DIPLOMATIC relations between Belgium and Rwanda have reached a breaking point, with both countries announcing the expulsion of each other’s diplomats. The sharp deterioration in ties stems from mounting tensions over accusations related to the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to a report by Reuters, Rwanda has officially …
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Saudi Arabia has carried out dozens of arrests in connection with sex work, street begging and human trafficking, days after a new unit was set up to tackle such issues. Last month, the interior ministry announced the creation of the General Department for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking Crimes. Over …
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Israeli forces on Sunday detained prominent Palestinian journalist Latifeh Abdellatif after raiding her home at the Damascus gate in occupied Jerusalem’s Old City. According to the official Jerusalem governate’s X account, Abdellatif’s detention was further extended by an Israeli court on Monday, where she was accused of “incitement” online and “publishing inflammatory content”. Abdellatif is a freelance journalist who has contibuted to Middle …
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THE Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 20 Commissioners of Police (CPs), 19 Deputy Commissioners (DCPs), 13 Superintendents (SPs), and 14 Deputy Superintendents (DSPs). This is contained in a statement on Monday in Abuja by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations at the PSC. …
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Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has signed the Abia State Electricity Bill into law, setting the stage for a new era of energy regulation, investment protection, and power expansion in the state. Speaking after signing the bill into law on Monday in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Otti …
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THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has reaffirmed commitment to ensuring that funds allocated under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) are effectively utilised to deliver meaningful development in host communities. Mr Seyi Omotowa, Chief Upstream Investment Officer of NNPC Ltd. made the pledge at a stakeholders engagement session …
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NIGERIA and Cuba on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster bilateral cooperation between the two countries. According to a communique by Kiemebi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the MoU was aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Cuba. The Minister of …
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THE Enugu State Government has launched a climate policy and action plan to combat threats posed by climate change on the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the launch held on Monday in Enugu was titled: “Enugu State Climate Policy, Climate Action Plan, and Climate Education Manual …
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THE National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 23.18 per cent in February 2025. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for February 2025, which was released in Abuja on Monday. According to the report, the headline inflation showed …
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THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved revocation of 4,794 land titles for non-payment of ground rent for more than 40 years. In the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama and Guzape, a total of 8,375 property owners have not paid …
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