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Kunle Sanni

July 1, 2023

Uganda to start Islamic banking as parliament removes legal roadblocks

The bills were passed to clear the way for the long-awaited Islamic banking, according to a statement by APO news agency.

Ugandan parliament
July 1, 2023

South African president suspends justices for delaying judgments; judges to face probe

Mr Ramaphosa suspended TA Maumela and NP Mngqibisa-Thusi in accordance with section 177(3) of the country’s constitution.

Cyril Ramaphosa
July 1, 2023

CSOs threaten to shut filling stations over planned N700 pump price

The coalition threatened to mobilise members and stakeholders nationwide to protest and shut down filling stations.

Fuel pump
June 30, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court rules in favour of website designer who refused to work for same-sex couples

However, public commentators have considered this latest decision as a setback to LGBTQ rights across the country.

Lorie Smith (Credit: CNBC)
June 28, 2023

Former president’s son, wife arrested for corruption in Zambia

The ex-president’s son is suspected of stealing more than $5 million in criminal proceeds.

ZAMBIAN POLICE OFFICERS
June 28, 2023

Sierra Leone: APC kicks as President Bio wins reelection

Sierra Leone’s electoral commission has announced and declared President Julius Bio as the winner of the presidential election.

President Julius Bio
June 28, 2023

Canada introduces nomad visa for remote workers, priority visa for tech pros

Canada has opened new immigration channels to attract international tech expertise into the country’s digital system.

Nigerians Abroad
June 27, 2023

Kenyan couple arrested, charged for plotting to export ants to China, France

A prosecution begged the court to speed up the case stating that the lives of the ants on display were at stake.

Messor Cephalotes
June 26, 2023

Gavi boss Muhammad Pate leaves global body to pick ‘national assignment’ in Nigeria

It disclosed that the appointment would take effect on 3 August 2023.

Muhammad Ali-Pate
June 26, 2023

Buhari didn’t remove petrol subsidy because it would’ve cost APC victory at 2023 poll: Garba Shehu

“We do not want to distract them from the onerous tasks facing them and the nation. Neither is it our wish to take the spotlight away from them in any way,” he said.

Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Tinubu