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Zuma Escapes Further Jail Time Due To Overcrowding

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has been freed from serving further time in prison after being granted a remission status. Remission status is granted to low-risk and non-violent offenders. Justice Minister Ronald Lamola told the media that the remission decision was taken to address overcrowding in prisons. He says that this "remission process" started in April. Zuma handed himself over at Escourt prison, in KwaZulu-Natal at 0600 local time […]

todayAugust 11, 2023

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Rohingya: At Least 23 Dead, 30 Missing After Boat Sinks

The bodies of 23 Rohingyas who were fleeing Myanmar's Rakhine state have been recovered after their boat sank. According to reports, thirty others are still missing, while eight people are reported to have survived the mishap. The survivors said they were trying to reach Malaysia when their boat carrying more than 50 passengers foundered and was abandoned by its crew on Sunday. Every year thousands of Rohingyas attempt the perilous […]

todayAugust 11, 2023

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Navy To Establish Operational Base In Enugu

The Nigerian Navy is to establish an operational base in Enugu State to improve the security of lives and property by securing the state’s coastal areas. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, disclosed this during a courtesy call on the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, at the Government House, Enugu, on Thursday. This is even as the Government of Enugu State has pledged its […]

todayAugust 11, 2023

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Plan International Seeks Policy Implementation To Address Needs Of Adolescents

Plan International wants stakeholders to accelerate the implementation of policies that will enhance the effective inclusion of the needs of adolescents in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs for enhanced national development. The Advocacy and Youth Programme Officer of the organization, Jonathan Abakpa made the call in Abuja at a forum aimed at reviewing reports and recommendations for improving the well-being of adolescents in Nigeria. According to Abakpa, the […]

todayAugust 11, 2023

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Niger Coup Leaders Threaten To Kill Bazoum If ECOWAS Invades

Niger’s junta has threatened to kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if the Economic Countries of West African States (ECOWAS) attempt any military intervention to restore his rule. Daily Mail reports that a United States military official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said representatives of the junta told the U.S. Under Secretary of State, Victoria Nuland, of the threat to Bazoum during her visit to the country this week. President Bazoum, […]

todayAugust 10, 2023

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ECOWAS Orders Military Action Against Niger Republic Junta

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) under the leadership of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has directed immediate activation of the use of force against the Niger Republic military junta. It also called on the African Union (AU), partner countries, and institutions to support the resolution taken by the sub-regional body. The resolution by ECOWAS leaders was reached at the Extra-ordinary Summit on the Political situation in the […]

todayAugust 10, 2023

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Insecurity Threatening South East Region – HOR

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee interfacing with security agencies to reduce banditry, assassination, kidnaping and other criminalities in Abia State, says insecurity is threatening the foundation of the region's existence. The Chairman of the committee, Mr Obi Agocha, made the remark during a meeting with heads of security agencies at the National Assembly. Mr Agocha said the interface was to address the insecurity that had cast a shadow […]

todayAugust 10, 2023

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FG Urged To Invest More In Tourism Sector

Federal Government has been urged to invest heavily in Tourism sector for economic development in the country.. A former country representative, Africa Union, Economic, Social and Cultural Council Mr Olasunkanmi Oba stated this while addressing Newsmen ahead of a Global Tourism Summit in Nigeria. Mr Olasunkanmi Oba said the potential in tourism sector if well harnessed would assist in creating jobs and curb youth restiveness in the country. He also […]

todayAugust 10, 2023

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HOR To Amend Students’ Loan Act

The House of Representatives says it will amend the students' loan act signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to make the loans easily accessible by the students. The chairman, House Ad-hoc Committee on Students Loan and Access to Higher Education Mr Terseer Ugbor, disclosed this at an interactive session, with officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, at the National Assembly. He said that the committee was constituted by the […]

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Reps To Issue Warrant Of Arrest To Witness, Kolo

The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee probing employment racketeering in agencies of the Federal Government has resolved to issue a warrant of arrest of the IPPIS desk officer of the Asset Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON, Mr Haruna Kolo. Kolo, an ex desk officer of the Federal Character Commission, FCC had appeared before the Committee on Monday, where he admitted to collecting money for employment on behalf of the […]

todayAugust 10, 2023