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July 31, 2023
Senegal’s Sonko supporters claim legal charges are ‘politically motivated’
Senegal’s public prosecutor on Saturday announced seven new charges against opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, and on Monday formally charged him with fomenting insurrection. “Mr Sonko’s supporters had called for protests against his arrest on Friday, bu…
Senegal: Police and Ousmane Sonko supporters clash in Dakar as Sonko is jailed
In tonight’s edition: Just days after being arrested at home, Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been charged with fomenting insurrection and had his party dissolved. Also, France has denied accusations from Niger’s military junta that it wa…
2nd Cycling Lagos: Gov. Sanwo-Olu to lead celebrity race category- organisers
The organisers of the 2nd Cycling Lagos, on Monday, said that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu would lead the scores of celebrity for the race scheduled for October 2023.The organisers of the the 2nd Cycling Lagos, Bamidele Adeleye, told the News Agency of Nig…
Astronomy:Nigeria acquires N44m, first functional radio telescope to aid research,studies
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) had acquired its first functional radio telescope worth over N44 million to aid Astronomy research and studies in the country.Dr Bonaventure Okere, Director, Centre for Basic Space Science an…
Government installs 37 automated premix fuel machines to curb shortage
The government says it has built 37 of a target of 50 automated premix fuel vending machines to stop the diversion and hoarding of the product, which has resulted in widespread shortages. The machines have been placed on numerous landing beaches, incl…
FG to collaborate with state govts. to eliminate illegal mining
The Federal Government, on Monday, reiterated its commitment to collaborating with state governments to ensure elimination of illegal mining activities across the country.The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Mary Ogbe, …
Banzy Banero’s ‘Hosanna’ makes debut on musical charts in 24 countries
Rising Ghanaian Afrobeats star Banzy Banero has had his ‘Hosanna’ hit single enter the musical charts in 24 countries around the world. The Tiktok-enhanced hit song, which is currently one of the most streamed songs on Audiomack in Ghana, has made sig…
Sunyani Sacred Heart JHS wins Ark FM/Cowbell Brain Challenge competition
The Sunyani Sacred Heart Junior High School (JHS) was at the weekend crowned winner of the third edition of the Ark FM/Cowbell Brain Challenge competition. For their prizes, each of the three contestants, who represented the school, received a brand n…
Shatta Wale rallies support for Michy’s new release
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale, has rallied the support of his fans to stream his ex-fiancé’s new single titled ‘Hustle’. In a Twitter post-Shatta, Wale quoted Michy’s song, adding that his followers should support her….
Palliatives: FG to provide N200 Bln intervention for food, agric.
The Federal Government has approved N200 billion as intervention for provision of stable food and agricultural inputs.President Bola Tinubu made the announcement in a nationwide broadcast tagged: “After Darkness Comes the Glorious Dawn’’ on Monday in …