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admin - May 23, 2025

NIGERIA: Tinubu Congratulates New Owa Obokun Of Ijeshaland, Oba Haastrup

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup (Ajimoko III), who was formally crowned on Friday as the 49th Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijeshaland.   In a statement issued by the State House and signed by his Special Adviser on Information and […]
admin - May 23, 2025

NIGERIA: Atiku, Sambo Visit Aregbesola In Osun Ahead Of Owa Obokun’s Coronation

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Two former Vice Presidents of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo, on Friday, paid a courtesy visit to former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, at his residence in Ilesa.   The high-profile visit took place just hours before the coronation of the 49th Owa […]
admin - May 23, 2025

NIGERIA: Yahaya Bello Media Denounces Presidential Campaign, Says No Presidential Ambition For 2027

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The media office of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has strongly condemned what it described as a deliberate and senseless attempt by political detractors to deceive Nigerians by recycling a 2022 political rally.   In a statement signed by Ohiare Michael, Director of the […]
admin - May 23, 2025

MALAWI: Mzimba Chief Dismisses Traditional Leaders Over Anti-MCP Primary Statement

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    Inkosi Chindi of Mzimba has dismissed several traditional leaders, who recently held a press conference declaring their opposition to the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), holding another primary election in the region.     In recent days, the chiefs called on journalists to address the confusion and unrest that arose […]
admin - May 23, 2025

MALAWI: President Chakwera Heads To SADC Summit In Zimbabwe

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   President Lazarus Chakwera has departed for Harare, Zimbabwe, to attend a one-day Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit focused on Transfrontier Conservation Areas.     The summit will bring together leaders from the SADC region to assess progress over the past quarter-century and chart strategies for enhanced regional cooperation […]
admin - May 22, 2025

KENYA : Mwaura Retracts Statement on Public Seal Custody, Says It’s With Attorney General

       By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has revised his earlier remarks concerning the official custodian of Kenya’s Public Seal, now affirming that it remains with the Attorney General’s office.   On Monday, Mwaura had told journalists that the Seal was under the custody of the Head of Public Service […]
admin - May 22, 2025

South Sudan Media Authority Launches Official Website

  By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   The South Sudan Media Authority officially launched its new website on Wednesday under the theme “Refer to the Source,” with support from Human Rights Journalists.   Speaking at the event, Managing Director Elijah Alier Kuai stated that the website will serve as the official communication platform for […]
admin - May 22, 2025

MALAWI: Tay Grin Honoured With Tourism And Culture Promotion Award

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    Malawian music icon and cultural ambassador, Tay Grin, has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to promoting Malawi’s cultural heritage.   He has been awarded the Tourism and Culture Promotion Award at the prestigious Diaspora Economic Forum (DEF), a globally recognized event tied to Africa Day and the United […]
admin - May 22, 2025

MALAWI: Kasungu Police Officer To Face Trial Over Alleged Shooting Of Unarmed Man

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi    A police officer in Kasungu, Patrick Makwale, is about to face trial over alleged shooting an unarmed man on both legs, about two years ago.   The incident occurred on August 20, 2023, when the victim, Precious Goliat Gowani, was cooking nsima with friends behind a local bar in […]
admin - May 22, 2025

NIGERIA: AGF Calls On EFCC To Stop Revenue Leakages Threatening 2025 Budget

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has raised concern over severe revenue leakages, threatening Nigeria’s ability to fund the 2025 budget.   Ogunjimi made the request on Wednesday in Abuja when he paid a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s Corporate Headquarters.   He has asked the Economic […]
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