Month August 2024

Tourist Marketing of Ugandan Circumcision Rite Sparks Controversy

  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…

Tanzania Launches $5bn Project for New Capital city

  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…

NASS to Support FIRS on Re-enactment of New Tax laws

THE National Assembly says it will support the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) through the repeal of obsolete tax laws and re-enactment of new ones in line with current and global trend. Sen. Muhammed Musa, Chairman Senate Committee on Finance,…

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang Salutes IBB At 83

  Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, has congratulated the former Head of State, retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on his 83rd birthday anniversary. This is contained in a congratulatory message by Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs…

Nigeria’s forgotten poor! By abiodun KOMOLAFE

“I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens”. These were the…

FG Launches Agric Empowerment Project for IDPs in Plateau

THE Federal Government has inaugurated the second phase of its Renewed Hope Agric Empowerment Project (REHAEP) for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Plateau to enhance food security. The project was inaugurated in Kpwasho, Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of the…