August 2, 2023

Protests persist in Senegal after Sonko crackdown

Senegal’s interior ministry says it is taking measures to “preserve peace and tranquillity” as opposition protests are still happening in some parts of the country.Small protests are still happening in the capital, Dakar, and in Ziguinchor, a city wher…

TikTok suspended in Senegal after protests

TikTok has been suspended in Senegal as it is being used to spread “hateful and subversive messages threatening the stability of the country”, Minister of Communication Moussa Bocar has announced.He described the popular social media app as the “prefer…

FCCPC delists 18 more digital money lenders

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has delisted another 18 Digital Money Lenders (DMLs) for operating without regulatory approval.A statement by Mr Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, said …

Group pledges support, partnership with Sen. Ngwu from Enugu

A group, Enugu -West Peoples’ Assembly, in the FCT has said it would support and partner Sen. Osita Ngwu, in his endeavours to deliver quality representation for Nigerians especially those of his district.Chief Mrs Chinyere Collins-Ezimako, Coordinato…

Ex-international slams FIFA scribe over comment on NFF

Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje has expressed discontent over comment by Fatma Samoura, Secretary-General of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), disparaging the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).The News Agency of Ni…

Catholic University appoints Rev. Fr. Prof. Amponsah as Pro VC

The Governing Council of the Catholic University of Ghana (CUG) has appointed Rev Fr Professor Peter Nkrumah Amponsah as the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University. Rev. Fr. Prof. Amponsah is an ordained Catholic Priest and holds a PhD in Journalism, a…

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