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Aug
23
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
Tinubu Appoints Kekere-Ekun as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria

Tinubu Appoints Kekere-Ekun as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria

Breaking, Nigeria, Politics,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. The ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Friday. Kekere-Ekun's appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, which would make her the 23rd CJN and the second female to hold the position. She succeeds Justice Ariwoola, who retired after reaching the mandatory age of 70 years, having assumed office on June 27, 2022. President Tinubu had earlier thanked Justice Ariwoola for his dedicated public service. The appointment of Kekere-Ekun marks…
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Aug
23
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
Bolt Takes Action to End ‘Taxi-War’ Between Nigeria and South Africa

Bolt Takes Action to End ‘Taxi-War’ Between Nigeria and South Africa

Africa, Breaking, Economy
Online taxi firm Bolt has restricted inter-country ride requests between Nigeria and South Africa due to a social media prank war between the two nations. The prank involved booking and canceling rides in the other country, wasting drivers' time, fuel, and money. Bolt identified and blocked users participating in this malicious game, which affected drivers in both countries. The company understands the impact on its driver-partners and has taken measures to prevent further disruptions. The prank war is believed to have started on social media, with users in both countries engaging in a long-standing tradition of trolling each other. However,…
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Aug
23
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
NDLEA Secures 302-Year Prison Sentence for 19 Drug Traffickers

NDLEA Secures 302-Year Prison Sentence for 19 Drug Traffickers

Breaking, Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the conviction and sentencing of 19 drug traffickers, including three kingpins, to a total of 302 years in prison. The convictions were secured through diligent prosecution by the NDLEA, following arrests made between July 1 and 31, 2024. The three kingpins, Bolanle Lookman Dauda, Ikeh Stanley Ifeanyi, and Christian Anyanwu, were sentenced to 21, 14, and 16 years in prison, respectively. Dauda was arrested while attempting to transport drugs to Ghana, while Ifeanyi was caught with 1,100 ampoules of fentanyl at the Idumota market in Lagos. Anyanwu was arrested with 1.4…
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Aug
23
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
WHO Launches Emergency Response as Mpox Outbreak Worsens in DRC

WHO Launches Emergency Response as Mpox Outbreak Worsens in DRC

Africa, Breaking, Health,
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an emergency response to combat the resurgence of the Mpox virus (also known as monkeypox) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With over 18,000 cases and 500 deaths reported, the DRC has become the epicenter of the outbreak, with a disproportionate 70% of cases affecting children. Amidst the ongoing insurgency in the DRC, the WHO is working to adapt its strategies to reach conflict-hit regions. Dr. Samuel Boland, incident manager for Mpox at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, stated that they are utilizing alternative methods, such as radio broadcasts, to reach…
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Aug
19
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
UN Reports Record Number of Aid Workers Killed in 2023

UN Reports Record Number of Aid Workers Killed in 2023

Africa, Breaking, Charity
In a sobering report released on World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations revealed that a record number of aid workers lost their lives while on duty in 2023. A staggering 280 humanitarian workers were killed worldwide, with the majority (163) meeting their demise in Gaza. However, the crisis in Sudan and South Sudan also saw a significant number of aid workers being killed, highlighting the dangers faced by humanitarians in conflict zones. Benin's Market Revamp Sparks Mixed Emotions In Benin, efforts to modernize the sprawling Tokpa market in central Cotonou have been met with mixed feelings among vendors and shoppers.…
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