Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 09:53
A suspected arsonist sprays a mosque with petrol and sets it on fire over a family dispute, police say.
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 09:49
As part of the memorial, flowers were thrown into the Ruzizi River and laid at a monument on Katogota's main street, symbolizing the community's tribute to the massacre victims. A mass was also held at the Bon Berger Catholic Chapel in Katogota to remember those unjustly killed.
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 09:33
- Kenya’s Green Jobs Potential will be key in preserving the country’s natural heritage and combating the challenges posed by climate change.
- PS Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime warned that the transition to green economy has far reaching implications for...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 09:00
For nearly thirty years, the South African government held a man it initially labeled prisoner number 46664, the anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela. But in 1994, Mandela transformed from the country's 'number one terrorist' into its first Black president, ushering in a new era of democracy....
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 08:44
The Benin Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has announced that the agency has rescued three trafficked victims from Ivory Coast. Africa Today News, New York reports that Barrister Nduka Nwanwenene who is the NAPTIP Commander in charge of...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 08:39
A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has reiterated his support for the current movement advocating that Nigeria should do away with the presidential system of government because, according to him, it was not working. But he also emphasized how critical it was to implement a system that...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 08:32
The average price of imported food commodities to Nigeria rose to its highest level, reaching 34 per cent in one year between April 2023 and April 2024, official data have pointed out. This represents a 200 basis point increase from the 32 percent recorded in March 2024, according to an analysis...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 08:27
The government of Sweden has resolved to return no fewer than 39 pieces of Benin Artefacts in her Museum to the custody of Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin. The resolution followed the Federal Republic of Nigeria Gazette No. 57, Volume 110 at pages A245-247 issued on...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 08:21
Eight months after his painful death, the pathologist, who conducted an autopsy on the body of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad, has revealed that the cause of death couldn’t be ascertained. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu, who spoke to newsmen in Lagos...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 08:14
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day state visit, as the two countries consolidate moves to further deepen a relationship that has grown closer since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022. Africa Today News, New York reports that the visit is coming barely days after...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 08:07
The Organized Labor stormed out in frustration as the negotiations between their leaders and the Federal Government over the new minimum wage ended in a deadlock on Wednesday, Africa Today News, New York reports. This followed offers of ₦48,000 and ₦54,000 wages by the Federal Government and the...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 07:55
The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico was shot multiple times and critically injured in a “politically motivated” assassination attempt on Wednesday, according to the interior minister. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 59-year-old Fico was shot by a gunman five times on Wednesday...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 07:30
South Africa will ask the top UN court to order Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah. The hearing is part of a broader case accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, which Israel has repeatedly denied.
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 07:02
Nelson Shardey now faces a 10-year wait for "settlement" and a bill running into thousands of pounds.
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 07:00
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 06:46
The newly appointed Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigerian (CAN) Rev’d Dr. Joel Danjuma Manzo, has extolled the leadership qualities and support of First Class paramount rulers on the body of Christ in the state.
Rev’d Dr. Manzo, made the...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 06:13
United Nations — The World Food Program warned Wednesday that the threat of famine is growing for 5 million Sudanese in parts of the country affected by war.
“Commitments made by all parties to facilitate humanitarian access urgently need to be translated into realities on the ground,” Carl Skau...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 06:11
Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan of Adamawa State High Court of Justice on Wednesday 15th May 2024, issued warrant of arrest against Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC.
The court ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest Barr....
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 06:00
With a widespread telecoms blackout already in place, emergency help and humanitarian aid at risk if satellite service withdrawn, say NGOs
Nearly 100 humanitarian groups in Sudan have warned Elon Musk he risks “collectively punishing” millions of Sudanese by shutting down his vital...
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Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 05:30
A month after the introduction of the gold-backed ZiG currency in Zimbabwe, the government has set up Gestapo-like surveillance mechanisms to catch those who reject the new money.