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Simone Gbagbo

Simone Gbagbo Announces Presidential Bid in Ivory Coast

Simone Gbagbo, Ivory Coast’s former First Lady, announces her 2025 presidential bid, pledging reforms and ...
  • 1 December 2024
  • Politics
Minimum Wage

Rivers State Begins Payment of ₦85,000 Minimum Wage to Workers

Rivers State starts paying ₦85,000 minimum wage to workers, marking a significant milestone in Governor ...
  • 29 November 2024
  • Politics
Supreme Court

APGA Celebrates Supreme Court Verdict Affirming Ezeokenwa as National Chair

The Supreme Court has affirmed Sylvester Ezeokenwa as APGA National Chairman, ending leadership disputes and ...
  • 29 November 2024
  • Politics
Tax Reform

Northern Senators Meet Behind Closed Doors Over Tax Reform Bills

Northern Senators meet behind closed doors to discuss tax reform bills as the legislation passes ...
  • 29 November 2024
  • Politics
Nigeria-France

Tinubu and Macron Highlight Nigeria-France Partnership During Meeting

Tinubu and Macron strengthen Nigeria-France relations during talks, with commitments to education reforms and economic ...
  • 29 November 2024
  • Business
President Tinubu

Tinubu to Announce New Envoys Following Visits to France and South Africa

President Tinubu plans to appoint new ambassadors following visits to France and South Africa to ...
  • 28 November 2024
  • Politics
Gun Use

Ghana Faces Rising Concerns Over Gun Use Amid Upcoming Elections

Ghana faces rising concerns over gun-related incidents, including toy gun misuse and social media trends, ...
  • 28 November 2024
  • West Africa
Namibia votes

Namibia Votes as Ruling Party Faces Unprecedented Challenge

Namibia votes in a pivotal election as the ruling SWAPO party faces its toughest challenge ...
  • 27 November 2024
  • Politics
state visit

Tinubu, Wife Depart for Three-Day State Visit to France

President Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu begin a three-day state visit to France, focusing ...
  • 27 November 2024
  • Politics
remove CCT

Nigerian Senate Admits Error in Resolution to Remove CCT Chair

The Nigerian Senate admits procedural errors in its resolution to remove CCT Chair Danladi Umar, ...
  • 27 November 2024
  • Politics
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January 19th is the day in 2006 that the New Horizons probe is launched by NASA on the first mission to Pluto.

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