Newscenter Media News The South African Border Management Authority has temporarily closed a key border crossing with Botswana due to heavy rainfall and flooding. The Grobler’s Bridge crossing in northern South Africa is …
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Suspected cultists kill vigilante in Rivers
Tension has gripped Ahoada town in Rivers State following the brutal murder of a local vigilante member identified as Precious by suspected cultists on Tuesday night. The tragic incident occurred …
Read More »Germany defence ministry suspends posting on X platform
Germany’s defence ministry said Wednesday it was suspending activities on social media platform X, which is accused of enabling the spread of disinformation under its owner Elon Musk. The ministry …
Read More »Military widows decry neglect, seek Lagos gov’s support
A group known as “Wives of Fallen Heroes in Lagos State” has voiced their concerns about being neglected by the state government. The group’s representative, Oluwaseyi Iliya, raised the issue …
Read More »KW-IRS reads Riot Act to tax violators
The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) on Wednesday organised a one-day sensitisation programme to reawaken citizens’ responsibility for tax payment compliance and enlighten stakeholders on new tax reforms. The …
Read More »Kenya turns to UAE for railway funding after China’s withdrawal
President William Ruto said Kenya has started discussions with the United Arab Emirates to secure financing to complete a regional railway after China cut infrastructure funding to the project. The …
Read More »JUST IN: Ondo gov dissolves cabinet, retains two commissioners
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The dissolution, announced on Wednesday, exempts two cabinet members—Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode …
Read More »Nigerian music industry ‘filled with dangerous sharks’, says Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has responded to concerns about a video showing her “swimming with sharks.” The 44-year-old artist shared the underwater footage on her Instagram story, where she could …
Read More »Nigeria’s inflation hit 34.80% in December – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80% in December 2024, reflecting a slight increase from the 34.60% recorded in November. According to the …
Read More »Katsina gov honours fallen heroes, backs security forces
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Wednesday, paid tribute to fallen military heroes and emphasised his administration’s commitment to supporting security forces and veterans. Radda made this known during the …
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