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Nigeria Faces Massive Losses as Gas Flaring Escalates
Over the first five months of 2024, Nigeria flared enough natural gas to produce approximately 12,700 GWh of potential electricity—a loss estimated at ₦662 billion (US $445.6 million),…
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We Have Uncovered Fraud in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector – EFCC
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it has exposed extensive fraudulent activities within the country's oil and gas industry. This revelation…
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Kenya President Urges Police to ‘Shoot Protesters in the Leg’ to Stop Vandalism
President William Ruto has ordered security forces to adopt a controversial approach to curb rising protest-related violence.
He instructed police to “shoot in the leg” anyone found…
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ECOWAS Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions in Togo
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for all parties in Togo to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue, following a recent surge in protests,…
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USAID Officially Shuts Down as U.S. Foreign Aid Overhaul Rolls Out
After more than six decades of global development work, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially ceased independent operations on July 1, 2025. The agency…
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Why Nigeria Is Running Three Budgets at Once—and Why It’s Legal
It might sound unusualb but Nigeria is currently operating under three simultaneous budgets: the 2024 Main Appropriation Act, a 2024 Supplementary Budget, and the freshly signed 2025…
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U.S. House Bans WhatsApp on Official Devices over Security Concerns
The United States House of Representatives has officially banned the use of WhatsApp on all government-managed devices, citing growing cybersecurity concerns. The move comes after a…
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Trump Brokers Fragile Iran–Israel Ceasefire amid Mutual Violations
Despite President Trump’s intervention securing a ceasefire, early violations by both Israel and Iran highlight the fragility of peace. While Israel claims its defensive goals are met…
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South African Court Rejects Jacob Zuma’s Bid to Halt Corruption Trial
In a significant legal development, the Pietermaritzburg High Court in South Africa has rejected an application by former President Jacob Zuma to permanently halt his corruption trial.…
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Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Appointed as New African Development Bank President
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has elected Dr. Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its ninth president, marking a significant leadership transition for the continent's premier…
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