Kenya has launched a new strategic plan aimed at reducing the costs of remittances sent by its diaspora while boosting the volume of money sent back home. The three-year plan, unveiled in Nairobi on Monday, seeks to enhance the financial contributions of Kenyans abroad to the national economy. Prime …
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THE African Writers Awards 2024 nominees have been announced, building excitement for the literary event scheduled from October 22 to 27 in Kigali, Rwanda. The prestigious event will celebrate emerging literary talent across Africa with awards in several categories, including the Wakini Kuria Prize for Children’s Literature, the Wanjohi …
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WE are living in a time of turbulence, tension and transition. Societies are more diverse, but intolerance is on the rise. We are seeing the spread of violent extremism and widening conflicts that are characterised by a fundamental disregard for international law and human life. Conflicts based on peoples’ identity – …
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SENATOR Ifeanyi Araraume, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Nigerians on the country’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. In his message, Araraume reflected on Nigeria’s journey since gaining independence, acknowledging the nation’s progress and ongoing challenges. “Despite being a work …
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THE Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Kemi Nandap, has emerged as Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of Immigration Forum. This is contained in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Mr Kenneth Udo on Tuesday in Abuja. Udo said that the milestone …
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IN the nationwide #FearlessInOctober protests, angry Nigerian youths have slammed President Bola Tinubu‘s administration for trying to stifle their voices, while unchecked corruption allows public funds to be stolen by politicians. Newsextra24 reports that this protest is an extension of the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations that took place between August 1 and …
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THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to show greater commitment in addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic and political challenges. The organization emphasized the need for genuine dialogue and decisive action as the nation marks its 64th Independence Anniversary. In a statement signed by CISLAC’s Executive …
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FORMER Spain international and FC Barcelona star, Andrés Iniesta has finally retired from professional football at 40 years old. Andrés Iniesta who is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, has recently been showcasing his skills in the UAE with Emirates Club. Before that, he spent five years …
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A presidential candidate in Tunisia’s forthcoming election, Ayachi Zammel, has been handed a twelve (12) years imprisonment. Trojan News understands that Tunisia, a country on the North side of Africa, is scheduled to hold its presidential election on October 6, 2024. However, just a few days before the civic exercise, reports emerged …
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ONE of the leaders of the #FearlessInOctober protest, Omoyele Sowore, has identified some of the demands of the protesters and what they are demanding from the federal government. Speaking to newsmen on Tuesday during the protest in Lagos, Sowore said they want the government to release all the detained protesters from the …
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