IJESA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL – ÌJÈBÚ-JÈSÀ

IJESA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ELECTS PIONEER EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, ENGR. ABUDIORE EMERGES VICE-PRESIDENT II

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 - by Ijebu_Jesa_Admin - Leave a Comment

On Monday 26th day of December 2022, several Ijesa development organisations across the length and breadth of Ijesaland converged on Ilesa to elect leaders who will pilot the affairs of …

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian government has announced the full restoration of its daily diesel supply to pre-crisis levels, reaching 9 million liters as of today. [...]

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[Premium Times] Lagos is ramping up state-backed electricity generation and distribution after securing 400 megawatts of new supply, as Nigeria's unreliable national grid continues to fall short of demand. [...]

Africa: China's Zero-Tariff for African Products Takes Effect May 1 - Envoy

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[Leadership] The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has assured that the zero-tariff policy for African products into the Chinese markets announced by President Xi Jinping in February will become effective from May 1, 2026. [...]

Nigeria: Mercedes Benz Sues Osimhen for Alleged ₦142m Debt

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[Vanguard] German automaker Mercedes-Benz has reportedly filed a complaint with the Italian Carabinieri against Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen for allegedly failing to complete payments for a leased vehicle. [...]

South Africa: Treasury Drops Diesel Levy to Zero for May

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Malawi: PAC Cracks Down On Yusuf Investments Over Defiance in Amaryllis Deal Probe

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[Nyasa Times] Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is moving to cite Yusuf Investments Limited for contempt after its chairperson, Shiraz Yusuf, abruptly walked out of proceedings when denied a request for a closed-door hearing. [...]

Malawi: Ecama Demands Fuel Levy Cuts As Prices Soar, Shortages Bite

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Uganda: Govt Unveils New Petroleum Policy As Industry Shifts to Production Phase

29 April 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Ministry of Energy has launched the National Petroleum Policy 2025, aimed at regulating the oil and gas sector as the country prepares for oil production. [...]

Kenya: African Investment Leader Dr Lamba Named to Exclusive W.O.W Africa 50 Rare Men Circle

29 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- An influential figure in African finance and enterprise development, Dr Lamba has been selected to join the prestigious W.O.W Africa "50 Rare Men Continental Circle 2026," an invitation-only gathering of top business leaders shaping the continent's economic future. [...]

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[New Era] The rising global tensions are starting to hit Namibia's economy, pushing up fuel and food prices and placing new pressure on households, businesses, and government finances. [...]

Southern Africa: Namibia Poised As Southern Africa's New Budget Fuel Hub

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[Namibian] Namibia is set to supply fuel to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia at a cheaper rate. [...]

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia's shift towards green energy and oil production requires a new generation of highly skilled, adaptable professionals. [...]

Kenya: One Petroleum Blames State As Tainted Fuel Probe Widens

29 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- One Petroleum Ltd has shifted blame to the government over the condemned MT Paloma fuel consignment, saying it acted on instructions from the Ministry of Energy to supply emergency petroleum cargo. [...]

Uganda: Trade Order Chaos - Vendors' Livelihoods Hang in the Balance

29 April 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- After months of tense evictions and confiscated merchandise, the Ministry of Local Government has promised a reset. Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya told traders' leaders on Wednesday that government will secure "enough alternative trading spaces" and that enforcement of the nationwide Trade Order operations must be "fair and humane". [...]

Liberia: IMF Approves Additional U.S.$266m for Liberia

29 April 2026

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a 21-month financing arrangement for Liberia under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), providing approximately US$266 million (SDR 193.8 million). [...]

Liberia: AML CEO Urges Community Inclusion As Key to Safety

29 April 2026

[New Dawn] "Joy must not only be among the people who are privileged to work; it must also flow to AML's neighbors. This is the only way we will operate safely here," CEO Michiel Van Der Merwe told employees. [...]

Tanzania: Tz, Belarus Pledge Deeper Ties in Trade, Energy

29 April 2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA and Belarus have pledged to further strengthen their diplomatic relations and expand cooperation across key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, investment, education, agriculture, technology, tourism and trade. [...]

Tanzania: Irrigation Projects to Get 25bn/ - Monthly Funding

29 April 2026

[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government will release 25bn/- every month to finance irrigation projects across the country, to ensure timely completion. [...]

Tanzania: Mining Stakeholders Call for Stronger Safety Systems

29 April 2026

[Daily News] Geita -- MINING stakeholders have called for stronger safety systems in the sector, stressing the need to address both physical and psychosocial risks facing workers. [...]

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29 April 2026

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former Mines and Energy Minister Wilmot Paye has taken issue with Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung over what he describes as "contradictory" comments regarding President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's policy on reviewing concession agreements in Liberia. [...]

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29 April 2026

[Scrolla] South Africa's latest coal-fired power station, Kusile, took decades to finish building, cost hundreds of billions of rands, and became one of the most controversial infrastructure projects in the country's energy history. [...]

Kenya: MPs Flag Dismal 9% Progress in Last Mile Electricity Programme

29 April 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Energy has raised concerns over the sluggish implementation of the Last Mile Connectivity Programme, revealing that only 9 per cent of the project has been completed despite years of substantial public investment. [...]

Two Jewish men stabbed in London ‘terrorist attack’

29 April 2026

Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London, after a man armed with a knife was seen running through the area. [...]

