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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 19, 2024

NIGERIA: NAFDAC Warns Against Sales Of ‘Counterfeit’ Antimalarial Drugs

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria            The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to stay away from an anti-malarial drug called, Paludex tablets, which has been circulating, describing it as “counterfeit”.     The agency said the drugs, labeled as Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine), are manufactured […]
admin - December 19, 2024

NIGERIA: Tinubu Presents 2025 Budget: Defence, Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure Tops Priorities

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria         The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has presented the N47.9 trillion 2025 budget to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja, on Wednesday, 17th December, 2025.     The budget titled; “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity, […]
admin - December 19, 2024

Malawi Blood Transfusion Service Faces Challenges In Meeting Annual Blood Collection Target

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi            The Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) has collected 82% of its annual blood collection target by November 2024, a 12% drop from the same period last year.     According to MBTS Marketing and Public Relations Manager Janet Katonda, the drop is due to financial hiccups […]
admin - December 19, 2024

Weather Alert: Malawi To Experience Severe Heatwave From December 19-23

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, has warned that Malawi will experience a severe heatwave from December 19 to 23, 2024.     According to a statement released by the department, the heatwave is expected to affect the entire country, with temperatures soaring to […]
admin - December 18, 2024

NIGERIA: Adesina Reveals Why Buhari Did Not Remove Fuel Subsidy

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           The former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex-Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has revealed why Buhari chose not to remove the fuel subsidy during his tenure, describing him as a leader deeply committed to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians.     In […]
admin - December 18, 2024

NIGERIA: Heavy Security At NASS As Tinubu Set To Unveil N47.96tn 2025 Budget Amid

    By Onoja Baba, Abuja             Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to present the 2025 national budget, valued at N47.96 trillion, before a joint session of the National Assembly today.     The budget proposal, recently approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), is expected to outline the […]
admin - December 18, 2024

NIGERIA: ICPC Tracked 1,500 Projects Worth N610billion In One Year – ICPC Chairman

By Munyal Manunyi          In a significant progress toward tackling corruption in Nigeria, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) under the new leadership of the new chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, has tracked 1,500 projects worth N610billion in just one year.     Dr Aliyu who resumed office […]
admin - December 18, 2024

MALAWI: Over 2.5 Million Registers To Vote In Malawi’s 3rd Phase Of Voter Registration

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi.           The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that a total of 2,515,315 people have registered to vote in the 3rd phase of voter registration, which took place from November 28 to December 11, 2024.     This brings the total number of registered voters to […]
admin - December 18, 2024

KENYA: Kenya Judiciary Overhaul: Chief Justice Koome Reassigns 33 High Court Judges

             By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya            Chief Justice Martha Koome has announced a major reshuffle within Kenya’s judiciary, reassigning 33 High Court judges to various stations and divisions across the country.     The move is part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving efficiency, reducing case […]
admin - December 18, 2024

NIGERIA: Tonto Dikeh, Dayo Israel, Others Inducted Into International Society Of Diplomats

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Renowned actress and humanitarian, Tonto Dikeh, and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, and others have been inducted into the International Society of Diplomats (ISD) during the official inauguration of its Nigerian branch.     The event, held on Tuesday at the NICON Luxury Hotel, […]
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