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Political crisis: 27 Rivers State PDP lawmakers defect to APC
A total of 27 Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have declared their defection from the…
U.S. FDA approves two groundbreaking gene therapies for sickle cell disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for two groundbreaking gene therapies targeting sickle cell…
U.S. considers paperless visas for streamlined and secure travel
The United States is considering the implementation of digital visas, aiming to eliminate the traditional practice of stamping…
UN Report: 300 million people in 72 countries will need humanitarian aid by 2024
On Monday, December 11, 2023, a recently released United Nations report warned that, by 2024, 300 million people…
FGN removes VAT and customs duties on cooking gas imports
The Ministry of Finance has officially communicated the Federal Government's decision to eliminate VAT and customs duty payments…
ECOWAS addresses regional crises and sanctions, focus on Niger’s transition
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened for a summit addressing the regional crisis…
Bronny James makes impactful defensive debut for USC after cardiac recovery
In his collegiate debut for the University of Southern California, Bronny James showcased his defensive prowess, marking a…
Egypt’s presidential election amid regional turmoil
Egyptians are set to cast their votes on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in a presidential election, a significant…
TECNO announces AFCON sponsorship and unveils SPARK 20 series
TECNO, a global technology leader, has officially announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…
East African force withdraws from DRC amidst criticisms and regional shifts
The withdrawal of the East African force (EAC-RF) deployed in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of…
Controversy surrounds approval of Burundi’s electoral commission composition
Burundi's National Assembly granted approval to the composition of the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) on Thursday, securing…
Egypt’s election: Anticipated victory for Sissi amidst economic concerns
Egypt is in the final stages of preparations for its upcoming presidential election, scheduled to occur from Sunday,…
Kenya halts privatization of state entities amid opposition appeal
A court has issued a suspension on the privatization proceedings of 11 state-owned entities in Kenya, including the…
Burundi’s former prime minister sentenced to life in prison
A former general has been found guilty on various charges, including attempting to overthrow the government, illicit enrichment,…
U.S., South Korea, and Japan forge joint initiatives to counter North Korean cyber threats
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have jointly formulated new measures to address the evolving challenges posed…