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Africa: The Concerning Economic Squeeze On Sub-Saharan Africa

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

Cape Town — Growth for Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to decelerate in 2023, for the second time in a row. According […]

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Morocco: Morocco Appeals Court Imposes Tougher Jail Terms in Child Rape Case

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

Three defendants accused of repeatedly raping an 11-year-old Moroccan girl have been sentenced to between 10 and 20 years behind […]

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Uganda: Activists Brace for Ratification of Harsh Anti-Homosexuality Bill

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

The president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, recently called on Africa to “save the world from homosexuality”, suggesting he would sign […]

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Rivers Police arrest child trafficking syndicate, rescue two children

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

The Rivers State Police Command said its operatives have arrested a child trafficking syndicate which included three women operating within […]

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I haven’t endorsed any aspirants for Speaker – Gbajabiamila

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has denied endorsing any aspirant for the speakership position of the 10th House of Representatives. Mr Gbajabiamila, […]

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Aviation workers to embark on 2-day warning strike Monday

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

Aviation workers’ unions will embark on a two-day strike from Monday over the alleged failure to implement the conditions of […]

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Plateau Governor-Elect, Mutfwang promises youth inclusion in governance

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

As Governor-Elect of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang warms up to take over the baton of governance from Simon Lalong on […]

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Zamfara Assembly extends LG Sole Administrators’ tenure to May 29

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

The State House of Assembly has received an executive request for an extension of the Local Government Sole Administrators’ tenure […]

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CBN to clear up dormant account balances, unclaimed funds

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria has stated that banks transfer funds in accounts that have been dormant for at least […]

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Ghana: Refusal to File Annual Return, Financial Statement – ORC ‘Blacklists’ 2,812 Churches

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

The names of 2,812 churches, clubs, unions and associations are to be removed from the register of companies. The Registrar […]

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Africa: Should Internet Access Be Declared a Basic Human Right?

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

United Nations — The United Nations defines human rights as “rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, […]

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Africa: Vulnerable Countries Need Action On Loss and Damage Today and Not At COPs to Come #AfricaClimateHope

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

Bulawayo — In March 2023, more than 600 people died in Malawi after Tropical Cyclone Freddy dumped heavy rain, flooding […]

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Fire razes 200 shops in Rivers market

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

Goods and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed when fire gutted over 200 shops at the Ojoto market in […]

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JUST IN: PDP youth group demands review of 2023 election performance

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

A youth group affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party, The PDP Young Democrats, has called for the immediate review of […]

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Rerun: Kano governor-elect cautions Ganduje against use of public funds

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

The Kano State Gov.-elect, Malam Abba Yusuf, has again issued a Public Advisory on the alleged use of public funds […]

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NASS transmits Peace Corps Bill to Buhari for assent

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

The National Assembly has forwarded to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent, the harmonised version of the bill on the Nigerian […]

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NNPCL explains payment of billion-naira gratuity to Mele Kyari, others while still in ‘active service’

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has explained why it paid gratuities to its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele […]

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Lagos extends registration for Basic Education Certificate Examination

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

The Lagos State Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for the registration of the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination […]

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UK Immigration arrest: Why Peter Obi should sue Buhari govt – Atiku’s camp

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

The camp of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said the Labour Party, LP, flag bearer, […]

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Kenya: 4 People Starve to Death, 11 Hospitalised in Shocking Religious Cult

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2023

Nairobi — Four people were found dead and eleven others were hospitalized in Kilifi, Kenya after being rescued from a […]

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