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Mnangagwa begs 'senior brother' Putin to help him develop Zimbabwe

Call NANS leadership to order Call NANS leadership to order

Today, NANS is a hollow shadow of itself, with some members of its leadership fighting to outdo one another for the favours of politicians; a trait that has been noticeable since the restoration of our democracy.

Does belonging to particular ethnic group make allowances for corruption Does belonging to particular ethnic group make allowances for corruption?

If “stealing isn’t corruption” perhaps this is why a section of the country is intent on ignoring allegations of wrongdoing and insisting their kinsmen can’t be investigated or tried, otherwise there’ll be “trouble.”

INEC accuses politicians of making payments to voters INEC accuses politicians of making payments to voters

The INEC REC in Akwa Ibom says while the Independent National Electoral Commission has been devising means to ensure the fairness and credibility of elections in the country, the political elite are busy “mounting roadblocks” that will ensure the elections are not free and fair.

CBN, SEC grant approval in principle to Access, Diamond Banks
CBN, SEC grant approval in principle to Access, Diamond Banks

Access Bank and Diamond Bank Plc have obtained approval in principle from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on proposed merger plans.

We Never Raided CJN, Onnoghen’s House ― EFCC
We Never Raided CJN, Onnoghen’s House ― EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied that her personnel raided the house of embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen and arrested him.

Buhari Inaugurates 10-year Diplomatic Passport
Buhari Inaugurates 10-year Diplomatic Passport

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Yemi Osinbajo has been presented with a new 10-year diplomatic passport by the Nigeria Immigration service.

U.S. State department official confirms American killed in Kenya attack
U.S. State department official confirms American killed in Kenya attack

A U.S. State Department official confirmed a U.S. citizen was killed in an attack on a hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Tuesday claimed by Somali Islamist group al Shabaab in which at least 15 people were killed.

Nairobi hotel: DusitD2 siege over - Uhuru Kenyatta
Nairobi hotel: DusitD2 siege over – Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that a siege by suspected militants in Nairobi is over and all the attackers have been “eliminated”.

British PM faces confidence vote after Brexit humiliation
British PM faces confidence vote after Brexit humiliation

Prime Minister Theresa May will on Wednesday face a confidence vote after MPs overwhelmingly rejected her deal to leave the European Union, leaving Britain with no plan as it hurtles towards Brexit on March 29.

Mnangagwa begs 'senior brother' Putin to help him develop Zimbabwe
Mnangagwa begs ‘senior brother’ Putin to help him develop Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa has asked for guidance from his Russian counterpart to help surmount his country’s mounting economic challenges.