Governor Alia promises to fix safety problems in Benue State before he leaves office. He went to Otukpo, where many bad things had happened lately. The area suffered attacks, with one important person killed and several others taken away. Alia met people at the palace of their king to talk about these troubles. He wants everyone to feel safe again.
Alia asked everyone to stop fighting right away. He said the government needs help from regular people to solve these problems. Some security experts from Benue came home to check things out. They will tell big bosses what they saw. The federal government also helps fight these crimes.
King John Elaigwu thanked the governor for working hard on roads and safety. He said his people completely...
A special rat called Ronin just broke a world record! This African giant pouched rat found more mines than any other rat ever. The boss at Guinness World Records, Adam Millward, really likes what these HeroRATs do. He thinks their work changes lives for the better. Millward said Ronin shows how animals can team up with people to make good things happen.
Ronin earned his award on April 4, which marks both Mine Awareness Day and World Rat Day. Since starting to work in Cambodia in 2021, Ronin has sniffed out 109 landmines and 15 other dangerous items left over from war. His amazing nose beat the old record held by Magawa, another hero rat who found 71 mines and 38 war items during five years of work.
The person who works with Ronin...
Kebbi's boss fired his office helper because he talked about gay people. The man said Kebbi and Sokoto had lots of gays and lesbians signed up somewhere. Nobody liked these words, and the helper lost his job right away. Governor Nasir Idris heard what happened and decided the helper couldn't work anymore. The helper's name was Nasiru Abubakar Kigo.
Ahmed Idris told everyone about this on Friday. He works as the main talker for the governor. The paper that kicked out the helper came from Malami Shekare, who runs all the workers. The paper said the helper broke good behavior rules. It also said his words made the state look bad when the state tries hard to be good. The helper must stay home until they finish checking what he said.
The...
NNPCL picked eight new bosses on Friday. Olufemi Soneye told everyone about it in Abuja. These changes happened right after they chose a new company leader and board members. All these people start their jobs immediately.
Bashir Bayo Ojulari is the team's boss. Rowland Ewubare is the top helper for daily tasks. Adedapo Segun handles all money matters. Olalekan Ogunleye takes care of gas, power, and finding new energy sources for Nigeria.
The team includes four more important people. Udy Ntia manages oil-digging operations. Mumuni Dangazau runs the fuel-selling part of the business. Sophia Mbakwe directs services that help the whole company work better. Adesua Dozie serves as both the official paper keeper and main lawyer.
NNPCL made...
The ANC recently took big action by starting a court case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. People around the world noticed this move. Many ask who paid for it. A study from the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy looks at where the money came from and how it might affect ANC decisions.
The ANC wants the court to say Israel is killing large groups of people in Gaza after what happened last October. This legal fight cost about R200 million. The ANC had money troubles before, with debts reaching R500 million back in 2022. Many wonder how they found cash for such an expensive case. Last year, President Ramaphosa said they fixed their money problems but didn't explain how.
The report points out...
Zimbabwe works hard to make the internet safer against hackers. The country wants to protect people's information better as online dangers keep changing.
Leaders met in Mutare on Thursday to discuss internet safety and ask lawmakers to update rules that help fight computer criminals. Dr. Tatenda Mavetera from the ICT Ministry said President Mnangagwa sees digital business as key to growing the economy. She believes safe computer systems help build trust and bring more money to Zimbabwe.
The country needs strong defenses to guard important systems, personal details, and money from bad actors. Everyone must work together to keep digital life safe. Zimbabwe plans to become more high-tech under its Smart Zimbabwe 2030 plan but needs laws...
Rwanda plans to mark 31 years since the awful killings ended in 1994. They believe peace helps countries grow strong.
Every year on April 7, Rwanda remembers when the mass murders of Tutsi people started. These killings went on for over three months. The yearly event warns everyone that we must never forget what happened there. The country hopes such terrible acts never happen anywhere else on earth.
James Musoni, Rwanda's top official in Zimbabwe, talked to newsgroups on Friday. He stressed how much his country wants peace everywhere because it helps nations move ahead. He asked world leaders to fight harder against people who say the genocide never happened. Mr. Musoni wants everyone to stand against hate speech, unfair treatment...
Zimbabwe's government just started a new project called the Midlands Province Investment Compendium. This simple document shows all the business opportunities waiting in the Midlands area. It helps anyone looking to start a business see what options exist across different towns and cities. The paper aims to bring attention to the region's unused potential. Officials want people with money to put it into local projects because the business rules make it easy.
Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube believes this new guide offers clear directions for growing business in the area. Mr. Willard Manungo from the President's office pointed out how perfectly timed this event was. Zimbabwe plans to finish its first National Development Strategy...
At the Third Africa Education Summit in Victoria Falls last Friday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa talked about how education shapes Africa's future. He wants schools to teach skills that help students build up Africa, not just earn certificates. He believes we need to check if our teaching methods actually prepare young people to make Africa modern and industrial. This matters because better education leads to better lives for everyone across the continent.
President Mnangagwa asked education leaders to create bold plans that go beyond just handing out diplomas. He wants schools to develop students who can solve problems. African education systems must consider the special challenges we face as Africans. He pointed out how education...
