June 26, 2024 - Page 3

Strike: FG, ASUU in closed-door meeting

The Federal Government delegation and the leadership of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), are in closed door meeting to discuss lingering crisis and avert strike by the Union. The News Agency
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Kenya
A priest holds a banner while marching against the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi on June 23, 2024. - Protesters organized an outside prayer march calling on the Church to support them against the Finance Bill 2024. Kenya has been experiencing nationwide protests against a controversial bill seeking to increase taxes. (Photo by Patrick Meinhardt / AFP)

Kenya withdraws controversial finance bill after protesters’ death

Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would “be withdrawn”, dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people died and parliament was ransacked by protesters opposed
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The main gate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

UNIBEN turns to generators as BEDC cuts power over bill dispute

The management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has reportedly disconnected the University of Benin (UNIBEN) following an unresolved dispute over contentious electricity billing. The disconnection has plunged the entire university
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Sadiba Koulibaly

Guinea junta leader’s ex-deputy dies in detention

The former right-hand man to Guinea’s ruling general died in detention days after being sentenced by a military court, prosecutors said Wednesday, with his lawyer branding the death suspicious. Sadiba Koulibaly was
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