African Potential
27 Aug
Nigerian-born Italian musician Charles Onyeabor has just unveiled a stirring new reggae single, The Future of Africa, an anthem that speaks directly to the heart of the continent's unrealised potential and resilient spirit. The track is the first glimpse into Onyeabor's highly anticipated sophomore album, Onyekachi, which is set to be released soon. In a…
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Dr. Oby Ezekwesili PHOTO:Getty Images Former Vice President, World Bank’s Africa Region, Dr Oby Ezekwesili has called for more policies and programmes that would strengthen democracy in the continent. READ ALSO:Oby Ezekwesili’s drive for fruitful democracy Ezekwesili made the call in Abuja on Thursday at the African Conference organised by the School of Politics, Policy…
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Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd., Bob Dickerman said Nigeria can achieve lower petroleum products prices in Naira if the government is ready to take the necessary steps. Dickerman said this while speaking at an event organised by the Nigerian Association for Energy Correspondents (NAEC) in Lagos. “We must…
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A Tunisian court has confirmed an imprisonment sentence earlier handed down to a presidential contender ahead of elections scheduled for Sunday in the North African country. The appeals court in the city of Jendouba in western Tunisia had upheld the 20-month jail sentence against detained presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel, his lawyer said. READ…
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The Rivers State Police Command has clarified its position on the upcoming Rivers State Local Government Election, slated for October 5, 2024. The Command's Spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement, said the police are compelled to comply with a Federal High Court judgment delivered on September 30, 2024. She said the judgment prohibits the…
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)inaugural lecture has provided a crucial opportunity to examine the underlying causes of the Sahel region’s insecurity and devastating violence. The Corp Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this in an Interview with newsmen during the news wire services' 1st Annual International Lecture on…
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Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has sworn in six newly appointed judges of the State High Court. READ ALSO:Ondo election: RTEAN declares support for Aiyedatiwa Aiyedatiwa commended the diligence, knowledge of the law, and commitment to justice, saying their appointments were as a product of rigorous and thorough processes, to have most…
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The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Sunday Karimi, has promised to intervene in reconstructing the collapsed Pakuta Bridge in Bunuland, Kabbabunu Council, Kogi State. The road links Aiyegunle-Gbede in Ijumu Council to Kiri Kingdom in Kabbabunu Council. It also connects Kupa North and South, including Eggan communities in Lokoja Local Council. With the lawmaker's…
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The Ogun House of Assembly on Thursday in Abeokuta passed the Consumer Protection Bill, 2024 in a bid to address consumer extortion, disputes and other sharp practices. READ ALSO:Burglars steal Ogun House of Assembly mace Mr Lukman Adeleye (PDP-Odogbolu) began the process of the bill’s passage when he presented the report of the Committee…
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The Labour Party Caucus in the National Assembly has faulted ongoing moves by Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State
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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commenced the implementation of the Federal Government directive to facilitate the sale of crude oil and petroleum products in naira, with the initial focus on serving Dangote Refinery.