THE Police Command in Kaduna State has said that 35 suspected phone snatchers were being detained after successfully raiding some black spots in Kaduna metropolis. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Kaduna and made available to newsmen on …
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THE Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained two suspected members of a syndicate specialising in vehicle brainbox vandalism and theft. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed their detention for questioning to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. Hundeyin said a complainant reported an …
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WESTERN countries holding stockpiles of mpox vaccines are being urged to donate them to regions in Africa facing a rapid spread of a more dangerous strain of the virus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the surge in mpox cases a public health emergency of international concern, with Clade …
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CORRUPTION has long plagued many African nations, hindering governance, stalling economic development, and stifling social progress. Despite these challenges, some countries have made commendable efforts to address corruption and promote transparency. This essay delves into the ongoing battle against corruption in Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria, highlighting both …
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THE European Union (EU) has announced a €40 million ($44 million) funding initiative to support countries within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) in transitioning to a circular economy. The funding is part of the SWITCH to Circular Economy (SWITCH-2-CE) programme, which aims to drive sustainability and …
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THE government of Tanzania has officially launched the construction of a new administrative capital, named Magufuli, with an estimated cost of $5bn. The city, located just 17 kilometres from the current capital, Dodoma, is set to become the new hub for government buildings and services, spanning over 617 hectares. …
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EMMANUEL Watundu, a father in Uganda, recently witnessed his 17-year-old son undergo the traditional Imbalu circumcision ceremony—a rite of passage that holds deep cultural significance for the Bamasaaba people. Watundu fully supports this age-old tradition, which he describes as a profound, life-changing event that his son eagerly anticipated. However, …
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THE media unit of Mercy Television, Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Church has made and released a press statement debunking the false statements credited to one Mr martins Otse, a.k. a Very dark man over the Church Removal of spiritual items from the Mercy Television website and similar platforms …
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THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned water producers, patent medicine dealers and other manufacturers of regulated products against selling fake and substandard products. Mrs Roseline Ajayi, NAFDAC Southwest Coordinator, gave the warning during a stakeholders engagement meeting organised by the agency, on Friday, …
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NIGERIA and Equatorial Guinea have indicated the desire to deepen economic cooperation to advance their common interests. President Bola Tinubu and President Obiang Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea disclosed this on Friday in a statement jointly signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar and his counterpart from that …
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