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admin - June 14, 2025

NIGERIA: 19-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper Arrested For Killing Victim In Anambra

  Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Chimaobi Mbonu, for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and subsequent death of George Onwurah in Ndiukwuenu village, Orumba North Local Government Area.   Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed that the arrest was made on Thursday by operatives from […]
admin - June 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigerian Singer Victony Reveals He Has Never Performed Without Drinking, Commits to Sobriety

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Nigerian singer Anthony Ebuka Victor, popularly known as Victony, has disclosed that he has never performed on stage without being under the influence of alcohol.   The Soweto hitmaker made this revelation during an interview on the Behind The Prestige podcast, which trended widely on Friday.   Victony […]
admin - June 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Presidency Denies Awarding Aisha Yesufu National Honour Amid Viral Fake List

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed a viral list circulating on social media, claiming that human rights activist Aisha Yesufu and 35 others were recently awarded national honours by President Bola Tinubu.   The disputed document, which appeared online on Friday, listed 102 recipients, sparking debate among supporters and […]
admin - June 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria Condemns Israeli Strike On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the preemptive strike by Israel on Iran.   Nigeria warned that the rising hostilities between the two nations could destabilize the broader Middle East.     This was made known in a statement released on Saturday signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for […]
admin - June 14, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Council Chairman Musibau Asafa Dies

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa, the Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area in Lagos, has died after a prolonged illness.   His death was confirmed in a statement shared on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bodunrin Ayodele.   The statement did not reveal the exact date of […]
admin - June 14, 2025

South Sudan Takes Over EACO Leadership 

  By Deborah Akur Chol, South Sudan   South Sudan has officially taken over the chairmanship of the East Africa Communications Organization (EACO), the highest decision-making body of the East African communications sector.     Hon. Gieth Kon Mathiang, Director General of the National Communication Authority – NCA, is officially the Chair of the East […]
admin - June 13, 2025

KENYA: Ruto Leads Destruction Of 6,000 Illegal Guns, Vows Protection From Abusive Police

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    President William Ruto on Friday, led the destruction of over 6,000 illegal firearms at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong, Kajiado County, marking a major step in Kenya’s efforts to curb the spread of illicit weapons.   The event coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Regional Centre […]
admin - June 13, 2025

JUST IN: Former Women Affairs Minister Set To Re-Launch 10 Million Supporters Campaign For Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election

  By Onoja Baba    Former Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has declared her full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.   Ohanenye, speaking through her spokesperson Musa Abdulrahaman on Friday, described her support as unwavering and deeply rooted in belief in the president’s […]
admin - June 13, 2025

NIGERIA: EFCC Secures Detention Of Jesam Michael Over Alleged Investment Scam

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured a court order to remand Jesam Michael, the promoter of Afriq Arbiq Arbitrage System Limited, in Kuje Correctional Center over an alleged multi-million naira investment scam.   The EFCC announced the development on Friday via its official Facebook page.   Michael […]
admin - June 13, 2025

SOUTH SUDAN: Famine Risk Looms For Two Counties In South Sudan

  By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   United Nations agencies have issued a stark warning that residents in two counties of South Sudan are at heightened risk of famine in the upcoming months.   This alarming situation is largely attributed to escalating conflict in Upper Nile State, which has resulted in the destruction of […]
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