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  • Omah Lay: Afrobeats for Yorubas in Lagos, Others Shut Out

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Omah Lay: Afrobeats for Yorubas in Lagos, Others Shut Out

    Nigerian singer Omah Lay has ignited debate within the music industry after stating that the Afrobeats genre is predominantly dominated by artists from Lagos and the Yoruba ethnic group, creating significant barriers for musicians from […]

  • Germany Releases Oil Reserve as Global Energy Costs Soar

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Germany Releases Oil Reserve as Global Energy Costs Soar

    Germany will release a portion of its strategic petroleum reserves to help counter rising global oil prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, Economy and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche announced on Wednesday. The […]

  • Tinubu approves 150 medical staff for correctional centres.

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Tinubu approves 150 medical staff for correctional centres.

    Nigeria’s federal government has approved the immediate employment of 150 medical personnel—50 doctors and 100 nurses—to address critical shortages in the nation’s correctional centres’ hospitals. Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the plan on Tuesday, […]

  • Electoral Act 2026 Criminalizes Dual Party Membership

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Electoral Act 2026 Criminalizes Dual Party Membership

    The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed an amendment to the Electoral Act, introducing criminal penalties for citizens who maintain membership in more than one political party simultaneously. The amendment, approved during plenary on Wednesday, […]

  • Oil Prices Jump 4% on Hormuz Blockade Supply Fears

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil Prices Jump 4% on Hormuz Blockade Supply Fears

    Crude oil prices surged by nearly 4 percent on Wednesday afternoon, driven by mounting concerns over potential supply disruptions following reports of a blockage at the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the […]

  • Life Sentence for DR Congo FECOFA President in Corruption

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Life Sentence for DR Congo FECOFA President in Corruption

    A court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced the head of the national football federation to life in prison following a major corruption investigation, in a landmark ruling aimed at overhauling the sport’s […]

  • NERC Orders Grid Permits for Private Transmission Substations

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on NERC Orders Grid Permits for Private Transmission Substations

    The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given private transmission substations connected to the national grid 45 days to obtain permits, in a move aimed at strengthening oversight and improving grid stability. In a public […]

  • Japan Releases Oil Reserves Monday to Ease Gasoline Prices

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Japan Releases Oil Reserves Monday to Ease Gasoline Prices

    Japan will begin releasing oil from its strategic petroleum reserves as early as Monday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced, in a direct response to supply concerns sparked by the conflict in the Middle East. The […]

  • Soldiers in Johannesburg fight gang violence, illegal mining

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Soldiers in Johannesburg fight gang violence, illegal mining

    South African soldiers were deployed on the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday, marking the first major implementation of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plan to utilise the military in combating gang violence and illegal mining. This action […]

  • Timaya: Children Out of Wedlock Better, Marriage Fails

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Timaya: Children Out of Wedlock Better, Marriage Fails

    Nigerian Afrobeats artist Timaya has generated public discussion after stating that having children outside of marital unions is preferable, claiming that marriage “doesn’t work.” The comment, made in a widely shared video clip, contrasts with […]

  • KLM Cancels Dubai Flights Until March 28 Due to War

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on KLM Cancels Dubai Flights Until March 28 Due to War

    KLM Suspends Dubai Flights Until March 28 Amid Regional Safety Concerns Dutch flag carrier KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai through March 28, citing ongoing safety concerns related to military conflict in the Middle […]

  • Gaza Trash Crisis Threatens Health of 2 Million People

    By Ifunanya | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Gaza Trash Crisis Threatens Health of 2 Million People

    A mounting waste crisis in the Gaza Strip is threatening public health, with over two million residents surrounded by accumulating garbage and debris amidst widespread destruction. The situation persists despite a fragile ceasefire that began […]

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