanship seats and 326 councillorship positions across the state’s local government areas.   Chibueze Ofobuike, one of the newly elected chairmen, took to social media to celebrate […]
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