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Stampede at Guinea Soccer Stadium Leaves 56 Dead

A stampede at a Guinea soccer stadium left 56 dead and many injured. Overcrowding and ...
  • 3 December 2024
  • West Africa
President Tinubu

FG Begins N50 Electronic Levy Deductions from Fintech Users

Nigeria's Federal Government has begun N50 electronic levy deductions from fintech users, affecting platforms like ...
  • 2 December 2024
  • Business
Military cooperation

Chad Ends Military Cooperation Agreement with France

Chad ends its military cooperation agreement with France, signaling a major shift in Sahel geopolitics ...
  • 1 December 2024
  • West Africa
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
Patience Ozokwo

Patience Ozokwo Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from UNILAG

Nollywood legend Patience Ozokwo receives an honorary doctorate from UNILAG, celebrating her remarkable contributions to ...
  • 1 December 2024
  • Entertainment
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
Visa Application

UK Opens Africa’s Largest Visa Application Centre in Lagos

The UK launches Africa’s largest visa application centre in Lagos, enhancing efficiency and reinforcing bilateral ...
  • 29 November 2024
  • Top News
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
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January 20th is the day in 1960 that Hendrik Verwoerd announces a plebiscite on whether South Africa should become a Republic.

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