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Niger Delta leaders task Buhari, Umana on NDDC Board

Notable leaders in the Niger Delta on Sunday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to accept the need for a new board for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). ‘’The board is needed to assure the nine states interests in the region’s development process’’ The leaders in a statement in Port Harcourt …

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Raila Odinga challenges presidential results in Kenyan Supreme Court

Presidential candidate Raila Odinga formally filed a petition challenging the election results in Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday, August 22 according to one of Odinga’s lawyers, Daniel Maanzo. The petition was filed online Monday morning with a physical copy expected to arrive at the court’s registry in Nairobi before the …

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Ethiopian Airlines suspends pilots who ‘slept’ on duty, overshooting runway

Ethiopian Airlines has officially reacted to a report that two pilots slept on the job overshooting the Addis Ababa runway and losing contact with air control at a point. “The concerned crew have been removed from operation pending further investigation,” the airline said in a statement without saying if the …

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Woman drowns while filming live on Facebook

A Kenyan lady based in Canada drowned in a swimming pool while live-streaming herself on Facebook. Hellen Wendy, whose Facebook profile says that she worked as a nurse in Toronto, Ontario was in a jovial mood while interacting with her followers before the tragedy occurred. Wendy started swimming while her gadget was …

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PREZO GRAMMY OF LEGENDARY SUPERSTAR ENT.

LEGENDARY SUPERSTARS ENTERTAINMENT ‼️‼️ LEGENDARY SUPERSTARS ENTERTAINMENT ‼️‼️ Prezo GRAMMY finally tops the chart of Sierra Leone entertainment 🤝 As he drops his trending Song NA TIKTOK…. This one will make your day 👇👇👇👇 Nacious and Jay Rhymes did something exclusive, thank you for making LSE number One… SOUP SWEET …

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The top 10 African countries with the largest gold holdings

Africa is the third largest gold producer in the world with mining operations in at least 21 countries. The mining sector is one of the major sources of employment in many African nations. Out of these 21 countries, 10 have the largest gold reserves, according to data firm Statista. Algeria …

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6 Nice And Rich Traditional Nigerian Dishes You Should Try On Weekends

Nigerians are not considered one of the happiest people on earth for no reason; the rich culture and traditions, as well as foods and general demeanour to life easily make us deserving of that title. Nigerian foods are particularly of high value, with most of the popular, local delicacies drawn from the …

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Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini crowned in South Africa

After a year-long family feud, Misuzulu ka Zwelithini has been crowned Zulu king in a traditional ceremony in South Africa. The 48-year-old is the son of the previous king, but some royals had argued he was not the rightful heir and that the late king’s will was in fact forged. …

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Al-Shabab terrorists kill 12 in Somali hotel attack

At least 12 people have been killed after al-Shabab militants, stormed a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, on Friday night. Police said attackers detonated two explosives outside the hotel, before entering the building and opening fire. Continued gunfire and explosions were reported on Saturday, as security forces battled an …

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Photos: Peter Obi visits, bows before the Olu of Warri Kingdom

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi visited his Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, The Olu of Warri Kingdom on Friday, August 19. The visit forms part of his consultation with major stake holders in preparation for the general elections in 2023. It also marks the celebration activities of …

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