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Dangote Set To Launch $16 Billion Refinery In Kenya

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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is set to break ground on a new $16 billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, that he says will mark a vital step towards the continent’s self-sufficiency in fuel. Aliko Dangote created Africa’s biggest oil refinery in his native Nigeria, and says the east African version will have a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day, larger than any in Europe. It is being built on the Indian Ocean coast at Lamu, where Kenya is developing a major port. The project has already faced a lawsuit from a local community over land rights. A court ruling published Monday said the ground-breaking could go ahead, but the case will continue. Greenpeace and other environmentalists have also raised objections over its impact. Dangote dismissed the challenges on Tuesday, telling reporters: “There’s actually no problem with these sort of cases… There are people who don’t want the development of Africa.” Tanzania and the Kenyan port city of Mombasa had been ...
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Morocco Appoints First Woman Prime Minister, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri

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Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as its first woman prime minister, marking a historic development in the country’s political leadership. King Mohammed VI named El Mansouri to head the government on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and tasked her with forming a new administration, according to Royal Palace. The 50-year-old politician is the coordinator of the collective leadership of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which emerged as the largest party in Morocco’s September 23 parliamentary election. PAM won 97 of the 395 seats in the House of Representatives. The result falls short of the 198 seats required for a majority, meaning El Mansouri will need to negotiate with other parties to form a governing coalition. Her appointment also makes her the second woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world, following Tunisia’s Najla Bouden, who held the position from 2021 to 2023. El Mansouri, who has served as Morocco’s urban planning minister and previously as m...
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Anambra State Government Moves To Prosecute Those Denying Women Inheritance Rights

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The Anambra State Government has directed the Nigeria Police Force to investigate cases involving the denial of women and girls the right to inherit property and forward the case files to the state Attorney-General’s Office for prosecution. The Attorney-General of Anambra State, Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), disclosed this in a letter addressed to the Nigeria Police Force and signed by him and made available to the newsmen on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Nweke said the move was aimed at tackling cases where girls and women were prevented from inheriting properties belonging to their parents on the basis of customs and traditional practices. According to him, the discriminatory practice persists in some communities despite several Supreme Court decisions declaring customs that prevent females from inheriting property unconstitutional and illegal. The Attorney-General further stated that denying women and girls their inheritance rights because of their gender constitutes an offence under Secti...
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Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After 4-Week Working Vacation In Europe

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (in centre with flower) and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu  Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending four weeks in Europe on what the Presidency described as a working vacation. The presidential aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 6:22 PM on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. President Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday, August 30, 2026, for London, where he spent about a week before proceeding to Paris, France. The Presidency later extended his stay by a few days after initially announcing a three-week working vacation. During his stay in Paris, Tinubu met French President Emmanuel Macron at a private dinner and held discussions with business leaders, including Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group. The President is expected to remain in Lagos for activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The Presid...
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OPay Reacts On Stopping Phone Numbers As Account Numbers

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OPay has dismissed a social media claim suggesting that the fintech company has stopped using customer’s phone numbers as account numbers. It was gathered that the  claim which circulated on social media, advised customers whose OPay account numbers are linked to their phone numbers to visit OPay agents to have their accounts converted to standard bank account numbers. An X (formerly Twitter)  user, Israel Gharee, made the claim in a post, stating, “OPay is no longer using phone numbers as account numbers. They’re now issuing standard account numbers, so if you’re still using your phone number as your OPay account number, hurry to an OPay agent to get yours updated.” However, an OPay official described the claim as inaccurate.  The official, who  spoke on condition of anonymity, said customers would be informed through the company’s official communication channels if there were any major changes to its account system. “I have seen the tweet. But even from the comment...
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Turkish Comedian, Deniz Göktaş Goes On Trial For Insulting President Erdoğan In A Stand-Up Show

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Comedian Deniz Göktaş (left) and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Popular Turkish comedian, imran Deniz  Göktaş  appeared in court on Monday, September 28, 2026, over allegations that he insulted his country’s President, Recep  Tayyip Erdoğan  and committed other offences during a stand-up performance. The 32-year-old comedian, known for his dry humour and political satire, used his appearance before the court to deliver a sharp and humorous defence that repeatedly drew laughter from those present. Göktaş arrested on July 3, shortly after a video from his “Dead Sea” stand-up show went viral on YouTube, attracting about nine million views. He is charged with insulting Erdoğan, inciting public hatred and praising crime and criminals. Turkish media estimates that a conviction could result in a prison sentence of up to about 10 years. Appearing at Istanbul’s Caglayan courthouse, Göktaş told the court that satire should be tolerated by political leaders and rejected th...
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Veteran Nollywood Actor, Rykardo Agbor Survives Car Accident In Ibadan

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Rykardo Agbor has survived a car accident in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, after his vehicle was badly damaged in the incident. Agbor announced the incident on Saturday in a video shared on his Instagram page, showing the extent of damage to his silver Lexus SUV.  It was also gathered that the crash occurred around the Cornerstone City billboard area in Ibadan. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to its front, including a crushed bonnet, smashed grille, exposed engine components and damage to the front-left tyre. In the video, Agbor identified the location as being in front of the Cornerstone City billboard in Ibadan. “This is my vehicle in front of Corner... Cornerstone City, Ibadan,” he said. The actor, who appeared to be at the scene of the crash, repeatedly thanked God for surviving the incident. “Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ,” he said. He later added, “This is what just happened to me now. Oh ...
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