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Guinean Authorities Seize Marijuana
HealthNews

Guinean Authorities Seize 456 Kilogrammes of Marijuana In Boussoura, Arrest Suspect

Guinean Special Services for the Fight Against Drugs and Organised Crime announced the seizure of 456 kilogrammes of marijuana on Wednesday. The operation...

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Niger Authorities Take Control of French Uranium Subsidiary Somaïr

Nigerien authorities have taken operational control of Somaïr, a French uranium giant Orano subsidiary, the company confirmed in a press release. This shows...

Namibia Female President
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ICYMI: Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, Elected Namibia’s First Female President

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia’s president after securing 57 per cent of the votes in an election that extended the South...

Senate Passes Bill Establishing South-West Development Commission
FinanceNews

Senate Suspends Action on Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill Following Public Backlash

The Senate has suspended action on the controversial tax reform bill following public backlash and widespread opposition. The suspension includes public hearings until...

customs officers in viral video
NewsSecurity

Customs Officers Arrested for Brutalising Badagry Residents in Viral Video

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command has identified and arrested two of its officers involved in the maltreatment of individuals in...

The Cost of Speaking Truth to Power in Nigeria
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Dele Files Suit at Lagos Court Challenging His Abduction Over Alleged Defamation of Afe Babalola

Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has filed a suit at the Lagos State High Court contesting his abduction and detention by...

Disability Nigeria’s Failing Infrastructure
Human RightsNews

“I Was Carried Upstairs to Attend Class” – Disability Advocate’s Video Exposes Nigeria’s Failing Infrastructure, Lack of Inclusion

A video shared by a Disability Advocate and a Nguvu Change Leader, Adaobi Chuma-Okeke, on social media the day before the International Day...

The Cost of Speaking Truth to Power in Nigeria
Human RightsNews

Dele Farotimi Sent to Remand By Ekiti Court After Abduction by Police

Human rights lawyer and social critic Dele Farotimi has been remanded in prison custody following his arrest and subsequent prosecution by the Nigerian...

Nigeria’s External borrowing
FinanceNews

Despite Promises, Civil Servants and NYSC Members Yet to Receive N70,000 Minimum Wage

Many civil servants, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, and interns have not received the promised N70,000 minimum wage despite repeated assurances. This...

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Nigerian Immigration Officers Shun Directives, Vow to Embark on Strike Over Unpaid Arrears

Despite warnings from authorities, some personnel of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have declared their intent to go ahead with a nationwide strike...

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EFCC Names Emefiele, Associates as Owners of Forfieted 753-Duplex Estate

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has linked the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the...

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South Koreans Demand President’s Resignation for Martial Law Declaration

South Koreans march in mass to protest at the presidential palace, demanding the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol. On Tuesday, the president...