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  The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced investigation of two suspects arrested with counterfeit $899,800 (Eight Hundred and Ninety-Nine Thousand, Eight Hundred United States Of America Dollars. The suspects identified as Abubakar Hussaini (42) and Sahabi Adam (53), were initially intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, along Maiduguri Road, Wudil, Kano State. They were traveling in a commercial Golf 3 Station Wagon car en route to Kila Village in Gwaram Local Government Area, LGA, of Jigawa State. Upon search, the NDLEA team discovered the suspected fake notes concealed inside a Maggi Star seasoning carton. The suspects and exhibits were subsequently handed over to the EFCC for further investigation. Preliminary findings revealed that the suspects were transporting the counterfeit currency to Kila Village to meet one Muhammad Walo, who was to introduce them to Mallam Mashiru, a self...

 The Government of Rwanda has dispatched a third shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza, in partnership with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as part of its support for civilians affected by the protracted conflict in the region. The latest consignment, which arrived in Amman, Jordan, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, comprises over 20 tons of foodstuffs and medical supplies. In a statement, the office of the Government Spokesperson said the aid was received by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation, which is facilitating the onward distribution to Gaza. This marks Rwanda’s third humanitarian contribution to Gaza since the outbreak of the current conflict in October 2023. The initial aid package, sent in late October 2023, consisted of 16 tons of essential medicines, food, and water. A second shipment followed on November 7, 2024, delivering over 19 tons of fortified food for children, medicines, and other critical supplies. The consignments were transported by Rwanda’s national carrier,...

Burkina Faso's Traditional Fabric Revolution  Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 has adopted traditional, locally made fabrics for school uniforms to promote its culture.  The country will stop importing police and military uniforms as well. A local factory has been built to meet the uniform needs of all citizens.  

 Kate Henshaw🚨: I Didn’t Leave My Marriage Because I Was Weak, I Left Because I Wanted to Live. I got married in 1999. A year later, we welcomed a beautiful daughter into the world. But behind closed doors, love didn’t live in that house. By 2011, I was empty. I had nothing left to give to a marriage that gave me nothing back. He chose the streets. He chose late nights, other women, chaos. And every time I tried to speak my pain, he silenced me with shouting, breaking things, with a rage that swallowed the peace in our home. I stayed too long, wearing a brave face, dying inside. But one day, I chose peace over pretense. I chose silence over screaming. I chose me. Leaving wasn’t a breakdown, it was a breakthrough. I rebuilt from the ashes. I poured my pain into purpose. My healing became my glow. Divorce didn’t break me. It became the door to the strongest version of myself  —Kate Henshaw ❤️ #KateHenshaw  #WomenWhoChoosePeace #StrongerAfterDivorce #BBNaija #BBNS10 #BBNaij...

 "Growing up in Nigeria, I learned one thing quick  once you start bringing money home, everything changes. Before I made it with music, I was just the youngest in the house. My opinions didn’t really count. You know how Nigerian parents are they love you, but they believe children should stay in their place. But the moment I started contributing, even just small, the whole vibe shifted. Suddenly, I wasn’t “too young” to talk. They started listening more, respecting my decisions, even asking for my thoughts. That’s because Nigerian parents value effort. They see when you’re trying, when you’re carrying part of the load. It’s not just about the money  it’s about showing that you’re serious. That’s how it works here. If you’re helping the family, they won’t chastise you like before. They treat you different. Even if you’re the last born, money and responsibility will make them see you in a new light. – Rema

 

  Declaration of emergency rule by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu saved Rivers State from “looming anarchy”, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara said yesterday. He said the President’s swift intervention shielded the state from the consequences of the festering political crisis. Calling on his supporters, Rivers people and Nigerians to commend Tinubu for acting with wisdom at the right time, Fubara noted that the peace and reconciliation process required to restore all executive and legislative institutions and offices in the state was underway. He assured that democracy and good governance would soon return in the state, with both arms working together for the good of the people. A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, said the suspended governor spoke at a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Simplified Movement as part of activities to mark his two years in office in Port Harcoere underway. Fubara said: “I want to assure you that the issues ...

 

  The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has defended the delay which led to students writing the English Language paper of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) late into the night on Wednesday. The  examination body  explained that the development was part of effort to prevent leakage of question papers and protect the integrity of the examination. In a statement by its spokesperson, Moyosola Adeshina, WAEC said it successfully achieved its objective but faced logistical challenges and security concerns that impacted the timelines and seamless conduct of the examination. WAEC said it is working with security agencies to prevent a future occurrence of this nature. The examination body apologised to candidates, schools and parents. “We recognise the importance of timely conduct of examinations and the impact of this decision on the candidates, their schools and parents, and we sincerely apologise for any inconveniences caused,” the statemen...

  hausaroom Nigeria has relinquished its long-held position as Africa's largest importer of refined petroleum products following the ramp-up of operations at the Dangote Petrochemical Refinery, a new report has stated. South Africa has now overtaken Nigeria as the continent's largest fuel importer, according to new data from energy consultancy CITAC, signalling a seismic shift in Africa's downstream oil market. The refinery, which began large-scale production in early 2024, is already disrupting established trade flows across sub-Saharan Africa and reshaping the continent's energy dynamics. With a refining capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, the largest single-train refinery in the world, its rising output is sharply reducing Nigeria's dependence on petrol imports. The latest figures released by an energy consultancy, CITAC, on Wednesday, showed that Nigeria imported 3.1 million metric tones of refined petroleum products in the first quarter of 2025. In contra...

  Elon Musk, a key adviser to President Donald Trump who oversaw the U.S. DOGE Service, said Wednesday that he is leaving the administration after leading a contentious effort to reshape the federal bureaucracy and slash government spending. Musk wrote on his social media platform, X, that his "scheduled time" as a special government employee had come to an end. As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.

  rcaMax Search   Home   News   Columns   Comics   Video   Quizzes   Business   Entertainment   Health   Home & Leisure   Knowledge   Politics   Sports   Login   Full Site CURRENT NEWS  /  ARCAMAX  For this soldier, transgender ban prompts painful decision Jeremy Redmon, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  on  May 28, 2025 Published in  News & Features    ATLANTA -- Aven Thomas began medically transitioning from female to male in 2021, just months after then-President Joe Biden signed an executive order allowing transgender people to serve openly in the U.S. military. The result was so gratifying for the U.S. Army specialist that he compared it to turning on a light in pitch darkness. “When you feel at your best,” he added, “you are able to perform your best.” Stationed at Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Thomas is now quitting the military under pressure from the Trump ...

  BALTIMORE — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s veto of a bill related to reparations payments for the descendants of slaves has raised eyebrows among some Black leaders in Baltimore. Moore vetoed Senate Bill 587 on May 16, which would have launched a two-year study into whether the state should provide reparations to those affected by the state’s history of slavery and inequality. In a letter explaining the veto, Maryland’s first Black governor wrote that he supports the work of the proponents but does not believe it’s the right “time for another study.” Rev. Dr. Robert Turner, senior pastor at Baltimore’s Empowerment Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, said his initial reaction to the veto was “great disappointment.” Members of his congregation have “been praying their whole lives” for some way to address historic injustices, Turner told The Baltimore Sun. Turner, who led marches calling on President Joe Biden to sign an executive order establishing a federal reparations commissio...