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Month: August 2023

Niger Junta rejects diplomatic outreach from US, UN, AU, ECOWAS

Sources reveal that the junta has gone so far as to close Niger’s airspace, creating a challenge for international mediation and communication. Niger’s junta rebuffed the latest diplomatic efforts by African nations aimed at reinstating constitutional order following the coup on July 26, 2023. The junta’s steadfast refusal to engage in negotiations has garnered global…

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Tinubu appoints 400L student into presidential committee on fiscal policy, tax reforms

She has grown from President of The Tax Club at the University of Ibadan, to a member of the presidential committee on tax reforms. Orire Agbaje, a distinguished 400-level Economics student at the University of Ibadan (UI), has been appointed as a member of the prestigious presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms. The…

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Palliative: Kwara state receives 1,200 bags of rice from FG for distribution

More assistance is on the horizon, as the government anticipates the arrival of three additional truckloads of rice. The Kwara State Government has received a significant donation of 1,200 bags of rice from the Federal Government. This vital assistance was confirmed in an official statement signed by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor…

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Tragic death Pastor Taiwo Odukoya leaves congregation in mourning

The specific cause of his passing remains undisclosed, leaving many members of the church and the community in a state of deep grief and speculation. The beloved Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church (TFOLC), Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has passed away at the age of 67. The news was shared through an official statement…

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Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat ask tribunal to dismiss Rhodes-Vivour’s petition for lack of evidence

Recall that Rhodes-Vivour submitted a petition on April 9, challenging the election outcome on multiple grounds. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, have formally requested the Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal to dismiss the petition lodged by the Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. The incumbent governor and his deputy…

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Lagos LG reduces levies, working days to 3 times a week

This measure is aimed at easing the financial burden on the community. Agege Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State has announced a significant reduction in working days, alongside a decrease in levies paid by traders and residents within the locality. Council Chairman, Chief Ganiyu Egunjobi, made this important announcement in a statement released on…

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Nnamdi Kanu’s family suggests Simon Ekpa has ‘gone mad’

Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Condemns Threats by Finland-Based Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa. The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the prominent leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed their disapproval of the recent actions and statements made by Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. The family members have gone as far as suggesting that Ekpa might…

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ECOWAS imposes travel ban on Niger coup leaders

ECOWAS imposes fresh sanctions on Niger Republic coup leaders. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken decisive action against the leaders of the recent coup in Niger Republic by imposing a series of new sanctions. These sanctions, which were officially announced on Tuesday, August 08, 2023, encompass a travel ban and asset…

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Top 5 happiest cities in Africa in 2023

African cities’ happiness stems from genuine well-being indicators, not imagined scenarios.Vibrant cities like Victoria, Seychelles, and resilient Johannesburg stand as beacons of contentment.Governance, economy, environment, mobility, and unity weave the fabric of happiness in these urban havens. In the bustling tapestry of our vibrant continent, some cities resonate with a unique rhythm of happiness. These…

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Nigeria loses ₦373 billion to gas flaring in first half of 2023

The volume of flared gas has continually increased despite the penalties placed on defaulting companies. The volume of gas flared by oil and gas companies operating in Nigeria has increased to 138.7 million metric standard cubic feet of gas (SCF) in the first half of 2023. The data culled from the Nigerian Oil Spill Monitor,…

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