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admin - September 28, 2024

Nigeria – President Tinubu Submits Names of NWDC Governing Board Members to Senate for Confirmation

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria       President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the list of nominees for the inaugural Governing Board of the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation.   Recall that President Tinubu recently assent to the Northwest Development Commission Bill, which was signed into law on July 24, 2024, […]
admin - September 28, 2024

Nigeria – Anambra Holds First Local Government Election in 11 Years Amidst Controversy

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         Anambra State, Eastern Nigeria, is set to hold its first local government elections in 11 years today, being September 28, 2024, marking a significant moment in the state’s political landscape.   Eligible voters across the state will head to the polls to elect local government executives for […]
admin - September 28, 2024

Nigeria – EFCC Arrests and Charge Former Taraba Governor, Darius Ishaku, To Court Over Alleged N27 Billion Fraud

Utebor Paul, Nigeria       The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and charged the former Governor of Taraba State, Darius Dickson Ishaku, to court over alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud.   The arrest was confirmed by the EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale,  yesterday.   Ishaku, who served as governor from […]
admin - September 28, 2024

Kenya To Host The Africa-France Summit in 2026 – Kenyan President Ruto

By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya       Kenya is set to host the Africa-France Summit in 2026 for the first time since its commencement in 1973.   In a statement issued on Friday, the State House Spokesperson, Hussein Mohammed said the Africa-France Summit will take place outside of France or a Francophone African country.   He […]
admin - September 28, 2024

Manchester City Hit Hard As Key Midfielder Rodri Ruled Out For The Season With Knee Injury

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       Manchester City’s quest for a fifth consecutive Premier League title has been dealt a major setback after influential midfielder Rodri was ruled out for the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury.   The Spanish international suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during City’s […]
admin - September 28, 2024

Anioma and Ukwuani Dancers from Isheagwu, Aniocha South, Delta State

  These colorful dancers are from Isheagwu in Aniocha South Local Government of Delta State. They are also known as Ukwuani or Anioma people which is a name for people who hail from the Eastern part of Delta State. They are mainly fishermen and farmers in their area and their performance signifies canoe and paddling […]
admin - September 27, 2024

Is Donald Trump Scared of Debating Kamala Harris?

By Jumoke Ogbe, Nigeria       It is hard to imagine that the Republican nominee for President fears having a debate with Kamala Harris the Democratic nominee.   This should be an opportunity for Donald Trump to turn the tide of his flailing campaign. If he performs very well during the next debate, it […]
admin - September 27, 2024

Nigeria – Akwa Ibom First Lady, Patience Umo Eno, Passes Away After Brief Illness

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, has passed away. The tragic news was announced by the State Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, in a statement released on Friday.   Mrs. Eno, wife of Governor Umo Eno, died at a hospital, surrounded by […]
admin - September 27, 2024

Nigeria – Peter Obi Celebrates Bishop Oyedepo At 70, Hails His Impact On Faith And Humanity

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labor Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid tribute to Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, as the influential cleric celebrates his 70th birthday on Friday, September 27.   In a heartfelt message shared via his X handle, Obi […]
admin - September 26, 2024

Kenya Tea Development Agency Chair Assures Tea Farmers Of Transparency In Bonus Announcements

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya       The Chairman of Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), Enos Njeru, has re-assured smallholder tea farmers that the bonus figures announced by factory directors adhered to the laid-down accounting standards.   In a statement to newsrooms on Friday evening, Njeru noted that the factories were bound to comply with […]
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