Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Arraign Officer Who Killed Enugu Ogene Musician

[ad_1] Enugu — The Nigeria Police yesterday arraigned before a Chief Magistrate's Court, a Police Inspector, Joseph Ozonwanji, formerly of the Anti-Cultism Police Squad, Enugu, for the murder of an Igbo Ogene musician, Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, last weekend. His arraignment followed his orderly room trial and approval of his dismissal and arraignment by the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 13, Godwin Aghaulor. The police prosecution was led by the Officer-in-Charge of the […]

October 30, 2024

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Africa: State Fragmentation and New State Imaginaries – Maritime Access in the Horn of Africa

[ad_1] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the International African Institute, hosted at SOAS University of London, the owners of the book series of the same name. In the latest development around […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Lack of Maintenance Culture Affecting Nigeria’s Sports Development, Says Pinnick

[ad_1] Pinnick has highlighted that Nigeria's sports development is hindered by a poor culture of infrastructure maintenance, which limits athletes' opportunities. Amaju Pinnick, former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and FIFA Council member, has identified inadequate maintenance as a major hurdle to sports development in Nigeria. On Tuesday at the University of Ibadan's Faculty of Education, Pinnick emphasised the urgent need for improved infrastructure upkeep to support the nation's athletic talent. His lecture, titled "The Challenges of Sports […]

October 30, 2024

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South Africa: Home Affairs to Revoke ID, Passport of Former Miss South Africa Finalist and Mother

[ad_1] Home Affairs says former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina and her mother's identity documents and passports will be revoked because they failed to meet the deadline to make representations. Her identity came into question after she entered the Miss South Africa beauty contest. Her mother is Mozambican-born, and her father is Nigerian. They may also be charged with fraud. The Department of Home Affairs had said there may be prima facie indications that Adetshina's mother committed fraud and identity […]

October 30, 2024

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Rwanda: Miss Rwanda 2022 Muheto Divine Arrested

[ad_1] Rwanda National Police (RNP) on October 29, confirmed the arrest of Miss Rwanda 2022 Divine Nshuti Muheto over serious traffic violations. The beauty queen faces multiple charges, including driving without a license, driving under excessive influence of alcohol, damaging public infrastructure, and escaping the scene after being caught. "This is not the first time she has been involved in such offenses," police said in an x post. Muheto's actions have drawn concerns as repeated traffic violations continue to pose […]

October 30, 2024

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Rwanda: Noise Pollution – Eight Things Kigali Bars Can Do to Comply With Regulations

[ad_1] Bars in the City of Kigali have been urged by Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) to adhere to noise pollution regulations issued in the ministerial instructions of March. REMA warned, on Tuesday, October 29, that bars not complying with these rules could face penalties, including the seizure of sound equipment, after five bars were found in violation of the regulations during inspections conducted on October 26. ALSO READ: Noise pollution: Kigali bars warned of over non-compliance To help bars […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Popular Musician Shot Dead At Enugu Police Station

[ad_1] A popular Enugu-based traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, was shot dead at the premises of the Tactical Squad of Enugu State Police Command late Friday when he reportedly went there for a 'friendly' visit. Reports said Igbo-Jah was leaving the command's premises after the visit when, for reasons yet to be ascertained, a police inspector fired his rifle, hitting him. He was immediately rushed to a hospital, according to the police, but was confirmed […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: An Artist and His Unsung Legacy

[ad_1] The Aka Circle exhibition and book, by a curious neatness of fate, highlight the pioneering art and scholarship of Chike Aniakor. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes Isn't it interesting that recent conversations around the octogenarian artist, Chike Aniakor, often tend to highlight his illustrious career as an art historian while seemingly--albeit, unintentionally--glossing over his studio life? Hence, a forthcoming group exhibition at Kó in Ikoyi, Lagos, opening on Thursday, October 31, offers a timely opportunity to rebalance this narrative. Curated by […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Clement Mudiaga Enajemo – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] African Fashion — Arguably, one of the fashion designers of his time who still commands a lot of respect and relevance, Clement Mudiaga Enajemo, better known as Mudi Africa, who recently marked his 30th in the needle and thread business tells Vanessa Obioha that probing the source of his wealth used to make him angry, but not anymore He was running late. The usual culprits, traffic and long fuel queues were to blame for his tardiness. Yet when Clement […]

October 30, 2024

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