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1 month ago Politics

Kenya welcomes four critically endangered mountain bongos from Prague zoo

Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming' Four mountain bongos, a rare type of antelope native to Kenya's highland forests, have arrived in Kenya after being sent from a zoo in the Czech Republic. The male antelopes arrived in the country on Tuesday night and were …

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1 month ago Politics

Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline to sever Russian oil, influence in EU

To many Ukrainians and Europeans, the European Union’s unlocking of a 90bn-euro ($105bn) loan to Ukraine on April 23 was a bittersweet victory because it came with a multibillion-dollar gift to Russia. EU member Hungary agreed to lift a veto on the loan after Ukraine mended the Druzhba pipeline, wh…

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1 month ago Politics

Thoughts and Mace Advisory to launch new primer on sustainability of CSOs

Thoughts and Mace Advisory will host the official launch of its new primer titled Building on Solid Ground: A Primer on Resilience and Sustainability of CSOs in Africa. The book is authored by its Founding Partner, Udo Jude Ilo and published by Premium Times Books. The launch is on Thursday, 14 May…

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1 month ago Politics

Mali attacks: What next for the junta after shock of rebel offensive?

What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive? It is hard to overstate the sense of shock reverberating across West Africa after attackers, in co-ordinated assaults, managed to enter Mali's capital, Bamako, assassinate the defence minister and seize control of northern areas.…

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1 month ago Politics

Indonesia puts four soldiers on trial over acid attack on activist

A trial has opened in a military court in Jakarta for four Indonesian soldiers accused of carrying out an acid attack on an activist who campaigned against the expansion of the role of the armed forces in government. Military prosecutors charged the group, including Edi Sudarko, Budi Hariyanto Widh…

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1 month ago Politics

Diezani Alison-Madueke: Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister

Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister Two oil executives have denied paying bribes to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, a court has been told. Statements made by Kevin Okyere and Igho Sanomi to UK investigators were read out in Southwark Crown Court on Tuesda…

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South Africa anti-immigration march: Migrants warned to close shops

African migrants warned to close shops during South Africa anti-migrant march African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, were urged to exercise "heightened vigilance" during an anti-illegal immigration march, amid fears of xenophobic attacks. Ghana's high commission advised its nation…

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1 month ago Politics

Kenya's President William Ruto backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians' English

Kenya's leader backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians' English Kenya's President William Ruto has been forced to respond to the backlash over his recent remarks suggesting Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible. His clarification came at a mining conference in the Kenyan capital, Nairo…

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1 month ago Politics

Ghana's military hunts those behind convoy attack on northern highway

Ghana's military hunts those behind convoy attack on northern highway Ghana's army is investigating a deadly attack by gunmen on a military convoy that was escorting 140 civilians along a dangerous highway in the north-eastern of the country. Seven gunmen and three civilians were killed in an excha…

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1 month ago Politics

Akpoti-Uduaghan declares re-election bid, urges PDP unity in Kogi

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan By John Alechenu Abuja — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has formally declared her intention to seek re-election for a second term, citing wide consultations and sustained support from constituents and family. The announcement was made during the …

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1 month ago Politics

New Housing Minister targets 20m deficit, vows affordable homes push

By John Alechenu Abuja — The newly appointed Minister of Housing, Engr. Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling Nigeria’s estimated 20 million housing deficit through the delivery of affordable homes nationwide. Darma made the pledge on Monday in Abuja while o…

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The Punch Verified

1 month ago Politics

Only $50,000, N13m found in my house, not $13m - Achimugu

Businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, has dismissed reports that $13 million was recovered from her residence during a raid by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. She said the actual amounts found were $50,000 and N13 million. Achimugu made the clarification on Monday during an interview on Chan…

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1 month ago Politics

Taking employees’ compensation scheme to governors

When Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye assumed duties as the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund on July 15, 2024, it was clear that a new dawn had arrived for the fund. He left no one in doubt that a reformer had finally berthed at the agency and that he possessed…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Remains of Nigerian editor Godwin Benson will be buried on 25 April

The remains of a Nigerian journalist, Godwin Benson, will be laid to rest on 25 April in Ikot Akpa Nkuk, Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, according to a statement by the family. Mr Benson, until his passing, was the news editor of the Akwa Ibom State-owned The Pioneer newspapers. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Oyebanji's continuity agenda best for Ekiti — Commissioner

Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Adesola Adedayo, has said that Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s continuity agenda remains the best option for Ekiti citizens to build a state they can be proud of. Adedayo, who described Oyebanji as a transformational leader, said, “Continuity of the presen…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

US lawmaker demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes

A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that local authorities in New Jersey are planning massive price hikes during the tournament. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, said on X that football’s world governing bo…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Group, traditional rulers abolish ‘money woman’ practice, free 57 victims in Cross River community

A decades-old practice in Becheve communities of Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, widely known as the “Money Woman” tradition, has been formally abolished following coordinated efforts by civil society actors and traditional authorities. The practice, which involved using young …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

UK king to address Congress on US trip

King Charles III will give a landmark address to the US Congress on his first state visit this month, marking “shared history” and deep ties, Buckingham Palace said Tuesday. Making his first state visit to the US as monarch from April 27, Charles will address lawmakers from both chambers, accompani…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

Roelf Meyer: South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US

South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, who served in the last government of the apartheid era, as his new ambassador to the US, his office has said. The country has not had a top envoy in the US sin…

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1 month, 2 weeks ago Politics

UTME 2026: Police deploy additional security amid safety concerns

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it has deployed additional security personnel nationwide ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The UTME is scheduled to hold from Thursday, 16 April to Saturday, 25 A…

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