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admin - October 29, 2024

NIGERIA: Asari-Dokubo Accuses Tinubu of Backing Wike To Destabilise Rivers

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       Former Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has accused President Bola Tinubu of supporting Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory minister, in efforts to destabilise Rivers State.      Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Tuesday monitored by our correspondent, Asari-Dokubo expressed disappointment in Tinubu, alleging that […]
admin - October 29, 2024

NIGERIA: Osun APC Suspends Aregbesola Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has suspended former governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, citing allegations of anti-party activities.      This suspension, which is effective immediately, is pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings initiated by the state party leadership.     […]
admin - October 29, 2024

NIGERIA: Mr. Macaroni Criticises Nigerian Politicians Over Disrespect To Citizens, Calls Out FCT Minister

Utebor Paul, Nigeria       Popular Nigerian comedian and social advocate, Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo, also known as Mr. Macaroni, has expressed his frustration over the lack of respect displayed by Nigerian politicians towards citizens, following an incident involving FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.     In a statement shared on X, Mr. Macaroni condemned the […]
admin - October 29, 2024

Hon. Alex Ikwechegh Apologises For Assault On Uber Driver, Vows Commitment To Change

By Utebor Paul       Honourable Alex Ikwechegh, a Member of the House of Representatives, has issued a formal apology following a viral video showing him engaging in what he described as “unacceptable behaviour” toward an Uber driver who came to his residence to deliver a package.     In a statement he released […]
admin - October 29, 2024

Kenya’s Impeached Deputy President Gachagua Seeks Court Injunction On High Court Proceedings

By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya   Kenya’s impeached Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, filed a petition with the Court of Appeal on Monday, aiming to halt ongoing impeachment proceedings in the High Court.      Gachagua argues that the High Court’s recent rulings were flawed and has raised objections over the legitimacy of the three-judge bench presiding over […]
admin - October 29, 2024

Kenyan President, Ruto Urges Kenyans To Stop Believing In Propaganda

By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya       Kenyan President, William Ruto, has called on Kenyans to stop believing in propaganda, which he says is hurting the country.   Speaking during the Passing out Parade of the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Inspector Cadets and Forester Trainees at National Youth Service  Gilgil, Nakuru County on Monday, Ruto said […]
admin - October 29, 2024

NIGERIA: TCN Races To Restore Power In Lekki

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is intensifying efforts to restore the TRI-300 MVA power transformer at the Lekki 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation, after it shut down on October 24, following unusual arcing sounds and smoke emissions.      TCN, working closely with contractor Shanghai Electric Company and TCN […]
admin - October 28, 2024

Malawi Education Minister Urges Institutions To Enhance Quality Of Education And Research

By Smile Hamilton Malawi        Malawi’s Minister of Education, Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima, has challenged institutions of higher learning in East and South Africa, to prioritise strengthening their capacity to improve the quality of education and research.      Wirima made this call during the official opening of the Eastern and Southern Africa Higher […]
admin - October 28, 2024

Malawi and Mozambique Join Forces To Boost Product Quality

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi      The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has partnered with Mozambique’s Instituto Nacional de Normalização e Qualidade (INNOQ) to enhance the quality of products from both countries.     This collaboration is expected to improve monitoring and certification of goods traded between Malawi and Mozambique.     MBS Director General, […]
admin - October 28, 2024

National Grid Collapse: Northern Nigeria Grapples With Power Outages As Residents, Business Owners Lament Hardship

By Onoja Baba, Utabor Paul, Nigeria       In northern Nigeria, communities are enduring a wave of prolonged blackouts as the country’s National Power Grid faces repeated collapses, disrupting lives, livelihoods, and local economies.      Since January 2024 alone, the grid has collapsed approximately nine times, with three failures reported in the third […]
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