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Uganda: Opposition National Unity Platform Chairperson Dies in Fatal Accident in South Africa

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The chairperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in South Africa, Timothy Mulindwa has passed on. Mulindwa died on the […]

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Kenya: Ruto Terms Azimio Protests as Undemocratic, Says No Room for Odinga in Govt

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Nairobi — President William Ruto has termed the anti-government protests led by Opposition Chief Raila Odinga as undemocratic. Speaking Monday […]

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UNIUYO new Registrar resumes duty

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The new Registrar of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Mrs Blossom Okorie, has assumed duty as the eighth […]

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FIFA threatens European TV blackout of Women’s World Cup

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

2nd May 2023 FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in […]

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We’ll restore lost glory of Kano civil service – Governor-elect, Yusuf

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Kano State Governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf has promised to checkmate job racketeering to restore the lost glory of the state […]

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Ekpa sends powerful message to governors, Ohaneze Ndigbo, other Igbo elites

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The popular Pro Biafra Agitator, Separatist Simon Ekpa, has sent a powerful message to southeast governors, politicians, cultural, religious, business […]

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South Africa: Higher Load Shedding Stages Back

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

State power utility Eskom has announced that load shedding will be ramped up to higher stages this afternoon (Tuesday) due […]

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Zimbabwe: Thousands Lost Jobs in First Quarter of the Year

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

THE International Labour Organisation (ILO) says a total 100 000 Zimbabweans lost their jobs in the first quarter 2023 alone […]

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Arewa group faults call for ‘unconditional release’ of Kanu

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The Arewa Community in Southern Nigeria has faulted the call for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the […]

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Nigeria lost not making Osinbajo president – Ex-Kano Emir, Sanusi

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has lamented that the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is not Nigeria’s president. Sanusi […]

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May Day: Bauchi Gov, Mohammed promises more opportunities for workers

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

As civil servants and other workers in Bauchi State joined their counterparts across Nigeria to mark this year’s Workers’ Day, […]

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Uganda: Govts Urged to Connect With Their Diasporas for Sustainable Development of the Continent

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

African governments have been urged to connect to Africa’s diaspora for the sustainable development of the continent. The call was […]

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Sudan: Ambassadors Call On Warring Parties to Respect Ceasefire

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Washington — As the conflict in Sudan enters its third week with a shaky cease-fire, the current and former Sudanese […]

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Cameroon: Cameroonian Workers Seek Security, Better Pay On International Labor Day

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Yaounde, Cameroon — In Cameroon, hundreds of thousands of workers marched on the May 1 International Labor Day, calling for […]

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Lagos publishes three sex offenders’ details

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The Lagos State Government on Monday published the details of three adult males convicted for different sexual offences in the […]

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Russian Army evacuating more than 200 people from Sudan 

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

2nd May 2023 Russia’s armed forces said on Tuesday they were evacuating more than 200 people from Sudan on four […]

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May Day: Benue workers decry nonpayment of salaries, pension

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom The Benue State Nigeria Labour Congress Chairman, Terungwa Igbe, has asked the state government to […]

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‘I was very sad’ – Peter Obi replies Wole Soyinka on ‘fascist’ comment

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the February 25 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi has reacted to […]

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SEC blacklists six illegal online trading platforms

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission, a federal government agency, has blacklisted six online trading entities in its recent crackdown on […]

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Sudan: To Stop the Fighting in Sudan, Take Away the Generals’ Money

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

International partners are scrambling to limit the humanitarian disaster created by the fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and […]

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