Minister seeks press freedom, responsible journalism

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for journalists, highlighting that a free press is essential for a…

UNIBEN turns to generators as BEDC cuts power over bill dispute

The management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has reportedly disconnected the University of Benin (UNIBEN) following an unresolved dispute over contentious electricity billing. The disconnection has plunged the…

Guinea junta leader’s ex-deputy dies in detention

The former right-hand man to Guinea’s ruling general died in detention days after being sentenced by a military court, prosecutors said Wednesday, with his lawyer branding the death suspicious. Sadiba…

JUST IN: Kenya’s President Ruto withdraws controversial finance bill after deadly protests

Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would “be withdrawn”, dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people died and parliament was ransacked by…

FG to ban importation of non-climate-friendly air conditioners

The Federal Government will ban all substances that are not climate-friendly including air conditioners by 2026. To this end, manufacturers are expected to adjust their production line to ensure that…

Gov poll: PDP inaugurates Edo, Ondo campaign councils Thursday

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the inauguration of new Governorship Election National Campaign Councils ahead of the Edo and Ondo states’ elections. The inauguration…

WikiLeaks founder Assange returns home a free man

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned home to Australia to start life as a free man Wednesday after admitting he revealed US defence secrets in a deal that unlocked the door…

Ex-Super Eagles player Odemwingie turns professional golfer

A former Super Eagles forward, Peter Odemwingie, is now a professional golfer following his graduation from the Professional Golfers Association school. The PGA disclosed this in a post with a video…

Six JSS 3 students drown in Kaduna after writing ‘Junior WAEC,

Tragedy struck as six teenagers drowned in the Mbang River, Kauru Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State, after writing their Junior WAEC exams. The deceased were identified as Manasseh Monday…

You’ll become story after office, Islamic cleric tells politicians

A popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muhydeen Bello, has warned Nigerian politicians to be mindful of their actions while in office, stating that their legacies will be all that remain after…

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