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Admin - August 13, 2025

MALAWI: MEC Declares Lawrence Chakakala Chaziya Winner of Lilongwe Chilobwe Parliamentary Seat

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has officially declared Lawrence Chakakala Chaziya as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Lilongwe Chilobwe constituency, a full month before the country’s general elections are set to take place.   According to a statement released today by MEC, Chaziya’s victory comes as he was […]
Admin - August 13, 2025

NIGERIA: FG Makes U-Turn, Names KWAM 1 Aviation Security Ambassador After Airport Incident

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Federal Government has made a U-turn on the sanction pronounced against Fuji music star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, following his recent conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.   Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed plans by the FG […]
Admin - August 13, 2025

NIGERIA: Police Launch Probe Into KWAM 1’s Alleged Unruly Conduct At Abuja Airport

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed it received a formal petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over alleged unruly behaviour by Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.   According to a statement issued on August […]
Admin - August 12, 2025

South Sudan’s Ministry Of Youth And Sports Commemorates International Youth Day Focused on Local Action For Sustainable Development Goals

  ‎By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan ‎ ‎The Ministry of Youth and Sports celebrated International Youth Day under the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” emphasising the vital role of grassroots involvement in advancing sustainable development initiatives. ‎ ‎Mario Velvur Gunda, the Ministry’s Director General of Youth, reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication […]
Admin - August 12, 2025

NIGERIA: FAAN Warns Against Rising Unruly Passenger Behaviour At Airports

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of unruly passenger behaviour at Nigerian airports.   FAAN in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, described such conduct as unacceptable in civil aviation and warned that […]
Admin - August 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Obi Condemns Lifetime Flight Ban On Young Passenger, Calls For Equal Justice

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the lifetime ban imposed on Ms. Comfort Emmanson by Ibom Air, describing the decision as unjust and authoritarian.   In a statement on Tuesday, Obi said he had apologised to the airline and its crew on Monday over Emmanson’s unruly behaviour but […]
Admin - August 12, 2025

Malawi: FCB Rewards Nyasa Big Bullets Players with K500,000 Each for Airtel Top 8 Triumph

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The First Capital Bank (FCB) has rewarded each player of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets with K500,000 in recognition of their victory in the Airtel Top 8 Cup and their continued hard work in the TNM Super League.   Speaking during the presentation ceremony, FCB official Michael Kadumbo urged the […]
Admin - August 12, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Appoints Omidiran As FCC Chairman, Names Secretary And Commissioners

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former member of the House of Representatives, as the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC).   Omidiran succeeds Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was marred by controversy.   In a statement issued by the Special […]
Admin - August 12, 2025

KENYA: President Ruto Promises Ksh2.5M To Harambee Stars For Winning Zambia Win

  … Promises Extra For Semis   By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    President William Ruto has promised a significant cash incentive to Harambee Stars players ahead of their final Group A clash against Zambia in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024.   Meeting the national team at the Pullman Hotel in Nairobi on Monday, August […]
Admin - August 11, 2025

Malawi: Temwa Chawinga Earns Historic Ballon d’Or Nomination

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Malawi’s football sensation Temwa Chawinga has made history after being nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or, the world’s most coveted individual football award.   At just 26 years old, Chawinga, who plays as a forward for Kansas City Current in the United States, has secured her first-ever nomination, marking […]
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