Nigerian security forces on Saturday fired bullets and teargas at several journalists and protesters during demonstrations against the country’s economic crisis in the capital city, Abuja, according to journalists at the scene. It was not immediately confirmed whether the projectiles fired at journalists were rubber or live rounds. But the
The ability of the Central Bank to monitor in real time forex transactions, could potentially slow down black market activity, if the directive is enforced properly. The Bank of Ghana’s new directive requiring forex bureaux to use a centralized foreign exchange platform begins today, sparking mixed reactions from the public. CLICK TO
Police in Somalia said Saturday that 32 people died and 63 others were wounded in an attack on a beach hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, the previous evening. Al-Qaida’s East Africa affiliate, al-Shabab, said through its radio that its fighters carried out the attack. Police spokesperson Maj. Abdifatah Adan Hassan told
Protesters clashed with residents in Lagos, Nigeria on Friday during a demonstration against the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. Carrying placards, bells and Nigeria’s green-and-white flag, the protesters were met with a heavy security presence on the streets of Lagos. The protests were mainly over food shortages and
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Nigerians aren’t new to protests. However, with rising costs of living and an economic mess, its citizens took to the streets again, taking a cue from Kenya’s recent anti-government demonstrations that forced President Ruto to drop a tax proposal JOIN OUR TELEGRAM CHANNEL THAT POST FREE JOBS+TIPS At least 13
Sighted by SKB Journal, the timing for the launch of the initiative seems quite interesting as the general elections is fast approaching. Bad roads are among the top three likely factors that influence people’s vote The Ministry of Roads and Highways on Tuesday introduced an app and call center aimed
SKB Journal can report that Nigerian Iconic Singer and Actress, Onyeka Onwenu, Dies Aged 72. Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, has reportedly died at the age of 72. The iconic singer, according to reports on Tuesday night, was said to have slumped after performing at a birthday
Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organisation, has partnered with Stonebwoy’s charity organisation The Livingstone Foundation (TLF), as part of its forthcoming Move Afrika: Ghana campaign. The partnership aims to support TLF’s mission and enable the organization to continue to scale its work across the country and globally. The
An international rights group on Monday accused a paramilitary group in war-torn Sudan of sexual violence against women, including rape, gang rape, and forced and child marriage. A smaller number of incidents were also attributed to the military, it said. JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL FOR MORE NEWS Human Rights
