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FG alerts 11 states as Cameroon plans Lagdo dam release

  The Federal Government on Tuesday alerted Nigerians to the water release from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The FG made this known in a press statement signed by the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, Umar ...

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Senegal’s President dissolves parliament

  Senegal’s President Bassirou Faye dissolved the opposition-controlled parliament on Thursday, paving the way for snap legislative elections within the next 90 days. The move comes six months after Faye’s election on an anti-establishment platform, which reflected widespread discontent among ...

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NIDCOM probes Nigerians illegally detained in Libyan prison

  There are indications that the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has started an investigation into the alleged detention of Nigerians in an unknown prison in Libya, following their appeal to the Federal Government for intervention and assistance. A viral video on ...

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Man brags as he shows off his THREE wives

  Tshepo Maphepha, a South African man, recently shared a picture of himself with his three wives, expressing his joy in being in a polygamous marriage. He highlighted the importance of making personal choices in love, encouraging people to define ...

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Iyabo Ojo hails Tanzanian in-laws over warm reception of Priscillia Ojo

  Iyabo Ojo has uploaded an emotional video on Instagram, showcasing her daughter’s warm reception by her Tanzanian in-laws. The video follows Priscilla’s engagement to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and their subsequent trip to Tanzania. In the video, Priscilla is ...

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Kenya school fire kills 17 children

  At least 17 children died after a fire ripped through their primary school dormitory overnight in central Kenya, police said Friday. The blaze in Nyeri county’s Hillside Endarasha Academy broke out at around midnight, police said, engulfing rooms where ...

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China’s president Xi promises $50 billion for Africa

  China’s President Xi Jinping has promised Africa more than $50 billion in fresh funding. That’s as he opened a major China-Africa summit in Beijing on Thursday (September 5). “China is willing to deepen cooperation with Africa in the areas ...

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Libya human trafficking ‘kingpin’ assassinated

  Libya human trafficking ‘kingpin’ has been assassinated. The former head of Libya’s coastguard, who was known as a key trafficker of people and fuel, was k!lled by unknown assailants, local media reports. Major Abd al-Rahman Milad, also known as ...

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Shan George calls out Ashluxe over bizarre incident at their store

  Veteran actress, Shan George, has lamented on the internet, following an incident involving her and Caroline Danjuma at Ashluxe store. Caroline Danjuma shared her side of the story on Instagram, stating that she and Shan George were approached by ...

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Kano protesters wave Russian flags, call for Putin’s intervention

Protesters in Kano State have taken to the streets, waving Russian flags and calling for help from Russian President Vladimir Putin. They are unhappy with President Bola Tinubu’s administration and are seeking external assistance. Bashir Ahmad, former Special Assistant on ...

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Kenyan President, Ruto William vows to end continued protests by citizens

Kenyan President William Ruto has urged an end to the ongoing protests, promising to protect the nation, life, property, and maintain peace and stability. He emphasized that democracy allows for resolving issues through peaceful means. Despite his administration’s concessions, including ...

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Ousted Niger president Bazoum still DETAINED

One year after a coup in Niger, ousted president Mohamed Bazoum is still being held under strict detention in Niamey by the ruling military — and the prospect of a looming trial worries those close to him. Bazoum was overthrown on ...

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Rema urges colleagues to maintain afrobeats influence in African music

Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, emphasized the importance of Nigerian artists maintaining afrobeats’ cultural influence to uphold Nigeria’s dominance in African music. In an interview with Apple Music, Rema acknowledged the growing popularity of South African genre amapiano in Nigeria’s ...

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ECOWAS confirms FG of violating human rights during EndSARS

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has declared the Federal Government of Nigeria guilty of human rights abuses during the #EndSARS protest in October 2020 The court, ruled that the government’s response to the protests, ...

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24-year old Ugandan TikToker jailed for ‘insulting’ the President, his wife & son

  A Ugandan TikToker was today sentenced to six years in prison for spreading “misleading and malicious” information after he insulted President Yoweri Museveni, his wife, and their son According to prosecutors, Edward Awebwa between February and March posted “vulgar” videos about the first ...

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Serwaa Amihere cleared of wrongdoing in viral video scandal

  GHOne Television’s parent company, EIB Network, has addressed the recent controversy surrounding its presenter, Serwaa Amihere. A video showing Amihere with a man identified as Henry Fitz went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion. In a press release ...

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Tinubu re-elected as ECOWAS chairman

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held at the Presidential Villa ...

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Kenyan President, Ruto removes 40 agencies, First lady’s budget, amid protest

  President William Ruto on Friday, announced a series of measures aimed at reducing government spending, following weeks of nationwide protests. In a live broadcast, he scrapped the budgets for the offices of the First Lady and Second Lady, dissolved ...

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LGBTQ issues SPLIT South African church

  LGBTQ differences have made the Shona United Methodist Church (UMC), in South Africa split into two factions. The Johannesburg Shona UMC was launched around 2008 by some Zimbabwean professionals who emigrated to work and live in South Africa. It ...

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12-year-old girl mauled to d3ath by crocodile

The remains of a girl, 12, k!lled by a crocodile were discovered. The tragic schoolgirl was dragged to her death in Palumpa, northern Australia, after she vanished when she went for a swim. The alarm was raised when she went ...

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Kenyans demand President Ruto’s RESIGNATION

  Kenya President William Ruto has been given a 48-hour ultimatum by the public to step down, as citizens demand a new government committed to “transparency, accountability, and good governance”. The call for resignation has gained significant traction on social ...

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Kenya president, Ruto withdraws Finance Bill 2024

  President William Ruto has announced that he will not sign the controversial Finance Bill 2024 into law, following widespread protests and public opposition. The bill had proposed tax increases that many Kenyans felt would unfairly burden them. In a ...

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South African Film Director shares heartbreaking DNA test result

  Nkosi Nathi, a South African film director, has headed to social media to share his shocking and emotional experience after a DNA test confirmed the paternity of his newborn daughter Nine months ago, he was overjoyed to learn he ...

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Kenyans protest new tax proposals

  Kenyans are protesting new tax proposals Thousands of them, mostly young people demonstrated in Kenya’s capital and across the country against the proposals by the administration of President William Ruto in its annual budget legislation. The protests brought Nairobi’s central business district to ...

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CAF announces new date for AFCON 2025

  The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced a new date for AFCON 2025 The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, will hold from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026. CAF, took the decision at its virtual executive ...

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