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Admin - August 9, 2025

NIGERIA: Davido, Chioma Release Pre-Wedding Photos Ahead of Miami Ceremony

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has unveiled stunning pre-wedding photographs with his wife, Chioma Rowland, ahead of their upcoming wedding celebration in Miami, United States. The award-winning singer shared the images on his Instagram page on Saturday, captioned “CHIVIDO2025,” a tag that has […]

Admin - August 9, 2025

NIGERIA: Former Agriculture Minister Audu Ogbeh Dies at 78

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has died at the age of 78. Ogbeh passed away on Saturday, according to a statement issued by his family. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; […]

Admin - August 9, 2025

NIGERIA: 9mobile Rebrands As T2, Sets Sights On Digital-First Future

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Nigeria’s 9mobile has officially rebranded as T2, unveiling a strategy to position itself as a digital-first telecom operator focused on innovation, agility and enhanced customer experience. The transformation was announced on Friday in Lagos by Chief Executive Officer, Obafemi Banigbe, who emphasised that the change marks a […]

Admin - August 9, 2025

KENYA: Women Governors Condemn Child Sexual Exploitation In Maai Mahiu

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya A coalition of female county leaders in Kenya has strongly condemned the reported sexual abuse and trafficking of minors in Maai Mahiu, describing it as a cruel and unacceptable violation of children’s rights. The G7 Women Governors’ Caucus, led by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, issued a joint statement […]

admin - July 18, 2025

KENYA: Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria Praised For Transforming Pipeline Estate In Nairobi

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The Chief Officer of Health in Nairobi County, Geoffrey Mosiria, is winning the hearts of many residents and netizens for his hands-on approach to sanitation and urban cleanliness with Pipeline estate being his latest success story. Pipeline, long known for its congested environment and poor waste management, has […]

admin - July 18, 2025

VULMA DANCE: A Dance Of Wealth, Royalty And Valour

By Munyal Manunyi The Vulma dancers known for their stylish dance and colourful cultural attires representing royalty, are Gude speaking people from Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa State in Nigeria, whose occupation is farming. The Vulma cultural dance, usually performed by great men of valour, takes place during the rainy […]

admin - July 18, 2025

NIGERIA: New US Consul General Rick Swart Arrives In Lagos

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the arrival of Rick Swart as the new Consul General in Lagos. Swart arrived in Lagos on Wednesday and will represent the U.S. government across 17 states in southern Nigeria. His appointment was confirmed in a statement released on […]

admin - July 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Departs For Kano To Condole With Dantata Family

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today depart Abuja for Kano, to commiserate with the Kano State Government and the family of the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The development was made known by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement issued on […]

admin - July 17, 2025

NIGERIA: INEC Extends Voter Registration In Anambra By Three Days

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Anambra State by three days. This was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee. According to […]

admin - July 17, 2025

NIGERIA: LASU Best Graduating Student Receives N10 Million From Lagos Government

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Government has awarded N10 million to the best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session. The recipient, Miss Isioma Sybil Nwosu, a first-class graduate of Biochemistry, received the award on Wednesday at the office of the Commissioner for Tertiary […]