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Kenya: Authorities Close Popular Nairobi Club on Noise Pollution Complaints

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

Nairobi — The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has closed down Oyster Bay, a popular fast food and entertainment joint […]

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UNICAL bans short skirts, handless gowns, others on campus

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

The Service Compact with All Nigerian Directorate of the University of Calabar has banned indecent dressing among students and staff […]

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DTCA to partner NYSC on national development

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

The Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa has expressed interest in forming a partnership with the National Youth Service Corps […]

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66,003 Imo residents covered by healthcare insurance — Govt

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma The Imo State Government on Friday disclosed that a total of 66,003 people were enjoying […]

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Peter Obi donates N10m to Christian university in Anambra

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi on Thursday, donated N10 million to the Paul University in Awka, Anambra. […]

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NEMA headquarters will be ready by April 21 – Minister

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, on Thursday, said the National Emergency Management Agency, […]

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Gunmen abduct former Nasarawa deputy governor

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

The Police Command in Nassarawa State has confirmed the abduction by gunmen of a former Deputy Governor of the state, […]

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Tinubu: Why LP’s Datti-Ahmed wasn’t arrested over recent comment – Ex-DSS Director, Ejiofor

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

Mike Ejiofor, a former Director of the Department of State Services, DSS, has given a reason why the security agency […]

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I’ll increase Shariah courtrooms in Kwara – New Grand Khadi, Justice Kamaldeen

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

The Kwara State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Justice Abdullateef Kamaldeen as the substantive Grand Khadi. The […]

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Nigeria: Nigeria Secures $800 Million Ahead of Fuel Subsidy Removal

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

Nigeria has secured an $800 million relief package from the World Bank to help cushion the impact of a plan […]

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Rwanda: Reflecting On Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Guterres Urges All Nations to Stand Firm Against Rising Hate, Intolerance

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

As the world marks the grim anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, during which Hutu and […]

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Ethiopia: More Than 90 Foreign Nationals, Locals Detained for Alleged ‘Illegal Exploitation’ of Gold

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

Security and Intelligence Joint Task Force announced detaining more than 90 foreign nationals and their local associates for allegedly engaging […]

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Expert projects drop in March inflation figure

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives Limited, Mr. Bismarck Rewane The Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company, Bismarck Rewane, has […]

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Primate Ayodele names states where elected governors will be sacked

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday revealed the states where some elected governors can […]

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Taraba: ALGON fires back as colleague hits Gov Ishaku over insecurity

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

The Taraba state chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has refuted claims by its former member, […]

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Chimamanda Adichie’s letter fiction inspired by Peter Obi loss – Bayo Onanuga

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

One of the chief spokespersons for the Tinubu, Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga, has urged Joe Biden, the president […]

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BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap Nasarawa ex-deputy Governor, Onje

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

A former deputy governor of Nasarawa State, Prof Onje Gye-wado has been kidnapped by daredevil gunmen. Media Talk Africa gathered […]

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Rwanda: 29 Years Later, Sports Restore Hope for Genocide Survivors, Reunite Rwandans

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

After the tragic 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, sports are one of the social events that have played a role […]

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Mozambique: Vaccination Against Cholera Reaches 1.1 Million People

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

Maputo — About 92 per cent of the target figure of 1,277,539 people have been vaccinated against cholera in the […]

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South Africa: SANRAL Appeals to Road Users to End Road Carnage This Easter Weekend – South African News Briefs – April 7, 2023

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2023

SANRAL Appeals to Road Users to End Road Carnage This Easter Weekend The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has […]

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