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. […]
The number of people who died in a huge gas explosion in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, on Thursday has risen to six, authorities say. Two more people succumbed to their injuries on Sunday while receiving treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital, the country’s largest referral hospital. Fifty-two others are being treated in different health facilities. A lorry laden with gas cylinders blew up just before midnight in a densely populated area […]
By Oduyemi Odumade A Member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, has refuted claims that the National Assembly is solely focused on financial gains. The Lawmaker who is representing the Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency of Bayelsa state emphasized that the primary responsibility of a lawmaker is to provide quality representation, enact laws and exercise oversight to ensure good governance. In his New Year message to his constituents, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has slashed the number of people accompanying him on local and foreign trips by 60 percent to reduce cost of governance. The directive which was announced by his Special Adviser on Media, Ajuri Ngelale also affects the Vice President Kashim Shettima and the First Lady. Henceforth only 20 people will accompany the President on foreign trips and five each for the VP and First Lady. On […]
A court in Sierra Leone has charged 27 soldiers with multiple offences over an alleged coup attempt. "The charges include mutiny, failure to suppress mutiny, murder, aiding the enemy, communicating with the enemy and other relevant offences," the defence ministry said in a statement. Last November, gunmen broke into a military armoury and several prisons in Freetown, freeing almost 2,000 inmates. The authorities described this as an attempt to "overthrow" […]
By Remi Johnson Commuters in the nation's Capital will soon heave a sigh of relief over high transportation costs orchestrated by fuel subsidy removal. This is because the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has concluded arrangements with consultants to introduce buses using Compressed Natural Gas ( CNG) in the territory to cut costs for Mass transit bus users. The Director, Directorate of Road Traffic Services, DRTS, Dr Abdulateef Bello made […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the suspension of Mrs Betta Edu as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation with immediate effect. The suspension was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Monday afternoon. Part of the statement read: “In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a “thorough and comprehensive” investigation of the alleged payment of N545 million Humanitarian fund into a private account. in a statement signed by the Information and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris says that anyone found culpable would be “decisively punished” in line with President Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to accountability and due process. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation ministry and the Office of the […]
