Month: June 2025
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Kenya’s Women DJs Are Taking Over the Decks — And Changing the Culture of Music Along the Way
A new sound is rising from Kenya’s dancefloors — and it’s being led by women who are rewriting the rules of the game. At the heart of this transformation is the Santuri Electronic Music Academy (SEMA) in Nairobi, a space that’s not just teaching people how to DJ — it’s helping them take up space…
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Cameroon’s Long-Time Minister Bello Bouba Maigari Joins 2025 Presidential Race, Rocking Biya’s Coalition
CAMEROON’S long-time tourism minister, Bello Bouba Maigari, has declared his candidacy for the October 2025 presidential election, becoming the second major northern ally of President Paul Biya to enter the race, according to Reuters. Maigari, 78, accepted the nomination from the National Union for Democracy and Progress (UNDP), a move that underscores growing cracks within…
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Guinea’s Bauxite Boom: Record Exports Soar 39% Despite Government Crackdowns
In the face of mounting regulatory crackdowns, Guinea’s bauxite industry has just pulled off a record-breaking feat. The West African nation exported a staggering 48.6 million metric tons of bauxite in the first quarter of 2025 — a 39% jump from last year, according to new figures cited by Reuters. At the heart of this…
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Togo in Turmoil: Seven Killed, Dozens Arrested in Brutal Crackdown on Pro-Democracy Protests
The streets of Lome, Togo’s capital, turned into a battleground last week as at least seven people were reportedly killed and over 60 others arrested during three days of anti-government protests — some of the deadliest civil unrest the West African nation has seen in years. The demonstrations, largely led by young Togolese citizens, erupted…
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JAMB Raises Alarm Over Use of AI by UTME Fraudsters: ‘They Pretend to Be Albinos to Beat the System
In a chilling revelation, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has exposed a disturbing new trend in examination malpractice—fraudsters are now turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to beat the system. Speaking in Abuja, Oloyede said that some candidates have resorted to sophisticated AI tools to impersonate others during…
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‘I’ll Be on the Ballot in 2027’: Peter Obi Declares Fresh Presidential Ambition, Vows to Fix Nigeria in 4 Years
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has officially confirmed what many of his supporters had been hoping to hear—he’s running for president again in 2027. In a bold, forward-looking statement, Obi promised to offer Nigeria a new kind of leadership built on security, economic revival, and institutional integrity. Speaking during a live interactive…
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‘We’re Tired of Being Ignored’: FCTA Workers Protest in Abuja, Demand Wike’s Removal Over Unpaid Wages and Poor Welfare
There was tension and frustration at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Complex in Abuja on Monday morning as hundreds of civil servants took to the gates in protest, locking out operations and demanding the removal of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The workers—drawn from different departments within the FCTA—say they are tired of enduring what…
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‘We Don’t Sleep Anymore’: Anger Boils Over in Lafiagi as Terror Attacks Push Residents to the Brink
In the quiet town of Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, fear has become a daily companion. For months now, families have lived in the shadows of gunmen—terrorists and kidnappers who strike in the dead of night, snatching loved ones without warning. But on Monday morning, that fear finally gave way to rage.…
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Governor Eno’s Defection Raises Dust Over Alleged Certificates Forgery
IN a dramatic turn of events, Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC)—a move that has sparked intense debate across Nigeria’s political landscape. But beyond the headlines and official statements lies a complex web of legal controversy, alleged political pressure, and what insiders describe as a…
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How Lagos Lounge Owner Allegedly Used Thugs To Assault Police Officers, Seize Employee’s Property Over N60Million Theft Allegation
A Tale of Trust, Betrayal, and Power Struggles: How a Business Partnership Turned into a Nightmare When Yinka Olumofe met Yusuf Damilare Ibrahim five years ago through a WhatsApp group, he never imagined the connection would change his life—first for good, then for worse. At the time, Damilare was living abroad and looking for someone…