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Rongo MP Inspects Development Projects Amid Allegations of NG-CDF Funds Misuse

Eniola OladeleDecember 19, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 19, 2024011

Rongo Member of Parliament recently embarked on an extensive tour of various development projects within his constituency to address allegations of misappropriating National Government Constituency...

POLITICS TECHNOLOGY

Turkey Starts Construction of Rocket-Launching Facility in Somalia, Strengthening Space Ambitions

Eniola OladeleDecember 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 18, 2024010

Turkey has begun the construction of a rocket-launching facility in Somalia, marking a significant step in its growing space ambitions. The facility, located in the...

ECONOMY POLITICS

Congress to Vote on New Restrictions for US Investment in China Amid Growing Tensions

Eniola OladeleDecember 18, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 18, 2024012

The United States Congress is set to vote on a new set of restrictions that would limit American investments in Chinese companies, marking a significant...

Africa POLITICS

Recklessness or Reform: The Unfolding Saga of Dele Farotimi’s Legal and Literary Battle

Eniola OladeleDecember 14, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 14, 2024015

In the swirling tempest of socio-political discourse, few narratives capture attention like the unfolding saga surrounding Dele Farotimi and the controversy his book has ignited....

Africa International News POLITICS

The Black Moses: Dele Farotimi – A Prisoner of Conscience and the Quintessential Enigma of Judicial Reform

Eniola OladeleDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024017

Dele Farotimi stands as a towering figure in Nigeria’s legal and activist landscape, a man whose life has been defined by an unyielding commitment to...

Africa POLITICS

Ghana Election: Oheneba Bennie Warns Chief Justice Ahead of January 7 Swearing-In, Video

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024013

In the lead-up to Ghana’s highly anticipated January 7 swearing-in ceremony, Oheneba Bennie, a prominent political figure, has issued a public caution to the country’s...

Africa International News POLITICS

Justice on Trial: The Legal Siege Against Dele Farotimi Amidst Book Ban, Denied Bail, and Escalating Court Charges in Ibadan and Abuja

Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 12, 2024025

The arrest and detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi unveil a layered narrative deeply embedded in Nigeria’s political, legal, and social fabric. At the...

Africa International News POLITICS

The Incorruptible Judge: A Reflective Analysis of Systemic Maladies in Nigeria’s Judiciary within the Narrative of Dele Farotimi’s Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.

Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024027

The Nigerian judiciary, heralded as the last hope of the common man, has often found itself entangled in controversies that question its integrity, independence, and...

Africa POLITICS

Ghana Presidential Election: RSF Calls for Press Freedom Safeguards

Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 11, 2024020

As Ghana’s presidential election approaches, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has outlined measures to protect press freedom, a crucial element for democratic transparency. RSF urges Ghanaian...

Africa International News POLITICS

Egypt Condemns Israel’s Continued Occupation of Syrian Territory

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024020

Egypt has strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing occupation and reported expansion into additional Syrian land, calling it a flagrant violation of international law and a threat...

Africa POLITICS

Martha Koome Appoints Team to Investigate Ahmednassir Abdullahi’s Graft Allegations, Urges Full Cooperation

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024019

Chief Justice Martha Koome of Kenya has appointed a specialized team to investigate the corruption allegations raised by prominent lawyer Ahmednassir Abdullahi. Abdullahi recently made...

Africa POLITICS

Ghana’s Electoral Commission Declares Ex-President Mahama Winner of Presidential Election

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024018

In a historic announcement, Ghana’s Electoral Commission declared former President John Dramani Mahama as the winner of the recent presidential election. The declaration followed a...

Africa POLITICS

Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Smuggling Arms to Jubaland Amid Growing Tensions

Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 10, 2024020

Somalia has accused neighboring Ethiopia of smuggling arms into the Jubaland region, escalating already strained relations between the two countries. The Somali government claims that...

Africa POLITICS

Maraga and Matiang’i Urged to Intervene and Resolve Nyamira County Assembly Wrangles

Eniola OladeleDecember 9, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 9, 2024024

Political leaders and citizens are calling for the intervention of Chief Justice David Maraga and Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to help end the ongoing...

Africa POLITICS

Opposition Claims Victory in Ghana’s Presidential Election, Vice-President Concedes Defeat

Eniola OladeleDecember 9, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 9, 2024022

In a surprising turn of events, the opposition party in Ghana has been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election, with the country’s vice-president...

Africa POLITICS

A Legal and Analytical Counterargument on the Arrest and Allegations Against Dele Farotimi

Eniola OladeleDecember 7, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 7, 2024027

The arrest and continued detention of Dele Farotimi raise serious legal and ethical questions about due process, constitutional rights, and the rule of law in...

Africa POLITICS

Survey Reveals Top Trusted Leaders in Kenya and Their Approval Ratings

Eniola OladeleDecember 4, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 4, 2024038

A recent survey conducted in Kenya has revealed the most trusted leaders in the country, shedding light on the approval ratings of political figures across...

Africa POLITICS

Mozambique President Warns Protests Could Lead to Delays in Worker Payments

Eniola OladeleDecember 4, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 4, 2024025

Mozambique’s President, Filipe Nyusi, has issued a stark warning regarding ongoing protests in the country, indicating that the demonstrations could potentially disrupt the timely payment...

Africa POLITICS

Resolve Abyei Dispute Before 2026 Elections, Yakani Urges Leaders

Eniola OladeleDecember 3, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 3, 2024029

Prominent activist Edmund Yakani has called on Sudanese and South Sudanese leaders to prioritize resolving the long-standing Abyei issue before the 2026 elections. Abyei, a...

Africa POLITICS

Drama Unfolds as Karua, Besigye Lawyers Denied Access at Judiciary Headquarters

Eniola OladeleDecember 3, 2024

by Eniola OladeleDecember 3, 2024024

A tense standoff erupted at the Judiciary Headquarters when lawyers representing prominent political figures Martha Karua and Kizza Besigye were barred from accessing the premises....

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