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29 April 2026

Four Indonesian soldiers are on trial for an acid attack on a prominent activist in Jakarta. [...]

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Claire Finkelstein says Comey will likely fight his indictment over a social media post critical of Trump. [...]

CCTV footage shows moment Israeli strike targets Palestinians

29 April 2026

Surveillance cameras captured the moment an Israeli strike hit a group of Palestinians in Gaza City on Friday. [...]

Britain’s King Charles visits 9/11 Memorial in New York

29 April 2026

Britain’s King Charles III visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York City a day after his address to the US Congress. [...]

Trump vows to maintain Iran blockade, Tehran threaten ‘practical’ action

29 April 2026

US president says Washington's naval siege on Iranian ports is 'more effective than the bombing' as oil price soars. [...]

UK’s ‘terrorism’ laws risk overreach, watchdog warns

29 April 2026

UK watchdog warns against overreach in targeting activist groups under 'counterterrorism' laws. [...]

South Africa to deport Robert Mugabe’s son over firearm offence

29 April 2026

Bellarmine Mugabe was also fined $36,000. [...]

Is the US forcing Zambia to trade minerals for lives?

29 April 2026

Zambia must decide by April 30 if it will provide American businesses with preferential access to its minerals. [...]

US Fed holds rates steady, Powell to remain on the Board

29 April 2026

Powell said he will not leave the Board until legal challenges to the Fed posed by Trump are 'well and truly over'. [...]

UAE quits OPEC: What that means for the Gulf, energy markets and beyond

29 April 2026

UAE signalling intent to pursue independent economic policies and reshape Gulf oil politics. [...]

US top court voids Louisiana voting map amid national redistricting fight

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Ruling seen as major blow to US Voting Rights Act, with critics saying it could dilute minority voting power. [...]

Trump admin probe into ABC amid Kimmel row sparks US free speech concerns

29 April 2026

Critics accuse US president of using Federal Communications Commission to censor critics in violation of speech rights. [...]

Families sue OpenAI, alleging chatbot aided in Canadian school shooting

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A man in India was recorded carrying the remains of his deceased sister into a bank after he couldn't access her account [...]

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29 April 2026

French national Guy Baret is detained alongside Malagasy army officer over alleged conspiracy to destabilise Madagascar. [...]

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29 April 2026

Hungary's incoming PM Peter Magyar has travelled to Brussels, hoping to unfreeze billions of euros. [...]

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Comey has been accused of knowingly threatening the US president. [...]

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Senate panel approves Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as US Fed chair on party-line vote. [...]

UK expels Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat move

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Moscow is yet to comment on the development. [...]

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FAO, WFP and Lebanon gov't say 1.24 million people 'expected to face food insecurity' at crisis levels or worse. [...]

Police declare terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed in London

29 April 2026

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, the Met Police says. [...]

Third arrest over Kensington Gardens powder find

29 April 2026

Police said the material was "non-hazardous" after the jars were found near the Israeli embassy. [...]

Woman murdered sister and took her Rolex watch

29 April 2026

Nancy Pexton stabbed her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward and took her diamond-encrusted Rolex watch. [...]

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29 April 2026

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Hamdi Ali and her seven-year-old son Ibrahim Mohamed died after entering a river in west London. [...]

£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work

28 April 2026

Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital. [...]

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29 April 2026

Havering Council brands the continued delays in reopening Gallows Corner flyover a "farce". [...]

'Affordability not shortage behind housing crisis'

29 April 2026

A think tank argues that price inflation, not supply is at the heart of London's housing crisis. [...]

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24 April 2026

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Potholes dominate council campaigning in Barnet

22 April 2026

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16 April 2026

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29 April 2026

Everyone voting in person in the local elections in England on 7 May will have to show valid photo ID. [...]

What you need to know as Sutton heads into local elections

7 April 2026

One of south-west London's more suburban areas, Sutton Council is up for election on 7 May. [...]

Khan: Fewer Labour councils mean less investment

2 April 2026

London's mayor Sir Sadiq Khan says if Labour lose control of London councils, investment will be impacted. [...]

Landlords divided as new renters law looms

27 April 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act ends no‑fault evictions and fixed tenancies from 1 May 2026. [...]

'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much

26 April 2026

Leonie Hughes was expelled from school aged 15. Now, she's joined the Bar - and become a viral star. [...]

Vigil for student was a show of love, parents say

27 April 2026

Finbar Sullivan's parents said they want his legacy to be one of love, compassion and understanding. [...]

Record breakers and finish line proposals: London Marathon in pictures

26 April 2026

The 2026 London Marathon has seen records shattered and a record number of runners. [...]

Staff at UK's largest Pride event allege bullying and misconduct under sacked CEO

24 April 2026

Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct. [...]

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23 April 2026

A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation. [...]

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

14 April 2023

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14 April 2023

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022. [...]

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

14 April 2023

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis. [...]

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

14 April 2023

This is it. [...]

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

13 April 2023

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. [...]

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

21 March 2022

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. [...]

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

22 March 2022

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. [...]

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

20 March 2022

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. [...]

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18 April 2023

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Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

30 March 2023

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How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

11 April 2023

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. [...]

'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

6 April 2023

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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

12 April 2023

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The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

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They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

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Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

31 March 2023