Court Voids Removal Of Benue Chief Judge Ikpambese

The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has declared the removal of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, from office by the state House of Assembly as unconstitutional, null... Read more »

Djibouti opens market for Kenya’s miraa exports

Kenyan miraa, also known as khat, has been cleared for export to Djibouti, marking a significant new market opportunity for farmers and traders of the lucrative stimulant crop.  The Agriculture and Food... Read more »

Gaines Creative Outlet Celebrates 30 Years of Art, Community, Cultural Legacy in Nigeria – THISDAYLIVE

Agnes Ekebuike  With heartfelt performances and deeply personal reflections, the United States-based performing arts organisation Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet (JGCO), marked its 30th anniversary in Lagos with a powerful celebration of culture,... Read more »

Kenya: ‘Wangari Warriors’ Show Class to Win Inaugural ‘Empower Mchezaji’ Tourney

Nairobi — Former Kenya Police Bullets goalkeeper Valentine Khwaka turned on the style, saving two penalties as the ‘Wangari Warriors’ clinched the title at the inaugural ‘Empower Mchezaji’ tournament staged at the... Read more »

US warns citizens to reconsider traveling to Nigeria

The United States (US) government has urged its citizens to reconsider traveling to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, armed gangs, and inconsistent availability of health care services. The United... Read more »

Why Moody’s sees risks to Kenya’s economic recovery

National Treasury Building. [File/Standard] Kenya’s medium-term fiscal consolidation, critical for any potential ratings upgrade and access to more affordable international capital, is likely to get more challenging, Moody’s Ratings has warned.  The... Read more »

Cat and mouse game in Onne as Customs CG threatens tougher times against smugglers

The Customs service in Onne Port near Port Harcourt has said everything tough to deter smugglers but the same smugglers still try their tricks the very next moment; in guns, bullets, hard... Read more »

Africa to be hit hard as foreign aid cuts revealed » Capital News

The government has revealed details of its plans to cut foreign aid, with support for children’s education and women’s health in Africa facing the biggest reductions. The government said in February it... Read more »

Vendy wants to become the go-to payment platform for social commerce

The rising number of social media users and online shoppers on the continent has fuelled a rise in social commerce. Nigerian startup Vendy joins a growing list of startups looking to become the... Read more »

Kenyan Rights Activist Mwangi Arrested and Charged With Unlawful Possession of ‘Ammunition’

Renowned Kenyan rights activist Boniface Mwangi was charged on Monday with unlawful possession of ammunition over his alleged role in anti-government protests in June, according to court papers seen by news agencies.... Read more »