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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Fibre Cuts, Vandalism Cost MTN N17.6bn in Network Losses
Between January and June 2024, telecoms giant MTN Nigeria faced over 13,700 fibre cuts across the country, severely affecting network quality and leading to massive financial losses. The company’s Chief …
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The Lagos State Government has cautioned residents to be wary of fake estate agents promoting non-existent housing units for sale or rent on social media platforms. The warning comes amid …
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FRSC Arrests 290,887 Road Traffic Offenders in Six Months
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) announced to have arrested about 290,887 road traffic offenders across the country between January and June 2025. This figure was disclosed by the Corps …
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A 25-year-old man, Ali Abubakari, has been confirmed dead after a fire gutted an uncompleted fuel station at Ejura Babasso in the Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality, Ashanti Region. According to a …
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NACGRAB Launches New Crop Initiative to Boost Food Security and Agricultural Research
The National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) has restated its commitment to the conservation and promotion of Nigeria’s plant genetic resources as a way to support the country’s …
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Egypt, Niger Deepen Ties With New Political Consultation Deal
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty, has paid an official visit to Niamey, Niger Republic, where he was warmly received by his Nigerien counterpart, Mr. Bakary …
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In northern Gaza, the desperation for food has reached a critical level, as hundreds of Palestinians were seen chasing a truck carrying flour in a frantic bid to secure something …
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Lagos Poultry Association to Launch Direct Sales in LGAs, Eyes N1,000 Crate Reduction in Egg Prices
In a move aimed at reducing the cost of eggs and other poultry products in Lagos State, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos chapter, has announced plans to establish …
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Mali Launches New Peace Charter, Moves Beyond Algiers Agreement
Mali’s transitional government has taken a major step in reshaping its national peace efforts with the presentation of a draft National Charter for Peace and Reconciliation. The document, which is …