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admin - September 16, 2024

Nigeria: INEC Rejects Call For Removal Of Wike’s Relative As Edo REC Ahead Of 2024 Guber Poll

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria With the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has turned down the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) request for the redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha. The PDP had expressed concerns over Onuoha’s ties to the […]

admin - September 16, 2024

Nigeria – Alleged illegal mining: EFCC Detains Five Chinese Nationals

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained five Chinese nationals suspected of illegal mining activities in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the EFCC spokesman, Mr Dele Oyewale confirmed that the arrests were […]

admin - September 16, 2024

Nigeria – Dangote, NNPC Disagree Over Petrol Price As Fuel To Sell For N1,019 per Litre in Borno, N950 in Lagos

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria A pricing disagreement has emerged between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Dangote Refinery over the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The NNPC has announced that the price of petrol sourced from Dangote Refinery will exceed N1,000 per liter in […]

admin - September 15, 2024

Nigeria: 4 Dead, 36 Hospitalized as Cholera Hits Yola In Adamawa State

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria A suspected cholera outbreak has claimed four lives and left 36 others hospitalized in Yola-North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. The tragic news was confirmed by the Executive Chairman of the Council, Mr. Jibrin Ibrahim, during a visit to the victims at the Infectious Disease Control […]

admin - September 15, 2024

Kenya – We Will Change Kenya I Have No Doubt In My Mind – President Ruto

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenyan President, William Ruto, has hit back at critics who have cast doubt on his ability to deliver on the Kenya Kwanza promises. Speaking during a church service at Stewards Revival Pentecostal Church in Nairobi on Sunday, Ruto said he was optimistic that his administration would change the […]

admin - September 15, 2024

Nigeria – Sowore Speaks After His Release From Detention

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Omoyele Sowore, a Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate, has finally spoken after his arrest at the Lagos state airport. Recall that Sowore was arrested upon his arrival at the Lagos state airport on Sunday. Speaking after his release, Sowore expressed his commitment to Nigeria, stating, “I […]

admin - September 15, 2024

Osimhen Climbs Stand To Celebrate With Galatasaray Fans After Impressive Debut

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian star striker Victor Osimhen has made an instant impact both on and off the field in Turkey, captivating Galatasaray fans with a memorable celebration after his debut match on Sunday. The 25-year-old forward, who recently joined the Turkish Super Lig giants in a highly anticipated transfer, […]

admin - September 15, 2024

Nigeria – President Tinubu To Return To Nigeria Today

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria In a statement on Saturday by the special adviser on information and strategy to the president, Bayo Onanuga, it was disclosed that President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja today, following a two-week trip to China and the United Kingdom (UK). President Bola Tinubu recently embarked on a […]

admin - September 15, 2024

Messi Returns From Injury To Net Two Goals In Four Minutes For Inter Miami

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Lionel Messi made a stunning return from injury on Saturday, scoring two goals within four minutes while assisting to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer (MLS). Messi, who had been sidelined since injuring his right ankle during Argentina’s Copa […]

admin - September 15, 2024

Nigeria – Edo No Be Lagos’ Atiku Declared During PDP Rally In Edo State

By Utebor Paul Nigerian Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on Edo State residents to remain resolute in protecting their votes as the gubernatorial election draws near. Speaking at the grand finale of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) campaign rally in Ekemwan, Benin City, on Saturday, Atiku urged supporters to stay […]