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Admin - August 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Approves N16.7bn For Immediate Reconstruction Of Mokwa Bridge

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May.   The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this in Abakaliki on Saturday after a meeting with the Minister of […]
Admin - August 16, 2025

KENYA: Youth From Jacaranda Claim They Were Misled By State House Empowerment Event

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    A group of young individuals from Jacaranda, Embakasi, who participated in the recent empowerment program at State House are alleging that they were misled.   They assert that they did not receive the promised motorbikes and other items during the event organised by President William Ruto on August 9, […]
Admin - August 16, 2025

NIGERIA: Nollywood Mourns As Chief Kanran Dies In Lagos

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Veteran Nollywood actor Segun Remi, famously known as Chief Kanran, has been pronounced dead in the early hours of Friday, aged 73.   Seun Oloketuyi, founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, announced the news in an Instagram post. The cause of death has not been disclosed. […]
Admin - August 16, 2025

Malawi’s Linessie K. Phiri Selected For Prestigious U.S. Global Change Makers Program

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Linessie K. Phiri has been selected as one of the Global Change Makers for the 2025–2026 Community Solutions Program (CSP), an initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State.   She is among 65 young leaders chosen from more than 12,600 […]
Admin - August 15, 2025

MALAWI: COSOMA Faces Questions Over Copyright Fund Beneficiary List

  By Smile Hamilton Malawi   The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) is under public scrutiny following the release of its 6th Call Copyright Fund beneficiary list, which has raised eyebrows among stakeholders and artists alike.     While the distribution of funds to various creative figures such as Saint, Lulu, Zeze Kingston, and Onesimus […]
Admin - August 15, 2025

RELIGION: Christ Apostolic Church Faults Fatoyinbo’s Remarks On Apostle Babalola

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Christ Apostolic Church has criticised Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo over his comments about the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, describing them as insensitive and misleading.   In a statement on Thursday, the church’s Director of Publicity, Pastor Ade Alawode, said it had become necessary to address Fatoyinbo’s remarks, which […]
Admin - August 15, 2025

NIGERIA: IGP Orders Tight Security For Saturday’s Bye-Elections In 13 States

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered extensive security measures ahead of Saturday’s bye-elections scheduled to hold in 13 states.   The affected states include Anambra, Kano, Oyo, Taraba, Enugu, Adamawa, Edo, Jigawa, Kogi, Ogun, Zamfara and Niger.   According to a statement by Force Public […]
Admin - August 15, 2025

SPORTS: Chelsea’s Ex Goalkeeper Petr Čech Announces Separation From Wife After 26 Years

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech has announced his separation from his wife, Martina, after 26 years together.   The 43-year-old made the announcement on Instagram on Thursday, posting a black-and-white photo of Martina kissing him on the cheek.   In the statement, Čech said they were saddened […]
Admin - August 15, 2025

Nigerian FG Targets 10,000 Women-Owned Export Businesses By 2030

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Federal Government of Nigeria has set a target to empower 10,000 women-owned export-ready businesses in Nigeria by 2030.   It also aims to connect 3,000 women-led small and medium enterprises to international markets by 2027.   First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu disclosed this at the launch of the […]
Admin - August 15, 2025

NIGERIA: Temitope Osoba Returns To Screen After Cancer Fight

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has announced her return to the entertainment industry after taking time off to battle cancer.   In an emotional video shared on Instagram, Osoba expressed gratitude to her fans, supporters, and new management team for their encouragement during her recovery.   She said the […]
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