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Gas Flaring: Niger Delta Communities Bear Cost As FG Threatens Licence Revocation

adminSeptember 10, 2026

Communities in Nigeria’s oil-producing region are still bearing the health and environmental burden of gas flaring as the Federal Government moves to revoke the licences of investors who fail to develop projects meant to commercialise gas now being burnt at flare sites. The warning from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) comes despite N521.87...

Oyetola Reorders Port Agencies, Moves Dry Port Duties To NPA

adminSeptember 10, 2026

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has begun a restructuring of Nigeria’s port administration with an order transferring inland dry port functions previously handled by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The directive, according to a statement by the minister’s Special Adviser, Dr Bolaji Akinola, is part of...

Zimbabwe Human Rights Commissioner Dies After Alleged Axe Attack

adminSeptember 9, 2026

HARARE — A commissioner of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), Dr Martin Muduva, has died after he was allegedly attacked with an axe during a domestic incident in Dzivarasekwa Extension. According to ZBC News, Muduva sustained serious injuries in the attack on Tuesday night and was taken to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for treatment....

Benue Police Arrest 46 Over Obstruction Of Peter Obi’s Movement

adminSeptember 9, 2026

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 persons allegedly linked to the obstruction of the movement of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, during his visit to the state on Tuesday. Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Makurdi, saying the arrests followed intelligence-led operations...

FG Enrols 16,000 Nigerians In New Digital Skills Academy

adminSeptember 9, 2026

ABUJA — The Federal Government has selected 16,000 Nigerians for the first batch of its newly established Digital Training Academy, in a move aimed at expanding access to digital skills and improving young Nigerians’ prospects in the global job market. The development was announced by the National Coordinator, Special Projects and Innovation Unit of the...

Israel Signals No Forced Gaza Expulsion As Displacement Fears Threaten Peace Efforts

adminSeptember 9, 2026

LJUBLJANA — Israel has sought to distance itself from fears of a mass forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar declaring that his government is not planning to expel or deport residents of the war-ravaged territory. Saar said on Wednesday that Israel would not prevent Palestinians who voluntarily choose to leave...

Bangladesh Measles Deaths Cross 1,000 As Vaccine Gaps Expose Children

adminSeptember 9, 2026

DHAKA — Bangladesh is facing its deadliest measles outbreak in decades, with more than 1,000 children dead and 187,484 infections recorded since March, exposing serious gaps in vaccination coverage, Channels Television reported on Wednesday. Figures from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) put the death toll at 1,002, highlighting the severity of an outbreak...

World Royals, Leaders Gather As Norway Bids Farewell To King Harald V

adminSeptember 9, 2026

OSLO — Norway’s farewell to King Harald V on Wednesday drew royals and political leaders from more than 20 countries to Oslo, turning the funeral of the long-serving monarch into a major international event, CNN reported. Thousands of Norwegians lined the streets as Harald’s coffin was taken from the royal palace to Oslo Cathedral, while...

Counterfeit Trade Goes Local As Chinese Syndicates Set Up Fake-Product Plants In Nigeria — NAFDAC

adminSeptember 9, 2026

LAGOS — Nigeria’s counterfeit goods crisis has taken a more disturbing turn, with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) revealing that some Chinese syndicates previously importing fake products into the country are now establishing manufacturing plants and distribution networks locally. The development means counterfeiters are increasingly bypassing the traditional route...

Met Police Opens Criminal Probe Into Reform UK Funding Allegations

adminSeptember 9, 2026

LONDON — Britain’s Metropolitan Police has opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Reform UK may have breached electoral funding laws, escalating scrutiny of the political party following an undercover investigation broadcast by Channel 4 News. According to the BBC, the Met’s Special Enquiry Team is investigating suspected offences linked to donations and polling involving...

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Gas Flaring: Niger Delta Communities Bear Cost As FG Threatens Licence Revocation

Oyetola Reorders Port Agencies, Moves Dry Port Duties To NPA

Zimbabwe Human Rights Commissioner Dies After Alleged Axe Attack

Benue Police Arrest 46 Over Obstruction Of Peter Obi’s Movement

FG Enrols 16,000 Nigerians In New Digital Skills Academy

Israel Signals No Forced Gaza Expulsion As Displacement Fears Threaten Peace Efforts

Bangladesh Measles Deaths Cross 1,000 As Vaccine Gaps Expose Children

World Royals, Leaders Gather As Norway Bids Farewell To King Harald V

Counterfeit Trade Goes Local As Chinese Syndicates Set Up Fake-Product Plants In Nigeria — NAFDAC

Met Police Opens Criminal Probe Into Reform UK Funding Allegations

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