Opposition leader declared winner of Somaliland presidential election Somaliland’s electoral commission declared on Tuesday that the opposition leader won the region’s election, which took place last week. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the Waddani Party secured over 50% of the votes cast. Notably, Abdullahi, 69, served as the speaker of Somaliland’s parliament in 2005. Kenya’s Catholic…
US Ambassador to South Africa Resigns Following Trump’s Presidential Win US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, has stated his intention to vacate his position on January 10, 2025, consistent with standard protocol during presidential administration transitions. “It has been a great privilege to serve in this position and strengthen the relationship between the United…
Convoy Attack: 50 Insurgents Killed, 7 Nigerian Officers Missing At least 50 Boko Haram fighters were killed on Tuesday and seven members of Nigeria’s infrastructure security force were missing following an insurgent ambush on a convoy monitoring the country’s power grid installations, a spokesperson said. Akolo Ahmed installed as Boys Brigade Nigeria leader in Nasarawa,…
Kenya’s Catholic Church Rejects President’s $40K Donation …Rejects use of church events, such as fundraisers services, as platforms for political self-promotion By Yahaya Idris The Catholic Church in Kenya turned down President William Ruto’s donation of around $40,000, after priests denounced the government’s failure to fulfill its election commitments. Global Times Nigeria reports President Ruto…
…..Achieving what many peers haven’t since democracy’s return Youth in Benue State Haakyav Tombu Peter’s live videos have impressed them, showcasing his boldness and vocal support for Benue State’s youth, accomplishing what many peers have not since democracy’s resurgence. If only we had 10 Haakyav in Benue who are fearless to say the truth then…
Ghana bars offshore investment of pension funds over currency worries Ghana is implementing stricter regulations on private pension fund managers seeking to invest in offshore assets due to concerns that it may exacerbate pressure on its cedi currency. In the wake of the 2010 pension reforms, workers’ retirement contributions in the world’s second-largest cocoa producer…
Vandals target Lumumba mausoleum in Congo, stealing gold-capped tooth By Yahaya Idris Authorities in the Congo have announced that the mausoleum honoring Patrice Lumumba, the independence leader who was assassinated, in the capital city of Kinshasa, has been vandalized. However, it is unclear whether Lumumba’s remains, specifically a single gold-capped tooth, were damaged or removed….
NBA hails Tantita over attainment of 1.8mbpd, promises collaboration By Abdul Baiye Prominent Oil Security Maintenance expert and ex-militant leader in the Niger Delta, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has accused the Nigerian Navy efforts was frustrating the war against crude oil theft in the region. He also accused the Navy of aiding and abetting…
Constituency projects: Senator Karimi spends N1.4bn on 140 boreholes, water scheme IDRIS AHMED, Lokoja Incumbent Kogi West Senator, Sunday Karimi, in his determination to ensure provision of constituency projects, has commenced the construction of 75 New solar propelled boreholes as well as the rehabilitation of 60 moribund Water Schemes across communities in the Senatorial district….
By Yahaya Idris The Chairman Lokoja Local Government Area Arewa Traders Union, Mallam Iliyasu Aliyu, has extolled the Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi for the mega empowerment program organized for market traders and artisans in his constituency recently. In an interview with Mallam Iliyasu Aliyu, Chairman of the Arewa Traders Union, in Lokoja, the…