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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, […]

admin - July 31, 2024

South African Police Rescues Kidnapped Teen Girl

By: Thandeka Kosa, South Africa A 14-year-old girl alleged to be a victim of a kidnapping syndicate, was on Tuesday rescued by South African Police Service (SAPS) in Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa. The girl was allegedly kidnapped in Kriel, Mpumalanga on 22nd July 2024. The acting Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga, […]

admin - July 30, 2024

Church Of Nigeria Frowns Against Church Of England’s Approval Of Same-Sex Marriage

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The General Synod of the Church of England has come under condemnation from the Church of Nigeria, following its recent approval of the “Living in Love and Faith Liturgy”. The Church of Nigeria, disapproving of the move, described it as a departure from Biblical teachings. The decision authorizes blessings […]

admin - July 30, 2024

Nigeria – Police Release Man Who Attempted Suicide

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) have reportedly released on bail condition, Mr. Shuaibu Yushau, who attempted committing on a broadcast mast. Recall that Shuaibu had climbed the Aso radio broadcast mass in Katampe, Abuja, on July 8th to commit suicide but was rescued and arrested. He was later […]