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Sultan tasks media firm on professionalism
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto has tasked Qausain TV on professionalism in the provision of its services to the public.Abubakar, the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made the call when the Qausain grou…
Tinubu commissions NASS Central Mosque, urges Muslims on humility
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, commissioned the National Assembly Central Mosque urging the Muslim Faithful to exhibit humility in their daily living.Tinubu who was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima while noting the vanity of life, called…
Licence revocation: NAMB begins recapitalisation appraisal of MFBs
The National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) has directed all licensed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) nationwide to update it on their recapitalization status for assessment and follow-up actions with the regulatory authorities.The Executive Secret…
Deadly clashes after Senegal’s Sonko sentenced
At least nine people were killed during clashes between riot police and protesters in Senegal after the opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, was given a two-year jail sentence.The casualties were announced by Interior Minister Antoine Diome in a late-nigh…
Nine killed in Senegal clashes after opposition leader sentenced
Nine people have died in clashes across Senegal, the interior minister said Friday, after a court sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in jail.A conviction for “corrupting youth” may disqualify Sonko, President Macky Sall’s …
Senegal shuts social media as protesters die after Sonko sentencing
Social media and messaging platforms have been blocked in Senegal after unrest erupted over the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.At least nine people were killed when Sonko’s supporters clashed with police in several cities on Thursday.Son…
Parliament speaker pledged to preserving children’s rights
National Assembly (AN) speaker Carolina Cerqueira reiterated Thursday in Luanda her institution’s responsibility, duty and commitment to protect the children’s rights.The Parliamentary made the pledge during her visit to the “Nossa Senhora de África” s…
Government denies rumors on external pressure to cut fuel subsidies
Angola has denied rumors that its decision to cut petrol subsidies stemmed from the external pressure of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).This is a sovereign decision by the Angolan State, without any external pressure from the International Mone…
Prosecute Transnational Organized Crimes, money laundering – Ndego
Mr Benjamin Ndego, a criminologist, has called for concurrent investigations and prosecution of Transnational Organized Crimes (TOC) with money laundering to enable relevant institutions to recover proceeds of such crimes.Mr Ndego, who is also an Expe…
Hohoe MCE commissions, hands over completed projects to communities
Mr Daniel Noble Awume, Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has commissioned and handed over some completed projects to communities in the Municipality.The projects are a mechanized borehole with a Polytank stand and supply of a 5,000-litre capacity…