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Rwanda: Lawyers for Rwandan Nationals Say UK Deportation Plan Unlawful

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

Cape Town — A plan by Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government to send thousands of Rwandan migrants back home […]

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Kenya: Expect Heavy Rainfall in the Next Seven Days – Meteorological Department

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

Kiambu — The Kenya Meteorological Department Director Dr. David Gikungu has reiterated that the rainfall being experienced over several parts […]

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Armed herdsmen kill soldier, 14 others in Benue

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

Armed herdsmen have reportedly invaded Opaha Community in Edikwu Ward 2 of Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, killing […]

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[JUST IN] Low registration: NECO reschedules 2023 common entrance exams

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

The National Examinations Council on Wednesday announced that it rescheduled the 2023 National Common Entrance Examinations to give states with […]

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Erdoğan suspends election campaign over ‘minor’ health problems

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday cancelled his scheduled election campaign rallies on due to a “minor sickness,’’ the […]

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APC suspends Cross River Commissioner for anti-party activities

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

The All Progressives Congress, APC, executive in Ward 8, Calabar Municipality, Cross River, has suspended Ekpenyong Iso, the state Commissioner […]

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Do not interfere with leadership of 10th Assembly – Former lawmakers warn president-elect, governors

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

A group of former National Assembly members have cautioned against zoning legislative positions alongside those of the Executive arm of […]

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Shehu Sani speaks on stopping Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani has disclosed why the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, should not be stopped […]

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Why we have not congratulated Tinubu – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-political organization has said it is not in a hurry to congratulate President-elect Bola Tinubu. Ohanaeze’s national […]

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Bauchi Assembly approves N65.837bn consolidated 2023 budget for 20LGAs

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

The Bauchi State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed into law the 2023 Consolidated Budget for the 20 local government […]

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Congo-Kinshasa: DRC’s Underage Metal Collectors Fend for Themselves

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo — In Kisangani, a growing number of children are risking stigma, injury and arrest in […]

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South Africa: South Africa Remains a Participant in the International Criminal Court

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

Based on public discussion and pronouncements on South Africa’s participation in the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Presidency wishes to […]

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South Africa: Evacuation of South Africans In Sudan Hits a Snag

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

Cape Town — South African government spokesperson Clayson Monyela has said on Twitter that eight South African nationals who are […]

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Food price inflation remains high globally – World Bank

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

The World Bank says inflation in food prices remains high globally. It made the declaration in its latest Food Security […]

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I retired Perm Sec because he couldn’t calculate gratuities – Gov. Umahi

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

“I retired a permanent secretary in the Ebonyi civil service prematurely because the official could not calculate civil servants’ gratuities,’’ […]

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Sudan conflict: Nigerian govt begins move to evacuate stranded citizens

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

The Federal Government has expressed readiness to evacuate all Nigerian students and other members of the Nigerian community stranded in […]

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NPC ad-hoc staff protest non-payment of allowances in Kano

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

The ad-hoc staff of the National Population Commission, NPC, numbering over 300, protested on Wednesday in Kano due to non-payment […]

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Oyo traditional ruler, Alakufo dies at 107

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

A traditional ruler in Oyo State, the Alakufo of Akufo, is dead. The late Oba Hamed Olabamiji Olatunji Thomas was […]

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South Africa: South African Citizens Stranded in Sudan Safely Cross Into Egypt – DIRCO

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, confirmed on Tuesday that South Africans who were stranded in Sudan have […]

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Zimbabwe: Human Rights Watchdog Slams ‘Authoritarian’ King Mswati III’s Trade Fair Invite

By Ifunanya / April 26, 2023

HUMAN rights defenders Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has blasted the move to invite King Mswati III to officially open […]

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