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NIGERIA: Breaking: Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Released from Custody****MALAWI: Malawi Innovators Receive Funding To Boost Innovations****NIGERIA: Court Grants Farotimi N30m Bail****Ghanaian President-Elect John Mahama Visits President Tinubu At Presidential Villa****KENYA: Fuel Price Reduces In December Bringing Relief To Kenyans****Malawi Fish Farmers Reap Rewards from Sustainable Aquaculture Practices
admin - December 23, 2024

NIGERIA: FG Lifts Mining Ban in Zamfara

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria           The Federal Government of Nigeria has lifted the ban on mining exploration in Zamfara State, following a thorough review of the state’s security atmosphere.     The ban, which was initially imposed in 2019 during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was part […]
admin - December 22, 2024

NIGERIA: 2025 Budget Fails To Address Nigeria’s Economic Challenges – Atiku

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria     The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised Tinubu’s 2025 budget proposal, saying it lacks the structural reforms and fiscal discipline necessary to tackle Nigeria’s persistent economic issues.     Atiku expressed his doubts about the budget’s potential in a statement issued on […]
admin - December 22, 2024

KENYA: Kabogo, Kagwe, And Kinyanjui Nominated For Cabinet Positions By Kenyan President Ruto

            By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            Kenyan President William Ruto has announced new Cabinet appointments, reintroducing several former leaders into government roles.     In an official statement issued by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has […]
admin - December 22, 2024

NIGERIA: Delay In Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education Exam Results Causes Anxiety Among Candidates

        By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            Thousands of candidates who sat for the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations are anxiously waiting for their results following a delay in their release.     Traditionally, the results are announced before Christmas, allowing students and parents ample time […]
admin - December 22, 2024

NIGERIA: Usyk Defeats Fury Again To Solidify Legacy In Heavyweight Boxing

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria             Ukrainian boxing sensation Oleksandr Usyk further cemented his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats with a commanding victory over Britain’s Tyson Fury in their heavyweight championship rematch on Saturday night.     The unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout […]
admin - December 22, 2024

NIGERIA: IGP Warns Against Unorganized Palliative Distribution As Tragedies Strike FCT, Anambra, Oyo States

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has expressed grave concern over the dangers posed by the unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief materials across the country, particularly during the festive period.     In a statement released on Saturday by ACP Olumuyiwa […]
admin - December 22, 2024

NIGERIA: 26-year-old Nigeria Lawyer Wins Miss Nigeria 2024

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The 26-year-old Nigerian lawyer and model, Doris Ogah, representing the South-South region, has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant.     The 2024 Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant marked the 45th edition and was themed “Beyond Beauty: Reigning Together as […]
admin - December 21, 2024

NIGERIA: Stampede: NEMA DG Urges Proper Crowd Management

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria       Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has on Saturday called for proper crowd management during charity distributions to prevent stampedes and unnecessary loss of lives as seen in recent events.     She made this call in a statement, about the […]
admin - December 21, 2024

NIGERIA: Tinubu Cancels Events To Mourn Stampede Victims In Abuja, Anambra

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled all his official engagements in Lagos to honor the victims of recent stampedes in Abuja and Anambra.     Ten people, including children, lost their lives during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church […]
admin - December 21, 2024

NNPCL Reduces Petrol Price To ₦899 Per Litre Amid Deregulation Competition

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has slashed the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from ₦1,020 to ₦899 per litre.     The price adjustment comes just days after the Dangote Refinery introduced a similar price point, signaling intensified […]
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