EXCLUSIVE: Yobe Plans N20Billion For Airport, Markets, Consultancy As Two Out Of Every Three Children Remain Out Of School

A document obtained by SaharaReporters has raised fresh questions about the spending priorities of the Yobe State Government after an official letter showed approval for the release of ₦1.5 billion for the International Cargo Airport, Damaturu, while an accompanying project schedule lists proposed projects with a combined value of about ₦20 billion. The document, signed by the…

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2027: Power should remain in South – Group

A group under the aegis of the South-North Progressive Forum, SNPF, has launched a nationwide campaign advocating fairness, equity, and the rotation of presidential power in Nigeria between the North and South. The chairman of the forum, Festus Onyekwulisi, at a media briefing in Abuja on Sunday, argued that retaining the presidency in the South…

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Mpox no longer an international emergency, but risks remain – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that Mpox no longer represents an international health emergency, but warned that the virus still poses significant risks, particularly in Africa. WHO Director General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, disclosed this on Friday at a media briefing, following recommendations from the organisation’s emergency committee. According to Mr Ghebreyesus, the decision was…

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Intra-African Flights Remain Among the Most Expensive Globally, Frustrating Travellers and Hindering Trade

Travellers across Africa continue to face soaring ticket prices when flying between neighbouring countries, making the continent one of the most expensive regions in the world for air travel. There have been concerns about the long-standing issue, which they say is stifling economic growth, regional integration, and tourism. Despite various initiatives aimed at liberalising air…

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