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5 longest rivers in Africa
By Okafor Mmesoma Africa is home to some of the world’s longest and most important rivers. These waterways stretch across several countries, supporting agriculture, fishing, transportation, hydropower generation and millions
Worker jailed after smashing boss’ home, car over wage dispute
A 27-year-old worker, Lucasz Dabrowski, has been jailed for 17 months after vandalising his employer’s Grade II-listed home and car during a dispute over his wages. Dabrowski reportedly went on
Controlling roaming cows in Abuja not our responsibility – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has said it is not responsible for controlling roaming cattle in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, stating that its intervention would only become necessary when the
Lagos Assembly probes accounts of LGAs, LCDAs
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced consideration of the 2024 Statutory Audit Inspection Report on the accounts of the state’s 20 Local Government Areas, LGAs, and
Mental resilience critical to combat readiness – COAS
The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, urged personnel to develop mental resilience, ethical discipline and strong character to confront contemporary security challenges. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu,
Full list of African countries where cars are made
By Hannah Ogunlabi Africa’s automotive industry is often associated with the assembly of cars belonging to international brands, but several African countries have also developed their own vehicle brands and
Taliban govt defends ban on protest, citing Islamic law
The Taliban government defended on Wednesday its ban on protests that has drawn condemnation from rights groups, saying the order complies with Islamic law. Demonstrations in Afghanistan have been rare
New York City schools ban AI for students from pre-K to Grade 8
New York City Public Schools is set to introduce a sweeping ban on student-facing artificial intelligence tools for pupils from 2-K through eighth grade during the 2026-2027 academic year. The
Tinubu has no power to dictate how states spend subsidy gains — Wike
By Ayobami Okerinde The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu has no power to dictate how state and local governments spend the
Two dead after attack on Saudi oil tanker in Hormuz – Shipping firm
Two Filipino sailors were killed when a Saudi oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company said Wednesday. A Greek security
