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admin - July 6, 2026

MALAWI: Mutharika Redirects Independence Day Funds to Economic Development in Push Against Poverty

By Smile Hamilton President Peter Mutharika has declared that this year’s Independence Day commemorations should serve as a turning point towards economic transformation, announcing that all public funds initially allocated for the celebrations will instead be redirected to productive sectors aimed at reducing poverty and stimulating economic growth. In his Independence Day message, Mutharika said […]
admin - July 6, 2026

MALAWI: CAMA Gives MACRA Seven Days to Reverse Airtel, TNM Data Tariff Hikes

By Smile Hamilton Malawi The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has given the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) seven days to reverse the recent mobile data bundle tariff increases introduced by Airtel Malawi and TNM, arguing that the regulator breached the law by approving the adjustments without following the required procedures. In a strongly worded […]
admin - July 6, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Denies Operating ‘Shadow Budget,’ Dismisses Claims Of ₦8tn Off-Budget Spending

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the approved budget, insisting it does not operate a “shadow budget” or expend public funds outside the constitutional framework governing public finance. In a statement issued by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, […]
admin - July 6, 2026

Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau Strengthen Military Alliance As COAS Pushes Regional Security, Democratic Stability

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional security and democratic stability in West Africa following high-level bilateral talks between the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau, Tomas Djass. The development was announced in a statement signed by the […]
admin - July 6, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Condemns Killing Of Two Nigerians In South Africa, Demands Swift Justice

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling on South African authorities to immediately investigate the incidents and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The government also expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks against Nigerians and […]
admin - July 6, 2026

NIGERIA: NDLEA Arrests 67-Year-Old British-Nigerian Grandmother with 13kg Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantain

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 67-year-old British-Nigerian grandmother, Mary Barek, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in fake plantain peels through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said Barek, a caregiver based […]
admin - July 6, 2026

KENYA: Murkomen Accuses Gachagua of Intimidating Political Aspirants

By Moses Punyuah Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a fresh attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, declaring that security agencies will closely monitor his activities until the 2027 General Election over claims that he is inciting violence. “My business until Kenya crosses 2027 safely is to monitor your activities… You are my […]
admin - July 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Atiku Alleges ₦8.8tn Off-Budget Spending, Demands Probe Of Tinubu Administration Over IMF Findings

By Onoja Baba Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an immediate investigation into what he described as one of the gravest fiscal accountability scandals in Nigeria’s recent democratic history, alleging that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expended about ₦8.8 trillion outside the country’s official budgetary framework. In a statement issued on […]
admin - July 6, 2026

NIGERIA: IPI Demands Immediate Release Of Detained Journalist Stanley Ugagbe

By Onoja Baba The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called for the immediate release of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, who was reportedly taken into custody following the publication of an investigative report by Secrets Reporters. In a statement issued on Saturday and jointly signed by the institute’s Secretary, Ahmed I. […]
admin - July 6, 2026

MALAWI: DoDMA Deploys More Police at Returnee Centre After Unrest

By Smile Hamilton The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has deployed additional police officers to the Joyce Chitsulo reception centre in Mwanza District following recent unrest by Malawians returning from South Africa over delays in receiving financial assistance. The department says the increased security presence is aimed at maintaining peace and order at the […]
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