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Nigeria’s Tinubu suspends humanitarian minister in Corruption Scandal

Nigeria’s president has suspended the minister of humanitarian affairs with immediate effect and asked the corruption watchdog to investigate financial transactions involving her ministry, the president’s spokesperson said on Monday. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, is the

January 9, 2024

World

Defence Minister Ateye quits over port deals with Ethiopia

The defence minister of the self-declared republic of Somaliland has resigned in protest against a deal granting Ethiopia access to a seaport in the breakaway region of Somalia. Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye criticised Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi “for not consulting the

January 9, 2024

World

Five persons die, 30 rescued in Anambra boat crash

Five persons have been confirmed dead and 30 others rescued in a boat accident that occurred in River Niger around Mmiata Anam in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the boat was sailing from Kogi State

January 9, 2024

World

Kenya faces backlash over ‘hectic’ visa-free entry

Kenya is facing a backlash over the visa-free entry policy introduced for all foreigners this month, with some terming it “hectic”. President William Ruto announced the policy last month to advocate for a visa-free travel within the African continent. Kenyan authorities have

January 8, 2024

Tanzania

TBS, Police partner to reduce accidents

TANZANIA Bureau of Standards (TBS) has partnered with the Tanzania Police Force to undertake vehicle inspections through the use of modern digital facilities. The TBS Director General Dr Athuman Ngenya said in Dar es Salaam at the weekend after signing a Memorandum

January 8, 2024

Business·Tanzania

Porters Jubilate Over Increased Wages

WHILE Tanzanians continue to celebrate the coming of a New Year 2024, the porters here celebrate the New Year with additional thing, this is none other than the increase in their wages for serving the tourists who climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Moshi,

January 8, 2024

Education·Tanzania

NECTA Nullifies Results of 223 Candidates Over Cheating

The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (Necta) on Sunday announced the cancellation of results for 223 candidates engaged in cheating and writing insults in their Standard Four and Form Two 2023 National Assessments. While the overall performance displayed a slight improvement, Necta

January 8, 2024

World

Congo declares state of emergency over devastating floods and landslides

A state of humanitarian emergency has been announced in the Republic of Congo, following flooding caused by heavy rains that’s been pouring for over a month. The government also announced the release of an emergency fund estimated at 4 million dollars to

January 8, 2024

Bizzare

Uproar,54-year old man Marries 4 -year old to “Avert ” death

The marriage between a four-year-old ‘bride’ and a 54-year-old man in Nigeria’s oil-rich Bayelsa community is a traditional rite to save the child’s life, the girl’s parents have said. After hearing from the child’s parents, the traditional ruler of the community and

January 8, 2024

Business·World

Nigeria’s Dangote firm under forex misuse probe

The Dangote Group has expressed readiness to assist Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in its investigations, following the commission’s visit to the company’s headquarters on January 4. The Group said it was cooperating with the commission which is investigating the possible

January 8, 2024

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