AFRICA

Police Say IGP Egbetokun’s Stay in Office Legal

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed IGP Egbetokun’s tenure adheres to constitutional law, not violating retirement age rules.

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Nigerians Decry 50% Petrol Price Hike As Rising Cost of Living Bites

Nigeria's government has faced criticism for failing to plan adequately for subsidy removal, leading to higher cost of living.

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Tinubu: Petrol Price Hike Inevitable Step to Reform Nigeria 

Tinubu has promised to replicate China's infrastructure in Nigeria and said petrol price hike is a hard decision towards reforms.

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Shettima Canvasses Stronger Ties Between FG, Traditional Institutions

Shettima says royal fathers play crucial a role in Nigeria's unity and stability.

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Aviation Minister Keyamo Inspects Infrastructure Upgrades at Lagos Airport, Applauds Public-Private Partnership

Aviation Minister Keyamo has inspected ongoing infrastructure upgrades at the Lagos airport, highlighting importance of public-private partnerships in enhancing airports.

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First Mpox Vaccine Shipment Arrives in Congo Amid Urgent Global Response to Outbreak

Congo has received its first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine, with global efforts to combat the outbreak still falling short

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ECOWAS Strengthens Media Ties to Combat Disinformation, Promote Peace in West Africa

ECOWAS has begun collaborations with regional media to improve public awareness of its programmes and counter misinformation, emphasising peacebuilding efforts

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Jehovah’s Witnesses To Begin 2024 Convention In Ota, Ogun State, September 6

Jehovah’s Witnesses will begin their 2024 Regional Convention titled “Declare the Good News!” in Ota on September 6.

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Nigeria Police Reinforce Embargo On Private Firearms

The NPF has reaffirmed its ban on private firearm use, also warning against gunrunners, fraudulent licensing claims.

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Lagos State Signs MoU With Chinese Firm For Green Line Rail Mass Transit Project

Lagos State Government has signed an MoU with China Harbour Engineering Company to implement the 68km Green Line Rail project

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