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FG, Self Help Africa Launch Innovative Rural Water Safety Projects

The Federal Government, in partnership with Self Help Africa, has launched two pilot projects aimed at improving water safety in rural Nigeria through chlorine dispensing and inline chlorination systems.

Koidu Holdings Layoffs Spark Labour Crisis in Sierra Leone’s Kono District

After months of unresolved labour disputes, Koidu Holdings laid off nearly 1,000 workers in Sierra Leone’s Kono District, according to workers and union representatives. New testimonies describe unpaid benefits, permanent injuries, and growing hardship.

Tinubu New Tax Laws Take Effect Amid Controversy, Forgery Claims

Tinubu new tax laws came into effect on January 1, 2026, amid controversy over discrepancies in gazetted versions. Public debate, institutional reviews, and government clarifications shape Nigeria’s fiscal landscape.

Nigeria’s Dirty Secret: Oshiomhole, Katsina Peace Talks, Int’l Pressure Expose Nigeria’s Rot

A resurfaced video of Senator Adams Oshiomhole accusing Chinese miners and retired generals of fueling Nigeria’s insecurity has reignited debate over the country’s shadow economy of violence. From revelations at the Katsina peace talks to growing U.S. concern, fresh evidence suggests that illegal mining, state complicity, and global interests may be at the heart of Nigeria’s unending conflict.

Gulf States Land Grab in East Africa Fuels Food Security Crisis

Across Ethiopia and Sudan, Gulf States land grab in East Africa fuels rising hunger. Vast leases supply Gulf markets, while farmers report smaller harvests, higher prices, and displacement from fertile lands.

Rwanda Receives First US Deportees Under Third-Country Deal

Rwanda confirmed the arrival of seven migrants deported from the US, the first under a bilateral deal. The move expands Trump’s Africa “third-country” network, raising legal and human rights concerns.

Kisumu Bus Tragedy: 25 Mourners Dead, Baby Among 32 Injured

Kisumu, Kenya - In the twisted wreckage of what was supposed to be a journey home from grief, 32 people clung to life after...

Nigeria Governance Politics: When Politics Devours Service

Governance across federal, state, and local levels in Nigeria, has become subordinate to politics. A recent governance perception survey conducted across six geopolitical zones...

Religious Persecution in North Africa: They Pray in Secret

Across the Maghreb, Christian converts and religious minorities live double lives, terrified of exposure as governments quietly enable their persecution The video was shaky, probably...

Ikedi Ohakim At 68: Why Imo Might Need Him Again

A birthday reflection on the former governor's journey and what lies ahead. "Leadership is not about the next election. It's about the next generation."...

From Kush to Hope: Recovery Story Sparks S’ Leone Drug Fight

By Esther Kadie Tarawally When Michael Tamba Komba opened his eyes in a dimly lit hospital room, the first thing he saw was his mother...

Ohakim 2.0: Bridge Between Rescued Past and Reimagined Future

By Obinna Ndukwe Every once in a while, a state reaches a crossroads, a moment to pause, look back at the road already traveled, and...

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