Sierra Leone Unveils $1 Million Strategic Plan to Boost Social Unity and Disability Support

The government of Sierra Leone has introduced an ambitious five-year strategy aimed at enhancing social inclusion and promoting unity across all sectors of society. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister of Social Welfare, Melrose Karminty, outlined key pillars of the initiative, including the professionalisation of social work, the empowerment of persons with disabilities, and…

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How Nigeria’s recall process compares to other countries

A ruling from the Independent National Electoral Commission appears to have squashed the recall attempt against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The commission’s report shows just how challenging Nigeria’s recall law is, thanks to one provision that stands out compared to other countries that regularly use the electoral device. While they may seem like an…

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Gunmen kill man, abduct wife, sister in Edo

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Monday killed one Friday Pius and abducted his pregnant wife in Edo State. They also kidnapped the deceased’s sister in Uluoke community, Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The spokesman for the state police command, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday…

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Police arrest 65-year-old man for issuing fake varsity certificates in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man identified as Olugbenga Akinola, for allegedly issuing fake university certificates to students in the state.   The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, who disclosed this while addressing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, said the suspect…

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