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President Bola Tinubu said the government has decided to manage the naira to stop corruption in Nigeria. Tinubu said this on Sunday in his address at the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia. The president said the government is also managing the naira to remove the artificial element of its value. […]
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Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.
The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel.
The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment.
Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.
A well-known madrasa (seminary) in Karachi, Pakistan, has issued a 'fatwa' (religious edict) that excludes those who play PUBG, the online game, from the realm of Islam, with the additional penalty of having their marriages [...]
[This Day] The European Union (EU) governments yesterday expressed support for Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria's candidate for the position of the Director-General (DG) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as the race enters the final month.
The world Thursday October 16 commemorated World Food Day.
This year the UN took stock of the present situation in light of the Covid-19 pandemic which it says has increased food insecurity- particularly in Africa.
The World Food Program, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, reports 73 million people are affected by malnutrition in Africa.
Oxfam the international aid group warns the situation is dire. Its latest warning given in the report called \"Later will be too late\"
In 2017, after a large-scale food crisis, the international community had put forward a plan to address the situation. Three years later, food insecurity has reached extreme levels.
In Afghanistan, but also in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Southern Sudan, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Somalia, i.e. in six of the seven countries where the situation of food insecurity is the most worrying.... and the financial aid promised by the donor states has still not arrived.
Food security is a state in which “all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.”
Africa, according the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is the region with the highest prevalence of undernourishment, as almost 20 percent of its 1.2 billion population goes hungry.
On a global scale, the current health crisis and economic recession could plunge half a billion people into poverty. According to NGOs, more than 12,000 people could die of hunger every day before the end of the year.
There have been reports that citizens of Nigeria claim the government has been using military force against innocent civilians.
September might have felt like it came and went, but Netflix's new and original offerings have us welcoming October with open arms. Although the streaming service has plenty of scary […]
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[Africa In Fact] Urbanisation and acculturation in Cameroon are eroding traditional conservation practices that helped maintain the equilibrium of the ecosystem
Nowadays, it's common for a girl to receive jewelry, shoes and maybe a phone or some sort of technology for her 13th birthday. But Avee Shabazz of
Here are some of the most common misconceptions associatedwith applying for the Windrush Scheme and the WindrushCompensation Scheme, as many people don’t realise theyare eligible to apply for support or to seek compensation
Compton is launching a universal basic income initiative that will give disadvantaged families a few hundred dollars a month with no strings attached. Compton Mayor […]
[allAfrica] As of October 17, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,623,827. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,296, and recoveries 1,336,069.
Papoose is cleaning up the tea he spilled about his family having a new addition. A clip of Papoose’s interview with radio host Jenny Boom Boom was posted
South African President and Chair of the African Union, Cyril Ramaphosa has finally weighed in on the violence plaguing Nigeria.
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian protesters demanding an end to police brutality defied a curfew as gunfire rang out where they were setting up a blockade Wednesday, a day after shots were fired into a crowd of demonstrators singing the country’s national anthem. That disturbing turn drew global outrage. It’s not clear if any protesters […]
Guinea's 82-year-old incumbent leader Alpha Conde is running for a third term in Sunday's tense presidential election.
His bid was made possible after he pushed through a new constitution in March, which he said was to modernise the country but it also allowed him to run for another term.
The move sparked protests and subsequent crackdowns, which killed dozens.
What de we know about Conde?
After decades as an opposition activist, Conde became Guinea's first democratically-elected president in 2010.
He was reelected in 2015.
In both votes, he beat his main opposition rival Cellou Dalien Diallo, who he is facing again this year.
Conde has promised to boost the economy tackle corruption and increase Guinea's electricity access. And make Guinea Africa's second economic powerhouse after Nigeria.
Despite the promises, the mineral-rich country is one of the poorest in the world.
Conde calls for free election
As he cast his ballot on Sunday, Conde said he hoped the vote would be \" free, democratic and transparent\".
\"We are going to make sure that the polling stations are safe.
\"Guinea cannot develop without peace, security and unity. So we call on all candidates to avoid any act of violence. If some want to cause unrest, national and international awareness will be duly raised,\" he said.
What do Guineans say about him?
\"In 10 years, Alpha Conde has done nothing,\" said Aminata Barry, a 36-year-old opposition supporter, adding that he had made \"only promises\".
But Conde retains a bedrock of supporters who hail his efforts at economic revival. He drew huge crowds on the campaign trail, where he dismissed his many critics.
\"Despite his age, we want him for the future of our youth,\" said lawyer Sekou Diakate, 47, who was among thousands attending a Conde rally Friday.
The SARS unit has been accused of physical abuse and torture, as nationwide calls for police reform increase.
Beyoncé, Rihanna, and more celebrities are showing their support for the protests in Nigeria, all calling for the end of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad police […]
Karen Hugerappears to be staying neutral regarding the ongoing feud between fellow castmatesCandiace DillardandMonique Samuels. In the teaser for the upcoming episode of 'The Real […]
Eboni K. Williams' addition to Bravo's reality show \"The Real Housewives of New York\" means more to her than just being the first Black woman to be added
The campaign for Democratic presidential and vice-presidential nominees Joe Biden and Kamala Harris released an agenda to support the African... View Article
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LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari spoke to the nation about the unrest that has gripped the country... View Article
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[Premium Times] Eser Contracting and industry Company Incorporated was unregistered but was awarded a N19.2 billion railway rehabilitation contract in violation of public procurement regulations.
Actor Terrence Howard is seeking unpaid compensation from 'Empire' in a lawsuit he's filed against 20thCentury Fox Film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actor […]
Online paying system Stripe has acquired Nigerian tech startup Paystack to expand its services across Africa. The cost: more than $200 million.
A white Ohio business owner is facing criticism for posting a controversial sign about race and welfare outside of his shop. Mike, whose last name is not
End SARS, which stands for End Special Anti-Robbery Squad, has become a growing movement in opposition to the African nation's police force's violent use of the special unit.
Several of La La Anthony's followers were wondering how big her circle of friends is after the 37-year-old posted videos on her Instagram Story on Monday
[Premium Times] The AU chair condemned the violence that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries on Tuesday in Lagos.
[New Dawn] The arrow of time is always delving deeper in us, constantly forcing us forward, and in any story, time only flows when the story is told. The arm of time is always ticking to the beat of change, and change is as constant as time.We should move along with time, and not be swept along by the tide of time.
