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Buhari Disowns ‘In-Law’ Wanted for $65m Fraud
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the fugitive, Gimba Yau Kumo, declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practics Commission (ICPC) over an alleged $65 million fraud is no longer his
Nigeria: Self-confessed Murderer Gives Version of What Led to Death of Job Seeker Umoren
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command in Nigeria’s South-South has paraded Uduak Frank Akpan, the killer of a job seeker, Iniubong Umoren, to dismiss rumour of his death in
Somalia Makes Plans to Mitigate Impact of Kenya Flight Ban
Somalia says it’s making efforts to mitigate the impact of Kenya’s decision to suspend flights to and from the country. The country’s transport minister, Duran Ahmed Farah said he had
Kenya’s Court Blocks Constitutional Change in Scathing Verdict For President Kenyatta
Kenya’s High Court has blocked a government-backed plan to make fundamental changes to the country’s constitution. The judgement is arguably the most significant ruling by Kenyan courts since President Uhuru
Special Report: Why Recycling Isn’t the Solution to Lagos’ Plastic Pollution Problem
Currently, plastic is at the top of the international agenda for waste management. Recent studies have expressed concerns over the impact of plastic waste, marine plastic litter, and microplastics. They’ve
Buhari Receives Deby, Nigeria Assures Chad of Support in Return to Constitutional Order
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged Nigeria’s support to ensure the Republic of Chad stabilizes and return to constitutional order. The Nigerian leader stated this on Friday at the State House, Abuja, while hosting
Kenya’s High Court Rules President Kenyatta’s Constitution Reform Bid as Illegal
Kenya’s High Court has ruled a drive by President Uhuru Kenyatta to change the constitution as illegal, stopping a move critics say was designed to check his deputy, whom he
Umoren Murder: Niger Delta Minister Akpabio Threatens Journalist Hundeyin with Lawsuit
A Nigerian Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Godswill Akpabio and his wife Ekaete Akpabio have distanced themselves from killers of a 26-year-old female job seeker, Iniubong Umoren after they were linked to the criminals by investigative
Zambia Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Elections
Zambia has dissolved its parliament exactly ninety days before the South African country’s upcoming general election. The house held its last sitting on Wednesday and the clerk announced that it would formally dissolve on Friday. The
Nigeria: Christian Association Urges Islamic Council to Caution Extremists
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) to caution those it described as extremists, who are not well-grounded in the faith
