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Guinea’s Military Chief Doumbouya Elevates Himself to Army General
Guinea’s Junta Leader Elevates Himself to General Amid Ongoing Military Rule
In a significant move within the coup-stricken West African nation of Guinea, junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya has promoted himself to the rank of army general during a ceremony … Continue Reading
Pregnant Women To Enjoy Free Emergency Transportation -FG
Federal Government to Provide Free Emergency Transport Services for 1.7 Million Pregnant Women in Rural Areas
Bauchi state, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to deliver free emergency transportation services to 1.7 million pregnant women residing in rural … Continue Reading
FG Disburses Funds to Settle NASU Salary Arrears and Retiree Benefits
Federal Government Releases Funds for Salary Arrears of NASU Members and Pensioners’ Benefits
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated funds to address outstanding salary payments owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) … Continue Reading
UNICEF: 6.8 Million Northern Nigerian Children to Receive Lifesaving Vaccinations Against Polio and Measles
UNICEF has launched a campaign to vaccinate around 6.8 million children against polio and measles across northern Nigeria.
The drive is part of a comprehensive effort to curb disease outbreaks in a region plagued by low vaccination coverage due to … Continue Reading
Vice President Shettima Launches Presidential Food Systems Unit to Combat Nigeria’s Escalating Food Crisis
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU), a strategic initiative aimed at combating Nigeria’s growing food security crisis.
Amid soaring food prices and worsening economic conditions, the Nigerian government has launched this program to … Continue Reading
Former CBN Employees File Lawsuit Over Mass Termination, Alleging Unlawful Dismissal Amid Restructuring
Over 100 former employees of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have taken the apex bank to court, challenging what they describe as an unjust mass termination during a sweeping reorganization exercise.
The lawsuit, filed at the National Industrial Court … Continue Reading
Tension Rise as Senegal’s PM Ousmane Sonko’s Convoy Was Attacked During Campaign
Rising Tensions in Senegal as PM Sonko’s Convoy Attacked Ahead of Crucial Legislative Elections
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko narrowly escaped harm when his convoy was attacked on Wednesday evening while he campaigned in the town of Koungheul, according to … Continue Reading
Botswana’s Political Earthquake: Ruling Party Toppled After 58 Years in Power
After Nearly Six Decades, Botswana Embraces Change as UDC Takes the Reins from Ruling Party, BDP, in Landmark Election
In a stunning electoral shift, Botswana’s ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), has been voted out after 58 years … Continue Reading
Marketers Plans to Sell Petrol Below Dangote’s N1,028/Litre Rate
Oil Marketers Challenge Dangote Refinery’s Petrol Prices, Vow to Import Cheaper Alternatives
On Friday, oil marketers disclosed that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery ranges between N1,015 and N1,028 … Continue Reading
Atiku Condemns Nigerian Government for Prosecuting Minors in #EndBadGovernance Protests
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the Nigerian government’s decision to prosecute minors involved in the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, describing it as “inhumane” and a clear violation of children’s rights
Atiku Abubakar’s remarks follow the arraignment of 76 … Continue Reading