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Nigeria reaffirms commitment to continental treaties

Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to ECOWAS and African Union Treaties.  The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who gave the reassurance however warned African leaders that urgent steps must be taken to attend to the needs of the…

Sierra Leone bans corporal punishment in schools

Sierra Leone's Ministry of Basic and secondary education has announced an anti-punishment initiative, reinforcing a ban on corporal punishments from all schools across the country including private owned schools. According to the government, the move will promote positive disciplinary method…

Presidential nominations commences in the Gambia

Presidential nominations have commenced in the Gambia on Saturday ahead of the general election on 4 December. The aspirants were seen presenting their nomination papers to the Independent Electoral Commission, IEC, Headquarters in Banjul. One of the 26 presidential aspirants,…