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US Debt Surpasses Economic Output Historic Milestone

The United States has reached a major fiscal turning point after its national debt exceeded the total size of its economy for the first time in the modern era, marking a significant threshold that has intensified global debate over the country’s long-term
May 4, 2026

RUTO Vows weeding out Corrupt Judicial Officers

For the umpteenth time, President William Ruto has vowed to weed out corrupt judicial officers whom he says are sabotaging his government’s ambitions. In a high-spirited statement on Thursday, Ruto asserted that he will not tire of going after dishonourable individuals working
January 5, 2024

Nigeria to ban degrees from Kenya, Uganda in crackdown

Nigeria has announced an expansion of its suspension of degrees accreditation, encompassing additional countries such as Kenya and Uganda. This decision follows the recent suspension of accreditation for degrees obtained from institutions in Benin and Togo. During an interview on Nigeria’s Channels
January 5, 2024

US officially Axe Uganda from Agoa Trade deal

Uganda is no longer a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), after the United States struck the country off at the end of December. The United States also removed three other African countries, the Central African Republic, Gabon, and
January 3, 2024

Burkina Faso Government respond to ECOWAS

The Transition Government of Burkina Faso has responded to the recent statement made by the ECOWAS Commission expressing concern about the “deterioration of the security situation” in the country. The government has firmly addressed the issues raised, expressing surprise at what it
January 3, 2024

Tinubu Suspends Halima Shehu as NSIPA Boss

President Bola Tinubu has suspended Mrs Halima Shehu, the National Coordinator and chief executive of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), 3 months after her appointment. According to reports, the President approved the immediate suspension and investigation of Ms Shehu, while
January 2, 2024
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