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Cultism: More graves descovered in Kenya after two years

Andrew Mbeki August 23, 2025

Kenya More than two years after the discovery of over 400 bodies linked to a doomsday cult in Shakahola Forest, authorities have uncovered five more bodies in the nearby village of Kwa Binzaro, Kilifi County. In addition to the exhumed remains, ten human body parts were found scattered across

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Nigeria’s Airport agency NiMet, stresses importance of climate risk

admin August 22, 2025

Nigeria The Director-General and CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike yesterday stressed the need for integrating climate-related risks into sustainability reporting. Professor Anosike made this known during the 2nd Regulatory Roundtable on the Implementation of ISSB’s Sustainability Reporting Standards in Nigeria.  The event,

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Trump may deport 55 million migrants for visa violation

Oakley Mason August 22, 2025

USA The Trump administration said Thursday it is reviewing more than 55 million people who have valid U.S. visas for any violations that could lead to deportation, part of a growing crackdown on foreigners who are permitted to be in the United States. In a written answer to a question from The Associated Press, the […]

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Death toll in Nigeria’s mosque attack rises to 50, dozens abducted

Dooyum Naadzenga August 22, 2025

Nigeria The death toll from a deadly attack on a mosque and nearby homes in the Unguwan Mantau area of Katsina State, northwestern Nigeria, has risen sharply to 50, with about 60 people reported abducted.  The attack occurred early Tuesday morning as worshippers gathered for dawn prayers, when armed gunmen stormed the mosque, opening fire […]

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Suspension of education agency boss Adagba,  legislative pushback and governance crisis in Nigeria’s Benue north

Dooyum Naadzenga August 22, 2025

Nigeria The recent suspension of Dr. Grace Adagba, Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has sent ripples through the corridors of power and public discourse in Benue State.  While publicly framed under the guise of promoting transparency and accountability, a closer examination reveals a complex web of allegations, political undertones,

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Again, UN calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Harrison Mason August 22, 2025

United Nations United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza war. His plea came as Palestinians started fleeing parts of Gaza City after the Israeli military began the first stages of its planned offensive there. “I must reiterate that it is vital to reach immediately a ceasefire […]

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Insecurity: Police set up new deivision in Nigeria’s Benue north

Kingsley Chukwuka August 22, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s Benue State is poised for improved security following the approval by the country’s Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to create two new Area Commands and upgrade five Police Stations to Divisions.  According to a press release from the Benue State Police Command, this structural adjustment addresses persistent

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Nigeria’s South-South Delta, Powers Up Future with Bold Renewable Energy

Dooyum Naadzenga August 21, 2025

Nigeria Delta State in Nigeria’s south-south region is stepping firmly into a green future as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori announced plans to scale up investments in renewable energy across the region.  At a high-profile Rural Electrification Agency (REA) roundtable in Abuja on Wednesday, the governor revealed a comprehensive strategy aimed at transforming power

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Nigeria’s University body ASUU, rejects N150,000 monthly pension for retired lecturers, may go on strike 

Kingsley Chukwuka August 21, 2025

Nigeria The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has decried the N150,000 monthly salary being paid to retired lecturers saying that the economic downturn cannot sustain such a paltry amount. The Union informed that retired lecturers, especially those who downtools in 2024, have continued to suffer untold hardship characterized by chronic health, taking care

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Dantsoho: Boosting Activities at Eastern Ports, Driving FG’s Economic Diversification

Jude Owuamannam August 21, 2025

Nigeria Apart from reviving the eastern ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority is at the heart of the federal government’s drive to strengthen Nigeria’s economic diversification options through a sustainable blue economy Ventures like ship building, ship repair and other dry dock activities Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar