Alleges NAPTIP Officer,Omolara Ibrahim plans homicide against innocent woman For umpteenth time, a human rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has bursted another plan of the Lagos Zonal Command of National Agency for the Prohibition…
KENYA will submit the name of its former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, for the post of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson by June 30, according to the country’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi. Speaking in Nairobi on Wednesday, Mudavadi announced…
IN a recent interview with the news site Brasil Já, Cabo Verde’s President Jose Maria Neves highlighted the difficulties of publicly debating colonial reparations due to the rise of right-wing populism. Neves emphasised that while public discussions on reparations could exacerbate…
KENYA will use a portion of a World Bank budget support loan to make a $500 million payment on a Eurobond maturing this month, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge announced on Thursday. ‘We do expect some disbursements from…
IN today’s rapidly evolving world, the power of numbers cannot be underestimated in driving economic, sociological, and technological development. When harnessed effectively, numerical data can provide valuable insights, guide decision-making, and bridge the gaps that hinder a nation’s progress. This…
FORMER World Championship bronze medallist in the 10,000m and current 10 km road race world record-holder, Rhonex Kipruto, received a six-year ban on Wednesday following doping violations. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced that a disciplinary tribunal’s decision was based…
IN a significant move to bolster its infrastructure, Uganda has signed an agreement with South Korea for a $500 million loan. The loan, aimed at financing critical infrastructure projects in the East African nation, was announced by Uganda’s finance ministry…
ZIMBABWE’S central bank is taking action to mitigate a shortage of the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, addressing concerns that the scarcity is affecting daily transactions. Launched on April 5, the gold-backed ZiG aims to curb inflation and promote currency…
BOTSWANA is contemplating raising its shareholding in the global diamond miner De Beers, according to President Mokgweetsi Masisi. This comes in response to parent company Anglo American’s announcement of a potential spin-off or sale of the diamond business. Speaking to JCK…
A Kano Federal High Court hearing the case against the reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II by the Kano State Government has been fixed for June 2024 to decide whether it has the jurisdiction to continue with the matter. Aminu…
