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Commissioner

Cross River Commissioner Robert Ewa Dies Suddenly After EXCO Meeting

Cross River State mourns the sudden death of Tourism Commissioner Robert Ewa, who passed away ...
  • 9 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Money Laundering

Former Kaduna Finance Commissioner Charged with Money Laundering

ICPC arraigns former Kaduna State finance commissioner on money laundering charges. The court grants bail ...
  • 8 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Donald Trump

Trump’s US-Canada Merger Proposal Sparks Backlash; Trudeau Dismisses Idea

President Elect Donald Trump’s proposal for a US-Canada merger draws sharp criticism from Canadian leaders, ...
  • 8 January 2025
  • Politics
Inauguration

Tinubu Attends Mahama’s Inauguration as Ghana’s President

Nigerian President Tinubu attends the inauguration of John Mahama as Ghana’s president, highlighting strong regional ...
  • 6 January 2025
  • Ghana
EFCC

EFCC Sacks 27 Officers Over Fraud and Misconduct, Keeps Identities Confidential

The EFCC has dismissed 27 officers for fraud and misconduct after internal investigations, while keeping ...
  • 6 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Mozambique
Mozambique is preparing for the inauguration of its president-elect and deputies, marking a new political ...
  • 6 January 2025
  • Africa
Mozambique

Exiled Mozambique Opposition Leader to Return After Six Yea

Mozambique’s exiled opposition leader Mariano Nhongo is set to return on January 9th after six ...
  • 6 January 2025
  • Africa
INEC

INEC Denies Plans to Destroy Six Million Uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)

INEC denies plans to destroy over six million uncollected Permanent Voter Cards, reaffirming its commitment ...
  • 5 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Peter Obi

Peter Obi and APC Clash Over Tinubu’s Administration

Peter Obi accuses Tinubu’s administration of targeting his family, while APC defends the president’s policies, ...
  • 4 January 2025
  • Nigeria
Permanent Secretary

Aduda Assumes Role as Permanent Secretary of Defence Ministry

Ambassador Aduda takes over as Permanent Secretary of the Defence Ministry, pledging to enhance Nigeria's ...
  • 3 January 2025
  • Nigeria
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