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NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA AWARD (NIDA)

October 28, 2023 will be remembered in Malawi as the day friendship and good neighborliness between nations and its citizens was at its most glorious and best; by God's grace. First, I thank God Almighty for making the evening a resounding success; to Him be all the glory. That magic happened because you showed up to grace the occasion of the second edition of the Nigerians in Diaspora Award (NIDA) Event. Read More

SPECIAL MOVIE AWARDS

The Special Movie Awards (SMA) is an unforgettable night to celebrate movie makers in and outside Africa continent. It is a special night were we award film, cast and crew generally celebrating excellence in films and film making. The Special Movie Awards SMA 2021 Virtual edition will be held on the Saturday 27th of  March 2021.  This is an initiative geared towards the common good of filmmaking and filmmakers in the West African sub Anglophone region.Read More

Federal judge halts Trump administration’s nationwide expedited removal plan

US Judge Blocks Trump’s Rapid Deportation

Washington, D.C. On August 29, 2025, U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb blocked the Trump administration’s plan to expand rapid deportation across the country. The policy would have allowed undocumented immigrants to be deported swiftly without a court hearing, raising serious due process concerns. (cnn.com) Judge Cobb emphasized that expedited removal must ensure all individuals have a fair chance to contestRead More

President Julius Maada Bio receives newly elected SLFA leadership at State House, Freetown

President Bio Welcomes New SLFA Executive Team

Freetown, Sierra Leone On August 13, 2025, President Dr Julius Maada Bio received the newly elected executive team of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) at the State House in Freetown. The meeting marked a significant moment for local football governance as the SLFA entered a fresh phase of leadership and commitment to advancing the sport. (State House, Sierra Leone)Read More

Herders–farmers clashes across Nigeria claim over 2,800 lives despite anti-grazing laws

Open Grazing Violence Kills 2,800 in Five Years

Nigeria  Open grazing conflicts between herders and farmers have claimed over 2,800 lives in the past five years. According to reports, between 2020 and 2024, at least 2,349 people were killed in 359 violent incidents. In just the first half of 2025, another 451 deaths were recorded, with Benue (254 deaths), Plateau (121), and Nasarawa (20) being the hardest-hit states.Read More

Herders-farmers clashes have killed 2,800+ people in five years across Nigeria

Open Grazing Violence Claims Over 2,800 Lives

Nigeria Reports show that open grazing violence between herders and farmers has resulted in over 2,800 deaths in the past five years (2020–2024). This includes 2,349 fatalities from 359 incidents recorded by Nextier’s Violent Conflict Database, plus at least 451 deaths already recorded in early 2025. (Vanguard) Vanguard News In 2024 alone, there were 61 deadly clashes resulting in 467Read More

Journalist Ike Abonyi, present at the meeting, says Obi made no offer to Deji Adeyanju

Obi Didn’t Offer Deji Money, Journalist Says

Abuja, Nigeria Renowned journalist and columnist Ike Abonyi, who brokered and attended a July 2022 meeting between Peter Obi and activist Deji Adeyanju, has denied claims that Obi offered Adeyanju money for political support. Abonyi clarified that during the private three-hour meeting, Obi did not offer any monetary or material inducements a claim made recently by Adeyanju on social media.Read More

Jonathan’s cousin says he has not withdrawn from the 2027 presidential contest

Jonathan Denies Stepping Aside from 2027 Presidential Race

Abuja, Nigeria Reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan has stepped aside from the 2027 presidential race have been firmly denied by his family. On August 29, 2025, his cousin, Azibaola Robert, posted on his verified Facebook page that Jonathan never made such a statement, warning Nigerians to discard the claim as fake news (vanguardngr.com, legit.ng). The claim originated from a NewsweekRead More

Effective July 1, 2025, Lagos State prohibits Styrofoam, plastic bags, and straws to curb plastic pollution

Lagos Bans Single Use Plastics to Fight Pollution

Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Government has officially enforced a ban on single use plastics, including Styrofoam containers, plastic bags, and straws, starting July 1, 2025. This decision comes in response to the city’s growing plastic pollution crisis, which clogs drainage channels, contaminates soil and water, and threatens local wildlife. Plastic waste in Lagos is a major environmental concern, with drainageRead More

SLPP MPs chant against First Lady Fatima Bio during parliamentary opening

SLPP MPs Mock Fatima Bio in Sierra Leone Parliament

Freetown, Sierra Leone  A video circulating online shows SLPP Members of Parliament (MPs) chanting phrases like “Coco roast” and “D Mami e coco burn” as First Lady Fatima Maada Bio entered the chamber during the State Opening of Parliament in August 2025  Observers noted that the First Lady remained seated while the President, Vice President, and legislative leaders entered. She wasRead More

Abia Gov Alex Otti cites funding and extensive dredging needs as reasons for Ukwa seaport delay

Otti Explains Delay in Ukwa Seaport Project

Umuahia (Abia State) Governor Alex Otti has explained why the much-awaited Ukwa seaport project has not commenced. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Ezumezu Ndoki Patriotic Association in Ukwa East, he stressed that his administration will not begin the project until full funding is assured, ensuring it will be completed once initiated He revealed that a Chinese team submittedRead More

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Did You Know?
Africa is the only continent straddled by all four hemispheres – North, South, East, and West.