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UK’s Biggest Prison Sees Surge in Violence and Drug Use
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UK’s biggest jail has faced criticism following an assessment that revealed higher rates of substance abuse along with more incidents of aggression. According to a report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor, improvements at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham are being impeded due to an increase in inmates transferred from overpopulated prisons in…
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IERPP Rates Gov’t 36.2% in First 120 Days: International Edition
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By\xa0 Isaac Boadi\xa0 (Prof) The Institute for Economic Reform and Policy Performance (IERPP) has assessed the government’s initial 120-day performance with a score of 36.2%. The rating, featured in the IERPP’s performance scorecard, represents an appraisal of how well the administration has fulfilled specific promises detailed in their election platform. This analysis centered on…
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Comedian AY Interrogated by EFCC in Currency Scandal
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The renowned Nigerian entertainer and film star, Ayo Makun—commonly referred to as AY—reported that he was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, May 5, 2025, regarding alleged misuse of the naira. The document indicated that on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, AY mentioned through an Instagram update that he was…
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Okowa Dismisses ₦500bn Refund Rumour, Oborevwori Meets Tinubu
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The former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has refuted allegations that he covertly returned more than ₦500 billion to the state government to avoid being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The claim circulating inDelta indicated that the action was intended to provide political protection and avoid legal issues. Nevertheless, Okowa,…
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The First Decade of The Conversation Africa: How Generosity Fueled Its Rise in New Media [Analysis]
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Starting from scratch is daunting. And exhilarating. Your heart pounds, you can taste adrenaline, the sense of urgency and anticipation makes you high. I can recall each of these sensations 10 years after the thrilling moment when The Conversation Africa went live, and our first newsletter was sent out. Thanks to some nifty software,…
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Comedian AY Interrogated by EFCC Over Naira Spraying Incident
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The Nigerian entertainer and performer Ayo Makun, widely recognized as AY, has addressed the matter concerning his recent summons by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission regarding accusations of naira misuse. On Wednesday, AY posted on his Instagram account that he had been summoned for interrogation on Monday, May 5, concerning the public dispersion…
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AY Makun Vows to Champion Naira’s Honor Following EFCC Summons
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Stand-up comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has shared details of his recent invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning claims of Naira misuse. On Wednesday, in an Instagram post, AY disclosed that he had been interrogated on May 5, 2025, regarding the public dispersal of both domestic…
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Airtel Kenya Unveils AI-Powered Spam Alert System to Combat Illegal Messages
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Airtel Kenya has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spam alert service to block messages sent by fraudsters from reaching its subscribers The AI-powered tool will be available to all Airtel subscribers countrywide at no charge Customers of Airtel Kenya have been experiencing unwelcome messages on their devices, frequently causing annoyance. Bonface Kanyamwaya, a journalist…
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Stocks Soar to 5-Week Peak in International Markets
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Tuesday saw Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rise by 0.15%, reaching 1,241.95 points, marking its highest level since April 2nd. The index finished 1.9 points up following Monday’s increase of 13.8 points. Trading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, from which the index is derived, surged by 34% to reach VND17.8 trillion (US$686 million). The…