Mauritius
29 Nov
Former President of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim has stressed the need for strategic leadership and entrepreneurial innovation to drive sustainable economic growth in Africa.
11 Nov
The Mauritius opposition appeared to be headed for victory in legislative elections after Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Monday conceded defeat. Final results have yet to be officially released, but opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam looked set to take over the post of prime minister for the third time at the head of his Alliance of…
2 Nov
Mauritius on Saturday reversed its decision to block social media until its election that had been prompted by a wire-tapping scandal. The ban on social media had been in place for 24 hours, with users on the Indian Ocean island unable to access Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. It was due to last until November…
1 Nov
The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius blocked access to social media on Friday, just days ahead of a general election as tensions mounted over a wire-tapping scandal. The shock move was announced by telecoms operator EMTEL, which said it was ordered late Thursday by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority to block access to all…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has directed that the Administrative Department of its Academy be named after the slain officer, Aminu Salisu, killed by a suspected internet fraudster in Anambra. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede announced this on Saturday in Abuja at the 2024 EFCC Rewards and Recognition ceremony. Salisu, an Assistant Superintendent…
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Napoli continued their Serie A title charge on Saturday by coming from behind to win a feverish contest with rivals Juventus 2-1 and go six
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Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 polls, has called for the establishment of more online universities to enhance the development of Nigeria’s education system. Obi made the call at the Nexford University 2024 Graduation on Saturday in Lagos, noting that online education was the only way the country could provide…
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David Moyes was a proud man after he celebrated his 700th Premier League game as a manager by overseeing Everton's 1-0 win at Brighton
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Operatives of the Imo Police Command’s tactical Unit have neutralised three notorious kingpins of Eastern Security Network (ESN), an armed wing of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Owerri. Adejobi…
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Real Betis signed Manchester United winger Antony on loan on Saturday until the end of the season after a disastrous stint at Old Trafford.
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The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, says it is building the capacity of its students to harness engineering and technology for sustainable society and inclusive economy. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, said this at the inauguration of a one-day capacity building workshop for prospectus enginers, on Saturday in Bauchi. The programme is being implemented…
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The Nigeria Police, Edo Command, on Saturday pulled out the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Umoru Ozigi from service after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the event which held in Benin, featured parade by fellow officers, amidst cheers and fun fare from family…
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Israeli authorities released on Saturday 200 inmates, nearly all Palestinian, in exchange for four Israeli women soldiers held hostage
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The Kebbi State Government has announced plans to recruit 500 additional health workers and absorb 390 staff members of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) into the state’s workforce this year. Gov. Nasir Idris made the disclosure during the handing over ceremony of the NGF/GAVI UNICEF Project in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. “We…