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Diplomatic Rift: U.S. Halts Aid to South Africa Over Land Reform Policies

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                           Trump & Ramaphosa In a recent development, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order suspending all financial assistance to South Africa, citing concerns over the nation's new land expropriation law. This legislation permits the government to seize private property under specific conditions without compensation, aiming to address historical injustices from the apartheid era. The U.S. administration contends that this law discriminates against the white Afrikaner minority and has linked it to violent attacks on minority farmers in South Africa.  Additionally, the executive order criticizes South Africa's involvement in bringing genocide accusations against Israel to the International Court of Justice. In response to these actions, President Trump has proposed a program to resettle white South African farmers as refugees in the United States.  Reacting to the U.S....

Federal Civil Service Commission Recruitment: Apply Now For Available Positions

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  The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has officially opened its recruitment portal and is now welcoming applications for multiple vacancies across various departments. This announcement was made on Monday by Taiwo Hassan, the commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline. How to Apply: Follow these simple steps to submit your application: 1. Visit the official recruitment portal: recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng 2. Choose your preferred position (Note: You can only apply for one role). 3. Upload the required documents, which include: ...Curriculum Vitae (CV) ...Ph.D./Master’s degree certificate (if applicable) ...Degree/HND/NCE certificate ...WAEC/NECO/NABTEB certificate ...Primary school certificate ...NYSC discharge/exemption/exclusion certificate ...Birth certificate or declaration of age ...Local government identification ...Recent passport photograph Application Deadline: All submissions must be com...

Two Nigerians, Temilade Openiyi (Tems) And Ex Gov. Saraki's Son, Oluwaseni Saraki (Seni) Won 2025 Grammy

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                Tems. At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 3, 2025, Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, professionally known as Tems and the Son of the Former Kwara State Governor and ex Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Oluwaseni Saraki, professionally known as Seni, won the award for Best African Music Performance with her song "Love Me JeJe", and contribution to the "Bob Marley: "One Love" soundtrack as the Album won the best Raggae Album, respectively. While the achievement marks Tems second Grammy win, further establishing her prominence in the global music scene, it has also shot Seni into more limelight globally. Temilade Openiyi (Tems) : She won the award for Best African Music Performance with her song "Love Me JeJe."               Tems.   Oluwaseni "Seni" Saraki : He received a Grammy for his contribution to the "Bob Marley: One Love" soundtrack, which secured the award for Best Reggae Al...