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Ghana Moves to Ban Foreigners from Small-Scale Gold Mining by May
Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, has announced a ban on foreign involvement in its artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector, effective from May 1, 2025. The move is part of a broader…
FG Names Minna Airport as Backup to Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport
The Federal Government has officially designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger State, as an alternative to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.…
Strong 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, Triggers Panic
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Istanbul on Wednesday, sending tremors across the city and prompting residents to evacuate buildings in panic.
Turkey’s…
Federal Government to Close Marine Bridge for 60 Days Repairs
The Federal Government has announced a 60-day partial closure of the Marine Bridge in Lagos, starting Sunday, April 27, to allow for critical structural repairs.
Olukorede Kesha, the…
Outrage as Niger Governor Orders Arrest, Haircut for Dreadlocks Wearers
Outrage as Niger Governor Orders Arrest, Haircut for Dreadlocks Wearers
Nigerians have taken to social media to express outrage after Governor Umar Bago of Niger State ordered the arrest,…
Katsina Spends N7.6bn to Power Up State with Solar Projects and Grid Expansions
The Katsina State Government has committed a total of N7.6 billion to various electricity-related projects across the state, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy, particularly solar…
India Declares Three-Day Mourning for Late Pope Francis
The Government of India has announced a three-day state mourning to honour the memory of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
Recognised as the first non-European…
Gov. Oborevwori Mourns Pope Francis, Hails Him as Global Symbol of Peace and Humility
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has paid glowing tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing him as a beacon of peace, humility, and compassion whose legacy will continue to…
Tinubu Hails Adeniji Kazeem’s Emergence as Ansar-Ud-Deen President
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr. Adeniji Kazeem (SAN) on his emergence as the President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Worldwide during the organisation’s triennial delegates…
Tinubu Hails Emir of Ilorin at 85, Praises His Role in Nation-Building
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the Emir of Ilorin, on the occasion of his 85th birthday.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesman, Mr. Bayo…