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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed that six educators and invigilators have been detained for their involvement in examination malpractices during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Additionally, multiple students have been apprehended for similar infractions. John Kappi, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, disclosed that the arrested teachers were reportedly […]
The Conversation Africa has issued a strong condemnation following the detention and harassment of its West Africa editor, Adejuwon Soyinka, by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS). Soyinka, an esteemed investigative journalist, was held for six hours at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammad Airport on Sunday after arriving on a flight from the United Kingdom. According to […]
During her address at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful message that encapsulated a growing sentiment within the Democratic Party. “Something wonderfully magical is in the air, isn’t it?” she began. “A familiar feeling that’s been buried too deep for too long.” Obama continued with an evocative […]
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered impassioned speeches endorsing Kamala Harris and urging Democratic voters to rally behind her campaign against Donald Trump in the forthcoming November election. Michelle Obama, speaking first, invigorated the crowd with a message of optimism. […]
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Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is not a new Covid-19 threat, according to Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization’s regional director for Europe. Addressing recent concerns over a new variant of the virus, Dr. Kluge emphasized that, despite the emergence of Clade Ib, authorities are well-equipped to manage and contain the disease. Dr. Kluge […]
Velma Trayham has swiftly emerged as a prominent figure in Arizona’s business landscape, having recently assumed the role of president and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona. Trayham’s appointment places her at the helm of economic development efforts for one of the fastest-growing demographics in the rapidly expanding state. Trayham’s primary objective is to […]
A French court has ordered the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets in the midst of a protracted legal conflict involving a Chinese company. The dispute centers on a 2007 agreement between Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment and Ogun State in Nigeria to establish a free-trade zone intended to boost industrial investment. The agreement was terminated […]
The Kenyan government has unveiled its plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network, with a focus on completing Phase 2B and initiating Phase 2C. Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar confirmed the administration’s commitment to this significant infrastructure project during a visit by 20 African ambassadors on Wednesday. Phase 2B of the SGR extension […]
Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has successfully navigated a primary election challenge in Minnesota, securing her position as the party’s nominee for the November election in the state’s strongly Democratic 5th District. This victory comes as a notable exception among her fellow members of the progressive “Squad,” who have faced setbacks in recent primaries. Omar, who […]
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Teodoro Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea have formalized their collaboration on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, enhancing the strategic partnership between their nations. The agreement, which was signed on Wednesday evening in Malabo, marks a significant step in the mutual development of both countries. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special […]
