Kenya’s President Ruto Fires Almost Entire Cabinet After Protests

Kenyan President William Ruto has fired almost his entire cabinet after weeks of anti-government protests, he announced Thursday. Only Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi have been left in their posts, the president said. The decision was taken “upon reflection, and a holistic appraisal” of his cabinet, he told reporters from State House Nairobi. READ ALSO Who Gets What? Breakdown Of Euro 2024 Prize Money Court Remands ex-Power Minister Over Alleged N33bn Fraud ‘Steer Clear,’ Supreme Court Bars State Govts From LG Money ‘2 Weeks After…

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Who Gets What? Breakdown Of Euro 2024 Prize Money

England is set to take on Spain in the 2024 European Championship final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, July 14. The tournament, which started on June 14, has featured 51 games, including 36 in the group stage and 15 in the knockout rounds. England is looking to end their 58-year trophy drought, while Spain hopes to add to their collection with a fourth Euro Championship title. In December 2023, the UEFA Executive Committee approved the prize money distribution system for the teams participating in the tournament. The…

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Court Remands ex-Power Minister Over Alleged N33bn Fraud

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, be remanded in Kuje prison in Abuja pending the consideration of his bail application. Justice James Omotosho issued the order on Thursday after the court resumed Mamman’s arraignment on money laundering charge which was earlier stepped down by the judge. The former minister pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The EFCC had filed a 12-count money laundering charge against Mamman. He was alleged to…

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‘Steer Clear,’ Supreme Court Bars State Govts From LG Money

FULL LIST: Names of losers and winners in the fight of 36 against 774   The Supreme Court on Thursday in Abuja delivered a judgment asking state governors to stay clear of Local Government Money, thereby paving the way for their Autonomy PLATFORMS AFRICA reports that the Supreme Court delivered this judgement on the suit the Federal Government filed to secure full autonomy for the 774 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in the country. The Supreme Court recently said it had notified Attorney- General of the parties involved. In the case…

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‘2 Weeks After Death Rumour,’ Olu Jacobs Celebrates 82nd Birthday

Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, marked his 82nd birthday on Thursday, July 13, 2023, just two weeks after false rumors of his passing spread on social media. His wife, Joke Silva, took to Instagram to celebrate the milestone, sharing a heartwarming video featuring Jacobs in a customized house coat. She wrote, “82 just like that. Agba ko ni nira l’agbara Jesu. Happy birthday and have an amazing year ahead, my darling… Sir J of life @olujacobs (loving his customized housecoat).” READ ALSO Why, How Nigeria, USAID Inked N115.2Bn Electricity Deals…

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Why, How Nigeria, USAID Inked N115.2Bn Electricity Deals

Minister Adelabu; USAID/Nigeria Mission Director, Melissa Jones; Permanent Secretary, Mahmuda Mamman – Line-up of dignitaries and what they said at the net-zero carbon emissions enabling event The Nigerian government and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the effective implementation of N115.2 Billion for Electricity Reforms and Clean Energy Transition in the country. Platforms Africa reports that this was contained in a statement by Chinwe Udouwem, Chief information and Public Relations Officer, ministry of power. Speaking at the event, which, according…

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Ghana Faces Return To Blackout, Energy Debt Dispute Worsens

Ghana, which has finally made progress on restructuring its external debt, is still in dispute with two of its electricity suppliers over arrears. Minister of Finance Mohammed Amin Adam said earlier this month that the nation owes its power producers $1 billion, of which deals have been reached to restructure much of that debt. But the head of an energy lobby group said the right figure was $2.2 billion. “We don’t simply count our monthly invoices and deduct what payments have been made,” said Elikplim Apetorgbor, chief executive officer of…

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Submit Cargo Price Quotes Monthly, NUPRC Orders Oil Producers, Refiners

‘Weeks after Dangote Refinery alleged sabotage by IOCs to starve it of crude stock;’ Here are the details of the crucial meeting where upstream oil sector’s regulator and producers agreed on sustainable crude supply to local refiners   About five weeks after Dangote Refinery alleged sabotage by International Oil Companies (IOCs) to starve it of crude stock, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has directed producers and refiners to provide tje commission with cargo price quotes on crude supply and delivery for effective monitoring and regulation of transactions among…

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Calendar Method For Natural Family Planning

Play Well, Play Safe Without A Goal: Simple rhythm way to calculate free period for women before and after ovulation.   Overview The calendar method, also called the rhythm method or the calendar rhythm method, is a form of natural family planning. To use the rhythm method, you track your menstrual history to predict when you’ll ovulate. This helps you determine when you’re most likely to conceive. Choices If you’re hoping to get pregnant, you can use the rhythm method to determine the best days to have sex. Similarly, if…

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