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  • Trump and Epstein Case: House Subpoena, Blocked Docs Fuel Scrutiny

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump and Epstein Case: House Subpoena, Blocked Docs Fuel Scrutiny

    The controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s case files intensified this week as U.S. political leaders faced mounting scrutiny over their potential connections to the deceased financier. A House Oversight subcommittee voted Wednesday to subpoena the Department […]

  • Brazil Joins South Africa in ICJ Genocide Case Over Gaza Actions

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Brazil Joins South Africa in ICJ Genocide Case Over Gaza Actions

    Brazil is finalizing its formal intervention in South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), according to a Wednesday announcement by the country’s foreign ministry. The case, initiated by South […]

  • Senate OKs Oil & Gas Hospital in Delta for Workers, Communities

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Senate OKs Oil & Gas Hospital in Delta for Workers, Communities

    The Nigerian Senate approved legislation on Tuesday to establish a Federal Oil and Gas Hospital in Benikrukru, Delta State, marking a significant step toward addressing long-standing healthcare gaps in one of the nation’s most resource-rich […]

  • ‘Implementation’ – Electricity customers finger major problem with tariff reduction in Enugu

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on ‘Implementation’ – Electricity customers finger major problem with tariff reduction in Enugu

    Electricity consumers have raised major concerns with the recent Band A electricity tariff cut announcement by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission. Recall that EERC issued a multi-year tariff mandating MainPower, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, to […]

  • Angolan Literature Makes History: Two Finalists at Sankofa 2025

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Angolan Literature Makes History: Two Finalists at Sankofa 2025

    In a historic milestone for Angolan literature, two works from the southern African nation have been named finalists for the 2025 Sankofa Book Awards, among the continent’s most esteemed literary honors. This marks the first […]

  • Rwanda’s Kagame Replaces Prime Minister in Surprise Cabinet Move

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Rwanda’s Kagame Replaces Prime Minister in Surprise Cabinet Move

    President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has made an unexpected leadership change, dismissing Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente on Wednesday after nearly seven years in office. The swift transition saw Justin Nsengiyumva, deputy governor of the National […]

  • Niger State Cholera Outbreak: 13 Dead, 130 Ill from Contaminated Rainwater

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Niger State Cholera Outbreak: 13 Dead, 130 Ill from Contaminated Rainwater

    A deadly cholera outbreak has claimed 13 lives and hospitalized 130 individuals across 16 local government areas in Niger State, northern Nigeria, officials confirmed. With 253 cases reported as of the latest update, the regions […]

  • Mercury vs Dream: Lone WNBA Wednesday Conference Showdown

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Mercury vs Dream: Lone WNBA Wednesday Conference Showdown

    The Atlanta Dream and Phoenix Mercury are set to clash in a high-stakes WNBA matchup on Wednesday night, marking their first encounter of the 2024 season and the league’s sole game of the day. The […]

  • Battle over electricity tariff cut ranges as state commissioners back Enugu regulator

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Battle over electricity tariff cut ranges as state commissioners back Enugu regulator

    The controversy over electricity tariff reduction in states rages on as the state electricity commissioners on Wednesday backed the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission’s decision to cut Band A customers’ tariffs. The Forum of Commissioners for […]

  • They can’t even pay minimum wage – Nigerian govt on reduction of electricity tariff in states

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on They can’t even pay minimum wage – Nigerian govt on reduction of electricity tariff in states

    The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that state governments may not have the capacity to carry the burden of electricity subsidies for Band A electricity consumers. Bolaji Tunji, the spokesman of the Minister of […]

  • Naira records three straight depreciations against dollar as foreign reserves drop

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Naira records three straight depreciations against dollar as foreign reserves drop

    Nigeria’s naira continued its depreciation streak against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday for the third straight time this week. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange data disclosed that the naira […]

  • Niger Commissioner’s Ex-Wife Accuses Ex of Abuse, Custody Threats

    By Ifunanya | July 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Niger Commissioner’s Ex-Wife Accuses Ex of Abuse, Custody Threats

    A Nigerian woman has publicly accused her ex-husband, a high-ranking state official, of ongoing intimidation and attempts to undermine her custody of their two children following a contentious divorce. Hadiza Ali-Musa, 38, claims Yakubu M. […]

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