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Angry youths protest erratic power supply in Osun community

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

Residents of communities in Ife North Local Government have protested erratic electricity supply by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). […]

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Sudan: Stuck in the Crossfire – Civilians Try to Survive As Conflict Between Security Forces Continues

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

Since Saturday morning, Sudanese citizenry has found themselves caught in the crossfire of Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support […]

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Rwanda: Genocidal Rape – How Rwanda Set an International Precedent

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

An estimated 250,000 to 500,000 women and girls were raped in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. For ages, millions […]

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Uganda: Britain’s Got Talent – Uganda’s Ghetto Kids, ‘Angel’ Choirboy Move Judges

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

Britain’s got talent 2023 has officially began. And one of Africa’s famous dance group “The Ghetto Kids” from Uganda decided […]

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A vote against medical service extension bill

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

It now looks like a sin to study medicine in Nigeria. The National Assembly is said to be considering a […]

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Controversy as Olu of Warri installs new Ologbotsere, Ayiri kicks, walks out

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

There was controversy on Sunday as the Olu of Warri Kingdom, HRM Ogiame Atuwatse III installed a new Ologbotsere (Prime […]

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Tinubu does his best work in dead of the night – Fashola

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “very nocturnal.” According to him, […]

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Zimbabwe: I Have Been Beaten for My Appearance and Sexuality – LGBTIQ+ Member

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

Most residents of Harare consider the city’s downtown a jungle, a no-go area where only those with an appetite for […]

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South Africa: Zulu King Gets Presidential Protection

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

There is still a very real threat to the life of AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. The South African government has […]

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South Africa: Mathanga Takes Gold in Two Oceans Half Marathon

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

South African national champion Mbuleli Mathanga, 29, left his mark on the prestigious Two Oceans half marathon in Cape Town, […]

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US, UK seek end to violence in Sudan

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

Britain and the United States called Monday for an “immediate cessation” of violence in Sudan, where fighting between the army […]

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Tinubu: Governance is not about sainthood, says Fashola

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Sunday, said several allegations levelled against the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, were […]

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Pastor calls nationwide prayers for BBNaija’s Ebuka over alleged looming danger

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

A Rivers-based pastor has called for nationwide prayers for Big Brother Naija, BBNaija reality show host, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, ahead […]

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Adamawa election: INEC fumes as angry residents beat, strip Commissioner naked

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commissioner, INEC, has called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those who brutalized one of […]

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Sudan: ‘There Are Blasts, There Is Heavy Gunfire’

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

The International Committee of the Red Cross warned Sunday that fighting in densely populated areas in Sudan is putting the […]

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Nigeria: House Majority Leader Ado Doguwa, Who Is Facing Murder Charges, Re-Elected

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

Mr Doguwa, is now a member-elect for the fifth term. The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhasan Doguwa, […]

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Nigeria: Results On INEC Portal Show Peter Obi, Not Tinubu, Won in Rivers

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

Mr Tinubu was declared winner of the election in Rivers. Atiku came second while Peter Obi came third. The candidate […]

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Why global value chain is important for job creation – Okonjo-Iweala

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

At the ongoing World Bank/International Monetary Fund Spring meetings in Washington DC, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, explained […]

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2023 Polls: Anger, controversies as BIVAS fails to make difference

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

The 2023 general elections have come and gone but the controversies that came with it will linger for months, if […]

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Lagos, Ondo, Bayelsa lead states in rising inflation

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2023

www.shutterstock.com Ondo, Bayelsa and Lagos states recorded the highest rate of inflation in March 2023. This was according to the […]

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