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As organised crime rates surge across Africa, civil society organisations (CSOs) on the continent have raised concerns over proposed regulatory measures targeting non-governmental organisations (NGOs). While acknowledging the need to address increasing criminal activities, CSOs warn that excessive regulation could undermine their work in advancing human rights, development, and transparency. The ongoing 2nd Africa Civil […]
The Lagos State Government has defended the actions of officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) in their encounter with Nollywood actress Sarah Martins, describing the enforcement as a lawful step against unauthorised activities on public infrastructure. This clarification came on Friday in a statement issued by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, […]
Kenya, on Friday, held a solemn state funeral for revered opposition leader Raila Odinga in Nairobi, marking the end of an era for one of the country’s most influential political figures. LEADERSHIP reports that Odinga, affectionately known as “Baba” (father), died on Wednesday at the age of 80 from a suspected heart attack while receiving […]
An Algerian woman accused of raping, torturing and murdering a 12-year-old girl in Paris was tried in France on Friday in a case that horrified the country. Dahbia Benkired, now aged 27, was detained after Lola Daviet went missing in the northeast of the capital three years ago, and her body was then found in […]
The Arewa and Ohanaeze Youth groups have called on those they described as detractors to stop their baseless attacks against the Dangote Refinery with the malicious aim of destroying the brand’s towering profile. The youths of Northern States and South-eastern States, made the call in reaction to recent reports alleging that Dangote Refinery was importing […]
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has challenged Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, to immediately substantiate his claims that some pilots in Nigeria smoke Indian hemp and operate aircraft while under the influence of drugs with verifiable evidence or withdraw the statement. NAAPE, in a statement by its public relations officer, […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the ecosystem for women entrepreneurs through targeted reforms aimed at reducing the cost of doing business, easing access to finance, and creating gender-responsive policies that ensure inclusive economic growth. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation in the Digital Economy, Ms. Chayla […]
An artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform, BMONI, is creating a new approach to how Africans save, spend, and build wealth and teased users, including content creators, tech gurus, and enthusiasts. The platform, designed for young professionals and small business owners, aims to redefine access to global financial tools by combining artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. With […]
Folashade Oluwafemiayo has made headlines once again by setting a new African and world records at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt. The esteemed Nigerian athlete lifted an impressive 168kg in the women’s over 86kg category, surpassing her previous world record and earning two gold medals in both the total lift and […]
The Federal Government has explained that the current drop in food prices across markets was the direct result of increased local production, the release of withheld stocks by hoarders and improved coordination between federal and state-level interventions to stabilise supply. Speaking during a ministerial briefing to mark the 2025 World Food Day in Abuja, the […]
