The Democratic Alliance (DA) held a street march in Gugulethu, Cape Town, on Saturday morning to protest against gender-based violence (GBV) and the ongoing delays in processing DNA evidence, which …
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Angola Arrests Suspects in Alleged Continental Coup Plot
Angola has moved against what it says is a continent-wide network plotting regime change, arresting three people accused of terrorism. Those arrested include two Russian nationals and an Angolan journalist …
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AviationCrimeEntertainmentPublic SafetyTransportation
KWAM 1 Denies FAAN Allegations, Says Abuja Airport Incident Was Misrepresented
Popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate or KWAM 1, has denied allegations of misconduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This …
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BusinessCrimeEconomyGovernancePublic SectorRegulation
Auctioneers Group Sets Up National Task Force to Clean Up Industry
The Nigerian Auctioneers Group has taken a bold step to bring order to the auction industry by setting up a National Task Force Committee. This move is aimed at stopping …
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Abia Police Kill Five Kidnappers, Recover Weapons in Major Operation
The Abia State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime, killing five suspected kidnappers and recovering a large cache of weapons in a successful …
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West Africa Lost $2.1 Billion to Crypto Crimes in 2024
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has raised alarm over rising cases of fraud linked to cryptocurrency and digital assets across West Africa, saying …
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Online Piracy Surpasses Cable Theft, Threatens Kenya’s Film Industry
Kenya’s entertainment industry is under serious threat as online piracy has overtaken traditional cable theft, becoming the most dangerous challenge facing local content creators and broadcasters. The growing menace is …
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City Power Cracks Down on Illegal Connections
City Power in Johannesburg has started a serious operation to remove illegal electricity connections and disconnect people who do not pay their bills. This move, according to officials, is to …
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Zambia Police Arrest Company Boss Over Alleged Theft of K575,000
The Zambia Police Service has arrested the Managing Director of a private firm, Mr. Abel Ng’andu, over allegations that he stole company money and used it for personal purposes. Mr. …
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SAN Wahab Shittu Warns Nigerians Against Naira Mutilation
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Wahab Shittu, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians against the mutilation and abuse of the naira, stressing that such acts damage public …