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Nigerians reject new police unit to replace disbanded force

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – What was supposed to appease Nigerians following the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has ruffled feathers among some Nigerians. Thousands of Nigerians are outraged over the unveiling of a new unit to replace the SARS accused of violating the rights of citizens including illegal detentions, assaults and shootings. According to the head of the police Mohammed… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

SWAT Is SARS, SARS Is SWAT! By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
In recent days, SARS has faced unprecedented local and international media attention over several incidents in which many Nigerians have died, tortured, kidnapped, and assaulted by SARS. In response to the historic defiance of our youths to protest in towns and cities, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said he had set up Special Weapons and Tactics team to replace… Read More
Africa East Africa Featured World 

500 volunteers still battling fire on Mount Kilimanjaro

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– – At least 500 volunteers continue to battle a fire on Africa’s tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzaia as they hope to bring it under control. The fire broke out on Sunday, according to the country’s National Parks service. Moto umezuka Mlima Kilimanjaro leo mchana na jitihada za kuuzima bado zinaendelea. Taarifa zaidi zitafuatia. #TANAPANEWS BY @PASCALSHELUTETE pic.twitter.com/Jcfj6QlCf8 —… Read More
Africa Ghana Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigerians in Ghana demonstrate against police brutalities

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Some Nigerians residing in Ghana have picketed at the Nigerian High Commission in Accra. They are demanding an end to what they call police brutalities against civilians in Nigeria. The Nigerians carried placards asking the Nigerian government to sit up and end the brutalities. It took the intervention of Ghanaian security officers to end the protest. – –… Read More
Africa Investments 

Appointments in the cabinet of African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina

Elwin Mandowa,
DIRECTOR GENERAL, CABINET OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT The African Development Bank Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yacine FAL Director General, Cabinet Office of the President, effective 1st November 2020. As Director General, Ms. Fal will oversee the administrative and operational work and activities of the Cabinet Office of the President. Primarily, she will provide oversight of… Read More
Africa Featured World 

Africa’s first adaptive learning online high school launches

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – Prestigious, independent school, Bridge House and award-winning EdTech company, Digemy, have joined forces to create ConnectEd – the first Independent Examinations Board (IEB) curriculum online high school in Africa to utilise a dynamic adaptive learning platform. The school will launch initially for Grades 10 and 11, with other grades to follow next year and into 2022. Bridge House… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Portugal and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has announced. The 35-year-old is “doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation”, the FPF said in a statement. Portugal face Sweden in a Nations League group game on Wednesday. The remainder of Fernando Santos’ Portugal squad have tested negative for Covid-19 and… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

#EndSARS More Of Larger Problem Than Protest By Dr Prince Charles Dickson

Elwin Mandowa,
Often people ask me why I write on certain topics and issues all the time, like bashing governments at all levels and the band of ‘confusionists’ that run them, my take on the education, health and power sector, arguments on ethnicity and the indigene question amongst others. My answer is that I do because I believe that such subjects are… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Fuel Price Hike And Trade Union Negotiations By Izielen Agbon

Elwin Mandowa,
It was incorrect for the NLC and TUC leaders to agree that the fuel price hike and the deregulation of the PMS market are inevitable. The union leaders should not have agreed that market forces should determine the PMS price without the intervention of the mobilised masses of Nigerian people while the Federal Government itself was interfering in the petroleum… Read More
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