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Popular comedian Ali Baba shared shocking prices for winning political offices across Nigeria. He spoke about corruption during a podcast interview and revealed the massive costs candidates face. Senatorial seats require around 1.2 billion naira each according to his claims. House of...

The Peoples Democratic Party warned major government bodies to protect their freedom from political control. Debo Ologunagba spoke for the party during June 12 Democracy Day celebrations. The PDP wants the National Assembly, courts, and election commission to stand strong against pressure...

President Bola Tinubu rejected claims that he wants Nigeria to become a single political party country. He spoke to lawmakers during Democracy Day celebrations on Thursday. Many opposition politicians have joined his All Progressives Congress party recently. The president promised he would never...

Customs boss Bashir Adeniyi wants his officers to work closer with drug agencies across Nigeria. He visited Ogun state Wednesday and talked about stopping illegal drug imports at the borders. The chief said Customs teams up with NDLEA and NAFDAC to catch more criminals. Three agencies destroyed...

Former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim wants Nigerian leaders to give young people real power during decision making. He spoke about Democracy Day and said the country needs laws that promise youth positions at every government level. Ohakim thinks young Nigerians should help make important...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave special awards to Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other activists who died fighting for their rights. The president honored these heroes during Democracy Day celebrations on Thursday. He also awarded Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige, and former President Shehu Musa Yar'Adua...

Kano State wants to stop new polio diseases across all 44 local areas before December 2025 ends. Dr Muhammad Nasiru runs the Primary Health Care Board and promises health workers will focus on problem spots. Ungogo Local Government has many people who refuse vaccines and security troubles block...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised former President Muhammadu Buhari for making June 12 the official Democracy Day. Tinubu spoke to lawmakers on Wednesday about how important this change was for Nigeria. He said Buhari helped heal the country and fixed old political mistakes. The president...

Abass Daniyan and his manager Abubakar Issa returned home safe Wednesday after spending weeks with kidnappers. Armed men took the two men from their gas station on May 10 near Ndeji town. Family members told reporters the victims came back to their community without harm. The men run Daniyan...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu laughed at opposition parties during his Democracy Day speech. He told lawmakers that watching the Peoples Democratic Party struggle makes him happy. The president said opposition groups are fighting among themselves and causing their problems. He denied claims that...

Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola spoke about how important laws are for Nigerian democracy. He hosted a special event called The Platform where he talked about the 1993 election. Fashola said MKO Abiola would have become president if leaders had followed proper rules. The former...

President Bola Tinubu gave special awards to people who fought for democracy during Democracy Day celebrations. He spoke to lawmakers and honored many heroes who helped Nigeria become a democratic country. The president said these brave people deserved recognition after 26 years of continuous...

Edgars Stores fights back against Zimbabwe's worst drought since 1982 and economic problems. Chief Executive Sevious Mushosho told business experts the company focuses on local partnerships and making products inside the country. The retail chain opened six new cash-only stores last year with...

Zimbabwe launched a new farm program to help small growers sell fruits and vegetables. Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos spoke at the Harare event about the Horticultural Economic Advancement Program. The government found many small farmers want to grow crops for money. Officials plan to create...

Zimbabwe's prison service wants inmates to donate blood and help sick people across the country. Prison officer Tafadzwa Vengesai spoke about the new program before World Blood Donor Day on June 14. The plan helps prisoners give back to communities and change how people think about inmates...

MultiChoice saved more money than expected during tough economic times across Africa. The entertainment company cut costs worth 3.7 billion rand and beat its target of 2.5 billion rand. Company leaders raised prices carefully to reduce damage from losing customers. Total revenue fell 9 percent...

Zimbabwe's prison service wants inmates to donate blood and help their communities. Officers from the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services spoke about their new partnership with the National Blood Services Zimbabwe. The program helps prisoners give back and reduces negative attitudes about...

Southern African troops continue leaving Congo after leaders decided to end the peace mission. The regional force helped protect people around Goma and Sake during violent fighting. Soldiers from several countries worked together to keep civilians safe from rebel attacks. Leaders met on March 13...

Zimbabwe wants to bring fast internet to remote villages cut off from digital services. The government runs a fiber cable project through Zesa Holdings between Zvishavane and Tokwe areas. Workers planned to start pulling cables on June 7 but equipment broke down. Teams must rent new machines for...

Zimbabwe grows more wheat than ever before and feeds its people better. Farmers produced 468,000 tons last year from 90,186 acres of land. The country wanted 360,000 tons but made 30 percent extra grain. Companies like Bakers Inn and National Foods buy local wheat for bread and cakes. Government...