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admin - June 20, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Commissions Vocational Institutes, CNG Buses, 300-Bed Hospital in Kaduna

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, inaugurated a series of development projects in Kaduna State, aimed at boosting infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, and youth empowerment.   The projects, implemented by Governor Uba Sani’s administration, include three vocational training institutes, a 300-bed hospital, key township and rural roads, and 100 […]
admin - June 20, 2025

NIGERIA: Adekunle Gold Launches Free Health Insurance Scheme For Sickle Cell Patients

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, famously known as, Adekunle Gold, has unveiled a free health insurance programme to support individuals living with sickle cell disorder.   The initiative, tagged 5 Star Care, was officially announced on Thursday via the artist’s Instagram page to commemorate World […]
admin - June 20, 2025

KENYA: Kindiki Backs Ruto’s Leadership, Says Country On Right Path To Deliver Campaign Promises

       By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed strong support for President William Ruto’s leadership, stating that the government is making steady progress toward achieving its 2022 campaign pledges.     Kindiki made the remarks while addressing senior government officials during the official opening of the Third National Executive […]
admin - June 20, 2025

NIGERIA: Court Grants Senator Natasha ₦50m Bail Over Alleged Defamation Of Akpabio, Yahaya Bello

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama has granted ₦50 million bail to the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.   Justice Chizoba Orji, who delivered the ruling on Thursday, rejected the Federal Government’s application to remand the senator in prison custody pending trial. […]
admin - June 20, 2025

NIGERIA: EFCC Continues Trial Of Former Minister Agunloye Over Mambila Power Deal

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The trial of former Minister of Power and Steel Development, Olu Agunloye, continued on Monday, June 16, 2025, before Justice J.O. Onwuegbuzie at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja.   The third prosecution witness in the trial, Umar Babangida, told the court that Agunloye’s successor, Senator […]
admin - June 19, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: New Governor Of Central Equatoria Assumes Office With Predecessor’s Support

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has officially taken office as the new governor of Central Equatoria, with his predecessor, Augustino Jadalla, pledging full support amid mounting security and governance challenges in the state.   Speaking at the handover ceremony, Governor Mujung vowed to build on the foundations laid by […]
admin - June 18, 2025

NIGERIA: NELFUND Directs Tertiary Institutions To Upload Student Data For Loan Processing

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has directed all accredited tertiary institutions in the country to verify and upload the data of their students on the Student Loan Application System (SLAS).   In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, […]
admin - June 18, 2025

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Visits Victims of Yelewata Massacre in Benue, Holds Security Meeting

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday paid a visit to victims of the recent mass killings in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, where at least 59 persons were confirmed dead and many others severely injured.   Arriving at the Nigerian Air Force Tactical Air […]
admin - June 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Drama Reloaded! BBNaija ‘No Loose Guard’ Reunion to Shake Screens June 23

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   One of Nigeria’s highest viewing reality TV show, Big Brother Naija has announced that the The reunion show for Big Brother Naija Season 9, themed “No Loose Guard,” is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, June 23, 2025, at 10:00 PM WAT on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic […]
admin - June 18, 2025

NIGERIA: Gov Ododo To Be Honoured Among 100 Most Influential Nigerians

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State will be recognised as one of the 100 Most Influential Nigerians at a prestigious national award ceremony scheduled for June 20 in Abuja.   The event, organised by Progressives Media, will take place at the Grand Ballroom of Barcelona Hotel, Wuse II, […]
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