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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the end to crippling power cuts in the country was "within reach". He was delivering his annual state of the nation address ahead of elections this year, but offered no timetable for his promise. South Africa has been hit by regular blackouts after years of under-investment in the sector by the state energy company, Eskom. You Can Also Read:Super Eagles of Nigeria Beating Bafana […]
At least four people have died in violence in a northern Indian state after authorities demolished a mosque, alleging it was constructed illegally. Violence broke out in Uttarakhand's Haldwani town during what police say was an "anti-encroachment drive". Authorities said the drive was launched to clear illegal constructions, including the mosque and an adjoining madrassa (religious school). But Muslims who prayed at the mosque say they have been unfairly targeted. […]
Hip-hop queen Nicki Minaj has sent fans into a frenzy with a teaser of her upcoming collaboration with Afrobeats hitmaker Burna Boy. The rapper took to social media to share a sneak peek of the remix of 'Tested, Trusted, and Approved' which is one of the singles off Burna Boy's 7th album 'I Told Them'.The upcoming single is coming off the back of Burna Boy's performance at the 66th Grammy Awards where he became the first […]
United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, highlighted the "important security" partnership the US and Kenya share as he met with his Kenyan counterpart, Aden Bare Duale at the Pentagon on Wednesday. The meeting follows the signing last September of a five-year framework on defence cooperation between the two countries. "That just underscores that Kenya has long been one of our most important security partners in Africa. Kenya is a […]
Consumers of bread in Rivers State may have to pay more, as the prices of the staple food will increase from February 7th, 2024. Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the Master Bakers Association of Nigeria, Dr Chidi Emmanuel, confirmed the price increase while speaking to newsmen after an emergency meeting of the association in Port Harcourt. Dr Emmanuel said the high cost of materials, as well as the […]
The International Air Transport Association, the Geneva-based trade association representing world airlines, has expressed fears that foreign airlines operating in Nigeria, may lose about $200m to exchange rate depreciation. IATA Regional Vice-President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Al Awadhi, said the issue of trapped funds was being exacerbated by the depreciation of the naira, which had dropped significantly against the dollar. He spoke in an interview with CNBC […]
Amidst worsening security and economic challenges facing the country, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, has assured Nigerians that the legislative house will not pay lip service to the plight of Nigerians. Addressing a World Press Conference at the National Assembly in Abuja, the Speaker stated that as the elected Representatives of Nigerians, the lawmakers were fully aware of the hardship being experienced by […]
Understanding FG's Policy On Relocating Some Agencies The recent announcement by the Federal Government to relocate some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN back to Lagos has continued to generate discussions and controversies among Nigerians. The Federal Government in its wisdom has hinged the relocation on reasons that were considered germane to the growth and development of the agencies and […]
As the world celebrated the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, on February 6, The United Nations Children’s Fund in a report said it was important to keep educating girls and women on the negative implications of FGM. UNICEF explained that daughters of educated women were less likely to be cut than those whose mothers were uneducated. According to the World Health Organisation, FGM comprises all procedures […]
