THE recent Supreme Court judgment mandating direct allocation of funds to Local Government Areas (LGAs) from the Federation Account, overseen by democratically elected officials, marks a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s…
THE United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to support the Kano State Government in addressing significant education sector challenges in the state. This is contained in a statement on the…
STAKEHOLDERS in Kaduna, Kano and Katsina States said Thursday’s judgment of the Supreme Court on the autonomy of the 774 LGAs was a huge victory for democracy. A cross-section of…
The Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque in Plateau State, Sheikh Lawal Adam Abubakar, has reportedly passed away. Trojan News reports that the sad development was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday…
Rwanda President Paul Kagame is expected to secure a fourth term in office in the upcoming election on Monday, facing modest competition from two opposition candidates. Kagame, 66, has been…
A UGANDAN court has sentenced Edward Awebwa, a 24-year-old man, to six years in prison for insulting President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son Muhoozi Kainerugaba via…
MALI’S military junta has lifted the suspension on political party activities, initially imposed to maintain public order. The suspension was enacted in April, just before a national dialogue aimed at…
MOAB Minerals, an Australian company listed on the ASX, has bought a big share in Linx Resources, now owning 89.6 percent of the company. This includes purchasing 81.85 percent of…
SOUTH Africa’s Communication Risk Information Centre (COMRiC) has dismantled a large SIM card fraud ring operating in Johannesburg and Bloemfontein, leading to the arrests of 45 individuals in Johannesburg and…
IN a groundbreaking move for African innovation, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced plans to raise $1bn in collaboration with African governments and the private sector to support…